Buds and Blossoms is fast growing as one of the best garden events in the country. For the last two years we have attracted many of the specialist nurseries in Ireland, and this year we are continuing the trend, but with the addition of two of the leading nurseries in Britain.
1.30 – 2.30
PAUL SMYTH
Head Propagator, Crug Farm Plants, North Wales
Paul is one of our own, but is now head of propagation at the world famous Welsh nursery, Crug Farm Plants. Paul will be speaking about Crug’s Chelsea Flower Show entry for 2018, bringing you right from initial concept through to its realisation as a Chelsea nursery stand.
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3.00 – 4.00
DERMOT O’NEILL
Ireland’s Favourite Gardening TV Presenter and Garden Columnist
Dermot has been a popular keynote speaker at the festival since its inauguration.
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4.30 – 5.30
BOB BROWN
Renowned Plantsman, Speaker and Garden Writer, Cotswolds Garden Flowers, Worcestershire
Bob from Cotswold Garden Flowers will need no introduction. As one of the most prominent and controversial garden speakers, and is sure to entertain.
