Sunday, 8th June, 2025

Spink Community Grounds, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois R32 PW80

12pm - 6pm


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Welcome to Buds & Blossoms, Laois Garden Festival

From top gardening speakers and leading plant specialists, to local food producers and entertainment zone, it’s all here. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear some of Ireland’s leading gardening experts – one day, one venue.

2025 Speakers

Tom Coward

Gravetye Manor, Sussex, UK

Colin Jones

Salterbridge House & Gardens, Waterford

John Jones

Master My Garden, Laois


We are happy to say that we have had some of the leading gardening experts in Europe. This years speakers include Tom Coward from the world renowned Gravetye Manor (the once home of William Robinson, a fellow Laois man). Colin Jones from Salterbridge House and Gardens who will speak about growing your own cut flowers. John Jones who will speak to the topic of Garden to Fork.

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Exhibit at Buds & Blossoms

Interested in exhibiting or demonstrating at Buds & Blossoms in 2025? Join a wide variety of plant sale specialists and local food producers at this years festival!

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LOCATION

Spink Community Grounds is situated 5km east of Abbeyleix on the R430 road to Carlow. Travel time from a selection of locations:

Portlaoise – 15 minutes
Carlow – 25 minutes
Kilkenny – 35 minutes
Dublin – 70 minutes
Tullamore – 50 minutes
Newbridge – 40 minutes
Thurles – 40 minutes
Limerick – 75 minutes
Waterford – 75 minutes
Cork – 95 minutes

EIRCODE: R32 PW80

ADMISSION

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Early Bird €8 (plus booking fee)
Students €5 (plus booking fee)
Under 12s go free

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Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.