I recently joined Anthony Faulkner on The Premier Garden Show, Ireland’s leading garden podcast and radio show. It was a real pleasure to talk with Anthony about the Renewed Blooms garden, our shared passion for sustainable design and the journey that led to this year’s show garden.
And I think he really worked the elements together so well. He also got the planting so right as well.
What we talked about
We talked about the ideas that shaped the garden, from the circular economy approach to using reclaimed materials in creative ways. I also spoke about the inspiration behind the design, the challenges we tackled and how it felt to see the garden come to life at Bloom.
Anthony asked great questions and I enjoyed the conversation. It’s always energising to talk with people who care about gardens as platforms for change and storytelling, as well as beautiful spaces.
Looking back on Bloom
Being part of Bloom again this year was hugely rewarding, especially seeing how visitors responded to the story the garden told. The feedback, the conversations and the recognition (including three awards) made all the long hours worthwhile. The interview was a good chance to step back and appreciate the journey.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions about the design.
Filed under Project journal on 22 July 2025
