Indoor plants don’t have to be dull and boring. You can bring them to life with quirky pots and vases, mix up the colour schemes or even use terrariums.  Pots and vases can be bought anywhere for relatively little and they can make a huge statement or just be something simple, whatever you decide. Bold colours, monochrome stripes, geometric shapes, baskets and birdcages can all be used. There is also a great range of quirky items available that can reflect your personality including personalised pots with photographs on them. You can also upcycle your own favourite items into something new by using welly boots, toys or even mugs.

For the creations themselves you can use whatever you like. Keep it simple with plants of similar colours and heights; maybe add a splash of colour with some yellow marigolds or a few daisies to brighten things up. Add a delightful aroma to the room with lavender or be totally bold and use intense colours to really make a statement. Hanging baskets are also a great addition to your home. These baskets are beautiful when the flowers are draped over the side, making them look more luxurious.

Terrariums are also a fantastic idea for you home.  This miniature ecosystem can be made to reflect upon different habitats like a jungle, savannah or woodland; perfect for those missing being closer to nature. They are made using glass containers of any size and filled with soil, leaf litter, your selected plant life and even animals such as insects, reptiles and even small birds depending on the size of the container. They are great as a learning experience for children as well, teaching them about how ecosystems work. The Moon Valley Friendship plant is a great addition to a terrarium. Green and textured on the top of the leaves and red underneath, these plants can also bloom beautiful pink flowers. The Polka-Dot plant is beautiful red, spotted, leafy plant great for adding some colour to an otherwise green environment. Croton plants also come in a range of different colours but they require a lot of light so grow them in an open jar.

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Bloom

Hosted by Bord Bia, Bloom will run from Thursday 29th May until Monday 2nd June 2014 in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Over the last seven years, Bloom, in the Phoenix Park, has become a national favourite and one of the most anticipated events on the Irish calendar. Featuring a host of activities and events there is something for all the family this is certainly an event for the diary and will certainly be a wonderful outdoor event.

Taste of Dublin

Running the same weekend end as the Dublin Garden Festival, Taste of Dublin returns for its 9^th year from the 12^th to the 15^th of June, 2013. Sponsored by Electrolux, Taste of Dublin is wonderful event to compliment your visit to the Dublin Garden Festival. This Dublin food and drink event features outstanding dishes and food prepared by famous chefs and restaurants, superb drink, interactive and educational culinary features, excellent entertainment and more.

World Flower Show

The 11th World Flower Show, will take place at the RDS, Dublin from the 18^th to the 22^nd of June 2014.This is the first time Ireland has hosted this spectacular event. Over the 4 days, 600 leading floral artists from all 31 member countries will compete at the highest level. The RDS Industries Hall will host a full selection of trade stands of Irish and international exhibitors: these will range from floral art accessories and jewellery to Irish crafts and foods. More information available from wafaireland.com

The Dublin Harvest Festival

The Dublin Community Growers are set to host the annual Harvest Festival in Wolfe Tone Park, Jervis Street this September. The Harvest Festival demonstrates how organic food does not need to be expensive, and that it can be accessible to all. The festival is set to also feature workshops on bee keeping, and apple pressing. The festival will be a colourful occasion, and will breathe life into the city centre.

There are a host of other great floral and gardening events throughout the city. Visit Bord Bia for more information. Don’t forget to book tickets today for the Dublin Garden Festival from Ticketmaster today.

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We look forward to repeating this success this year from, Friday 13th until Sunday 15th June 2014.

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Inside, a spectacular array of floral displays will fill the medieval building with colour. What could be more stunning than to witness thousands of flowers displayed in one of the finest cathedrals in Ireland.

Visitors will receive gardening advice from renowned and much loved personalities from the world of gardening and horticulture. Outside, adorning the grounds will be horticultural displays, Irish food produce, urban gardens, birds of prey, unusual animals, craft demonstrations, live entertainment and an artisan food tent full of gourmet food including afternoon tea.

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