Bloom 2023 first look: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a pharmacist's garden featuring a UFO

Krittiya Hutjumpol from Wexford Virtual Haven Garden by Darragh Collopy at Bloom. Photo: Collins

Melanie Finn

A pharmacist has hit on the perfect prescription for Bord Bia Bloom 2023 after landing a coveted small garden space at this year’s festival.

A first-time exhibitor, Joe Kelly, from Dungarvan, Co Waterford, jumped at the chance to claim a space at the popular five-day Phoenix Park event, which opens tomorrow and is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors over the weekend.