EVENT PROGRAMME
Garden Stage
Located at point 16 on your map
TIME
Brought to you by: Compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE
TOPIC PANELISTS
11:00 – 11:30 The Basics of Gardening
Paul Smyth
Marie Staunton
11:45 – 12:30 Plants with Superpowers David Domoney
12:45 – 13:15
13:30 – 14:15
Ask the Gardener! Planting a Garden to give interest all year round Niall McCauley Paul Smyth
Marie Staunton
David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with houseplants in just 30 minutes David Domoney
14:30 – 15:00 Gardening in Pots
15:15 – 15:45
Paul Smyth
Marie Staunton
The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity Niall McCauley
16:00 – 16:45 Plants with Superpowers David Domoney
The Food NI Theatre Kitchen
Located at point 15 on your map
The hugely popular Theatre Kitchen returns for 2025, showcasing the very best of Northern Ireland’s culinary talent. Watch and learn as top chefs bring their passion and skills to life across all three days. This year’s hosts include the much-loved McIntyre, the renowned Noel McMeel the talented Brian Magill, who will be stirring up delicious dishes live on stage.
A British Sign Language Interpreter will be available during select talks above.
MAP
Point 12
Point 16
Point 20
David Domoney
WHATS ON?
David Domoney’s Garden in Glass Exhibition
Garden Stage - Sponsored by Colemans Garden Centre
David Domoney’s Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge
We’re delighted to welcome David Domoney as this year’s Show Ambassador!
Renowned author, broadcaster, and Chartered Horticulturist, David is a familiar face from ITV’s Love Your Garden and This Morning. With 36 RHS medals and a prestigious honour from Prince Edward for his contribution to horticulture, David brings unmatched passion and knowledge to this year’s show.
Talks at the Garden Stage
Catch David daily as he shares insights from his bestselling books, My House Plant Changed My Life and Plants with Superpowers.
Garden in Glass Exhibition
Step into a world of miniature ecosystems as David showcases the beauty and brilliance of enclosed planting. From bottle gardens to terrariums, this stunning display reveals how small spaces can create big impact, offering inspiration for your own indoor garden.
Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge
In this fun and creative new feature, 34 local groups have each transformed a wheelbarrow into a movie-themed mini garden. Wander through this colourful collection and vote for
FRIDAY
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
Located at point 3 on your map
ACTIVITY TIME AGE
Spoon Carving 10:0011:30 18 and over
Flint Knapping
Fire Craft
SATURDAY
SUN DAY
12:00 –13:30 18 and over
CONSIDERATIONS
Using sharp knives, manual dexterity required
Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required
15:00 –16:30 Adult and Child Sparks and fire, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Flint Knapping 10:0011:30 18 and over
Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required
Foraging 11:30 –13:30 Adult and Child Moderate walking
Fire Craft 14:00 –15:30 18 and over Sparks and fire, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Primitive Shelter 14:30 –17:00 Adult and Child Moderate walking
Spoon Carving 15:30 –16:30 18 and over Using sharp knives, manual dexterity required
Spoon Carving 10:0011:30 18 and over Using sharp knives, manual dexterity required
Flint Knapping 12:00 –13:30 18 and over
Fire Craft
Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required
15:00 –16:30 Adult and Child Sparks and fire, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Flower Farmers
Located at point 10 on your map
TIME 10:00 12:00 13:30 15:00
Friday Seed to Vase
Saturday Multiply Supply
Sunday Seed to Vase
Across all 3 days
Family-friendly
Sustainable Floristry Seed to Vase
Sustainable Floristry The Perennial Cutting Patch
The Perennial Cutting Patch
The Perennial Cutting Patch
Multiply Supply
Sustainable Floristry The Perennial Cutting Patch
Flower Crown activity
Family-friendly Seedling activity
ACTIVITY ABOUT
Seed to Vase
Sustainable Floristry
Multiply Supply
The Perennial Cutting Patch
Family-Friendly Flower Crown Activity
Family-Friendly Seedling Activity
Learn how to grow beautiful cut flowers from seed and transform them into stunning bouquets. This demo will talk you through every step, from sowing and harvesting to arranging seasonal blooms with professional flair.
Learn how to create beautiful foam-free sustainable arrangements using seasonal and locally grown flowers and reusable floral mechanics.
How to increase your plant population and cut flower supply through division and cuttings of perennials.
A talk through designing a flower bed in your garden with a mix of perennials that work well as cut flowers to bring into your home and a mix that creates a long season of blooms to choose from.
A fun, creative craft session for kids and creatives. Decorate your own flower crown using compostable materials and a selection of blooms.
Create a mini paperpot, transplant one of our seedlings, to take home and grow in your garden.
Craft Village
Located at point 1 on your map
TIME TENT 1
MORNING
AFTERNOON
MORNING
AFTERNOON
MORNING
Ulster Woodturning
TENT 2
Joel Smyth, Silversmith
Ulster Woodturning Redsmith’s Forge
Ulster Woodturning
Ulster Woodturning
Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers
Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers
Ulster Woodturning Simply Spun
CENTRAL GREEN
Stephen Ryan, Green Woodwork Ireland
Stephen Ryan, Green Woodwork Ireland
Hoddmimir’s Wood Craft
Hoddmimir’s Wood Craft
AFTERNOON
Ulster Woodturning Simply Spun
The Floral Art Pavilion
Located at point 17 on your map
TIME WHAT’S ON ABOUT
11:00 – 11:30 14:00 – 14:30
12.30 – 13:00 15:30 – 16:00
All day
Floral Art Demonstrations on the theme of “Celebrations”
Floral Art Workshops *Max 15 per session
10 local Floral Art Clubs present “A Garden Buffet Table Setting”
Watch talented floral designers create beautiful arrangements inspired by celebration themes. Includes a Q&A and the chance to purchase the finished design.
Have fun with flowers, following instruction on how to make your own floral adornment.
Including garden plant material and flowers from local growers. Vote for your favourite!
The Junction Container Bar
Located at point 21 on your map
TIME ACT
11:45 Anna Maria Boyle
13:00 Janet Boal
14:00 Janet Boal
15:00 Ty Williams
11:45 Anna Maria Boyle
12:50 UKES
14:15 Isla Loves to Sing
15:30 Judith Keys School of Irish Dancing
16:00 Neil Diamond Storybook
17:00 Dolly Parton Tribute
11:45 UKES
12:40 UKES
13:20 Holly Nadine
14:10 Holly Nadine
15:00 Da Capo Songs from the musicals
Hosted by:
Miss Northern Ireland, 2023 Kaitlyn Clarke
Brought to you by:
Fly Casting and Tying
Located at point 5 on your map
TIME TOPIC
10:00 - 17:00 (daily)
10:00 - 17:00 (daily)
Try your hand at fly casting and tying a fly, with expert instruction by members of The Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors. This will be based in the pleasure gardens, along the banks of the river.
Don’t miss our special Father and Child Casting Competition on Sunday from 10:00 – 16:00 — a fantastic way to have fun, and maybe even win a prize!
For the Kids
EVERYDAY
• Walk-about Characters
• Mini Golf
• Bubble Bike
• Fly Casting and Tying
• Pooch Patch
• Flower Crown Activity
• Seedling Activing
• Sensory Kids Messy Play
• Really Rubbish Scarecrows
• Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
Show Gardens
Located at point 19 on your map
Explore our two stunning show gardens.
ORIENTAL
FUSION TSUBO-NIWA (Japanese-inspired courtyard garden by Paul Boyce and Eileen Sung)
Step into serenity with this beautifully balanced garden, inspired by the traditional Japanese tea garden and the concept of tsubo-niwa—tiny courtyard gardens designed to reflect the changing seasons. Created to echo the small, shady outdoor spaces of modern homes, this tranquil space blends Japanese design principles with contemporary living, offering a peaceful retreat perfect for quiet reflection.
CAFRE WALLED GARDEN 25
Celebrate 25 years of horticultural excellence with CAFRE’s tribute to the historic Walled Garden at their Greenmount Campus. This show garden honours the rich heritage of the 1801-built garden, famous for its formal structure, colourful borders, and unique features such as a knot garden, maze, and a bronze sculpture. Originally revitalised as part of a landmark public-private partnership, this garden is a living testament to craftsmanship, education, and the enduring beauty of classic garden design.
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