The Event
The 2012 Northwest Garden Show has something for everyone whether you are looking for hands on expertise, gardening inspiration or just garden and outdoor products and plants - then you'll find what you are looking for!
We are delighted to welcome all you garden lovers to join us for the Northwest Garden Show 2012. Now in it's third year, the show has had remarkable success since its inception in 2010 and has generated over €3.5million to the local economy in just over two years. Located on the grounds of the Castlefinn Partnership Initiative Complex in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal, the complex has been custom designed to showcase a large scale trade event. This event will draw in crowds from far and wide, bringing a fresh and new opportunity for everyone involved in the art of gardening to meet, greet and talk all matters green on Saturday and Sunday 26-27 May, 2012.
With an exciting line up of celebrity gardening gurus, entertainment, attractions and impressive features from up to 140 unique exhibitors, it promises to be a great day out for all ages. Other attractions include a Farmers Market, Craft Fayre, Artisan Food Producers Marquee, Family Fun Zone, Floral and Cooking Demonstrations, The Garden Challenge Area and much much more that you will not want to miss out on!
Come along and meet some of Ireland's best gardeners. Diarmuid Gavin is back and he'll be providing his own brand of practical, down-to-earth gardening advice and he will this year leave a lasting legacy in the North West far beyond the weekend in May, with the creation of an exclusively designed garden, built on an acre site incorporating a traditional stone walled garden, a covered informal meeting space, internal walkways, permanent garden furniture and structures associated with the specific garden design.
We are also delighted to welcome back Tim Austen, multi-award winning landscape architect and owner of Austen Associates to the event, Tim will be familiar to gardening enthusiasts due to his appearance as a resident judge on RTE's "Super Garden" programme. Also returning to share their knowledge and expertise will be many of Donegal's garden elite.
With stunning feature gardens, floral displays, demonstrations and expert advice you are bound to find something to pique your interest. The show will have plants and products galore to browse and buy whether you are a beginner or have seasoned green thumbs.
There will be dozens of companies on site showcasing everything you could ever want for your garden or outdoor space so come along for a visit and have some fun.
It's a great day out for the whole family!
