Charlie and The Chocolate Factory-Themed Garden Wins Silver Medal At Bloom

Weeks of sculpting, edible plants and fun were incorporated into a medal winning garden at this year's Bloom.

'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, The Musical Garden,' constructed by Killucan's Tom Leavy, was awarded a silver gilt medal at the country's biggest gardening festival, which took place over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Speaking to Ronan Berry on Taking Care of Business, Mr. Leavy says he was very 'excited' when he saw the brief for the project:

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