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It's kicking off today.
Garden lovers are gathering in Phoenix Park today for the start of this year's Bloom festival.
A number of midlands businesses will be promoting their goods at the Bord Bia event.
There'll also be some midlands show gardens on offer, with Patrick Weisser designing the 'A Love Letter To Abbeyleix Show Garden.'
Birr Designer Louise Checa will handle 'A Space for Possibilities: The Modular Container Garden.'
Athlone's Bon Chocolatiers will also be offering their good at the festival - Co-Founder Georgia Quealy says it's a great opportunity as a food business.