Peter Dowdall: Action stations at Mallow Home & Garden Festival

We sampled the atmosphere at Mallow Home & Garden Festival as it took up Chelsea Flower Show's 'resilient gardening' baton

Lisa Donovan, Inniscarra, at Mallow Home & Garden Festival 2025 at Cork Racecourse. Pictures: Eddie O'Hare

As the days lengthen and the sun shines brighter, gardens have once more taken centre stage, but with the increasing unpredictability of our weather, long dry spells followed by sudden downpours, it's becoming clear that our traditional approaches to gardening may need a rethink. 

This year's Chelsea Flower Show echoed that sentiment, showcasing designs and plant selections that embrace resilience and sustainability.