This imaginative competition saw 35 wheelbarrow gardens inspired by well-known movies, lovingly created by schools, community groups and organisations, at Antrim Castle Gardens.
From gardening enthusiasts and foodies, to families and their four-legged friends, the show was a true celebration of outdoor living. Here are some of the results plus 44 photos from the three-day event.
Expert panel awards: gold, Ulster Wildlife – The Wind in the Willows; silver, Creavery Primary School PTA – Peter Rabbit; bronze, Randalstown Women’s Institute – The Wizard of Oz. Children’s vote: selected by pupils from Ballycraigy Primary School, Randalstown Branch of the Royal British Legion – Dad’s Army. People’s Choice (public vote), with 3,169 public votes cast online, Lough Neagh Rescue claimed the top spot, earning 24.9% of the total for their lifeboat-themed entry. Peers’ vote, chosen by fellow entrants of the Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge, Sow Grateful – Puffin Rock and the New Friends.
The Really Rubbish Scarecrow Competition: best in show – Creggan Primary School; most eco-friendly – Carr’s Glen Primary School; quirkiest creation – Ballycraigy Primary School; best at attracting birds – Rasharkin Primary School; most imaginative – Moneynick Primary School.
21. Garden Show
Aileen Sung and Paul Boyce, creators of the Oriental Fusion Tsubo-Niwa Japanese-inspired courtyard garden. Photo: Submitted
22. Garden Show
David Domoney and Mayor, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick present Alison McClure with the silver award for Creavery Primary School PTA’s wheelbarrow, ‘Peter Rabbit’. Photo: Submitted
23. Garden Show
Maureen Carvill gets gold for Ulster Wildlife – pictured with the judges of the Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge. Photo: Submitted
24. Garden Show
Bellaghy Primary School pupil, Ruby Miller joins the Flower Pot men and women on the opening day of Garden Show Ireland In Antrim's Castle Gardens. Photo: Pacemaker