This small balcony garden has a low carbon footprint and is designed for urban dwellers who enjoy gardening and care deeply about the environment. It demonstrates how you can grow your own food, reduce waste, and live a healthier lifestyle regardless of the size of your outdoor area.

The space is multi-functional, restful, and sustainable. A decorative working area and integrated seating within the planting help provide a sense of wellbeing. Edibles are grown alongside plants that benefit biodiversity and can reduce air pollution when planted at scale.

The growing media substrates used within the planters have been specifically designed for small gardens and are a core focus of the design. Lightweight and nutrient-rich, they are effective in varying conditions within an urban environment.

All materials connect to the natural world and have been sustainably sourced or repurposed. The design can easily be replicated and scaled up for larger spaces.

Gavin Saunders and Stephen Mackle are based in County Antrim and specialise in retail and horticultural design. They have worked on multiple design projects across Ireland, taking inspiration from the natural world.

Gavin and Stephen believe that our surroundings are more important than ever, that we need a better understanding of the value of our immediate spaces, and that we need to be more sustainable within our green spaces. They both have a strong focus on environmental horticulture and soil health.

This will be Gavin and Stephen’s first garden at Bord Bia Bloom.

New Leaf Compost will be at Bord Bia Bloom 2024 with a unique compost retail space.

New Leaf Compost products will be on display and available to purchase at the show.

Our experienced and knowledgeable growing media team will be on hand to to answer all your compost questions.

New Leaf Compost is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the exclusive compost supplier for all show gardens for a third consecutive year at Bord Bia Bloom 2024, Ireland's premier garden festival.

This prestigious selection underscores New Leaf Compost's commitment to excellence in horticulture and sustainable practices.