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Episode one features Rosa (32) and her husband who live in east Cork and are both vets. But Rosa has not practiced for five years now as she is a full time mother to her two daughters. Rosa discovered her passion for gardening when she was pregnant with her second child and she read the book How To Be A Gardener and was hooked. Rosa has studied and completed the RHS’s 2-year course in horticulture. She also travels to a garden show each year – and particularly enjoys Chelsea and Hampton Court. Rosa’s favourite style is contemporary and modern.
Malahide-born Conor (33) is married to an accountant and they have 2 sons. Conor is a self-employed civil engineer and works in construction. He has long been considering a change of career into garden design and recently finished an evening course with Limperts after which he got his diploma in garden design. Conor’s favourite garden styles are modern and contemporary, with lots of symmetry and clean lines. He also likes gardens with oriental themes. Conor dislikes cottage style gardens, as they are very busy and crowded.
Belfast-born Tamzen (31) lives with her partner, an IT consultant, and their one-year-old son in Maynooth. Tamzen has recently left the glamourous world of fashion buying behind to follow her heart and become a garden designer. To that end she has just completed her studies for the RHS exams in Completed Advanced Practical Course and is now studying for her certificate in Theory of Horticulture. Tamzen has also taken a 4-days-a-week job in a Garden Centre in Kildare, to hone her plant knowledge. Tamzen’s favourite gardens are old fashioned with mixed borders. She dislikes ‘control’ in gardens and likes to give her plants lots of freedom.
Dubliner Sean McCormack is a 25-year-old veterinary student who has 2 years remaining before he graduates from UCD. He is passionate about veterinary sees it as a serious business. However, Sean is also passionate about gardening and he sees it as an outlet for his creative side and hopes to pursue both careers in the future.
Dubliner Mark (40) moved to Meath with his wife, a teacher, and their 2 children. Mark left school early and has driven a taxi for 12 years. He always had a passion for gardening and as he approached his 40th birthday he decided to try to make it his career. He is studying for his Bachelor of Science Degree in Warrenstown and Blanchardstown’s IT and has just started an 8-month work experience in a garden centre. Mark likes gardens that combine architectural trees and shrubs with hard landscaping and water features. He doesn’t like clipped hedges and unnatural shapes.
The gardens are completed. The judges have met all five designers in their gardens. The pressure is now firmly on the shoulders of the three judges: Mary Reynolds, Chelsea Gold Medal Winner, Tycho Mays, Top Professional Garden Designer and Gary Graham, Project Manager of Bloom, they must decide on a winner.
Eimear McDonnell is given the task of creating a sun garden in Mullingar for The Kubath Family. Eimear has a completely blank canvas to work with but will she be able to handle the heat and create the dream garden that the owners are looking for?
This week Navan man James McConnell, is given just 5 weeks and a budget of €6000 to transform a garden in Clontarf - so it suits the needs of both the home-owner and his 10 ducks.
Agata has just five weeks and a budget of just €6,000 to design a statement garden that reflects the home-owners personality but also meets the needs of Marley, their golden Labrador.
47-year-old Padraig O'Loughlin, a Garda, a qualified carpenter and draftsman, and a keen artist creates gardens as a hobby.
Fiachra Flannery has always been interested in garden design, and won a competition to help Diarmuid Gavin build his award winning garden at Chelsea 2005.
The gardens are completed. The judges have met all five designers in their gardens. The pressure is now firmly on the shoulders of the three judges: Tim Austen, professional garden designer and Bloom Gold Medal Winner, Paddy Gleeson, horticultural expert and the head judge, Gary Graham, Project Manager of Bloom. Having seen all five gardens they must now decide on a winner.
Kevin McCormack is given the task of creating a garden for dental student Caroline Byrne who is from Palmerstown. Caroline really wanted a garden that she can enjoy, rather than a full-time gardening project, is Kevin up to the task of create the garden that Caroline is looking for?
When designing for this garden, Padraigín has incorporated elements which will draw on the skills and talents of craftspeople she knows. Her garden will include ancient traditions such as thatching and stone carving, as well as willow weaving. Padraigín will also have help in the form of Transition Year students from the local secondary school where she teaches.
Designer Paul Gallaher believes the client is king, and his number one priority in designing a garden for Rachel, Gary and Layla is to incorporate as many of their desired features as possible. This will mean including a lawn for Layla, an outdoor eating and entertaining space, as well as a sense of relaxation, all within a simple and uncluttered design. Can Paul achieve all his clients' desires and still complete the garden on time & on budget?
To realise the couple's dream garden, Mary's garden marries woodland planting with curved lines and colour. The garden will feature a central circular lawn, a paved patio area, an artist's studio and a unique "bubble wall". The design will give the garden an encompassing, peaceful feeling which is sure to inspire Kate's creativity.
Ken's unique design centres on a shipping container; not something you would typically find in a garden! His design will use the container as an outdoor room to create the sociable atmosphere that Fiona and Sonya are looking for, and his garden will also feature other reclaimed or recycled materials. Will Ken be able to create the garden that the judges are looking for, however, or will they feel like they are visiting a salvage yard?
The gardens are completed. The judges have met all five designers in their gardens. The pressure is now firmly on the shoulders of the three judges: Tim Austen, professional garden designer & Bloom Gold Medal Winner, Paddy Gleeson, horticultural expert and the head judge, Gary Graham, Project Manager of Bloom. Having seen all five gardens they must now decide on a winner.
Mary O'Neill - Moloney is given the task of creating a garden for Sharon Mahon who thinks her garden is currently a soulless place and would love to be able to see colour, life and growth and have somewhere she can potter in.
Anne Byrne creates a child-friendly daisy-themed garden in Moycullen for a couple with their second baby on the way.
This week's Super Garden designer is challenged to create a little piece of Connemara in a Co Meath family garden.
Jack-of-all-trades Benny Maguire designs a garden for a Glasnevin couple looking to entertain friends and grow vegetables
A designer with background in architecture is challenged to create a garden for a Sligo family where they can relax, entertain and rehouse their beloved bunnies!
The day of the grand final has come. Who will be the winner of Super Garden and take their garden to Bloom 2012?
Oisin will be creating his Supergarden in the back garden of Paul Keane and Lorraine Madden. The owners of this property want a space which is both relaxing, exciting and child friendly...
In episode 2 of Supergarden, Galway based designer Nathan Nokes wants to create a sea side garden in a small semi-detached back garden in Loughrea....
Lisa will be creating her Supergarden in the back garden of Alison Cregan and Alan Byrnes in Co.Limerick. The couple are looking for a garden that's low maintenance, contemporary and classical, so designer Lisa McKnight plans to impress with an architecturally impressive combination of garden rooms, complete with romantic planting and original designer furnishings such as a love seat and garden pavilion.....
In episode 4 of Super Garden, Declan McKenna from Monaghan embarks on huge transformation, as he turns a simple green grass garden into a contemporary Chinese oasis....
Fashion designer Emma Jane Rushworth is challenged to create her first-ever garden for an engaged couple in Dublin, with the help of new mentor Leonie Cornelius.
Landscaper Padraig Kelly is given the task of creating a child-friendly space in an L-shaped garden in Drogheda, Co Louth. With the help of mentor Leonie Cornelius, the Cavan-man decides to make a woodland paradise-themed plot using only native plants.
Designer and bride-to-be Shirley Lazenby, who lives in Ennis, gathers together all of her horticultural skills to create biodiversity in a garden in the centre of urban Limerick.
Stonemason Thomas is set the task of creating an edible and medicinal garden, and uses his skills to build a curved wall and a gothic-style potting shed.
A Zen garden with a twist, Waterford food producer Cian, wants to give a garden in the city a new lease of life.
In episode one of Super Garden ( series seven), Grace McCullen takes over the Coyle Family's back garden in Bettystown, County Meath. The brief for Grace is to simply create a space the two children, Caelen (9) and Davin (4) can enjoy and an area mum Nathalie (29) and dad and Eddie (44) can entertain friends and family in.
In episode two, Brain Burke takes over the Brett Family’s back garden in Monasterevin, county Kildare. The brief for Brian was to create a garden the whole family could enjoy. Brian faced many challenges head on; making the garden user friendly for wheelchair bound Eddie (18 month old) and also a fun and entering space for the other two children Namia (8) and Evan (4).
In episode three, Suzie Cahn takes over the Martin Family’s back garden in Kimmage in Dublin. The brief for Suzie was to create a space the young family could entertain family and friends in while also having a space to grow vegetables. Suzie designed a permaculture-based garden, which has productivity and sustainability at the core. Suzie was challenged to turn a productive garden into one that might be beautiful enough to be recreated at Bloom 2015
In episode four, Floris Wagemakers takes over Kathryn Burke’s garden in Tuam, County Galway. The brief for Floris was to create a garden which single parent Kathryn and daughter Chelsea can use as they have never used before. While also creating an area in the garden dedicated to the memory of Kathryn’s late Mother.
In episode five, Zaneta Olszowy takes over Niamh Kelly (29) & Sean Redmond’s (32) garden in Beaumont. The young couple were looking for a social garden to entertain friends and family. The garden is the largest garden even made over in Super Garden history and Zaneta rose to the challenge creating a contemporary design for the young couple with a strong design eye.
Marty Whelan and Aine Lawlor present the final, with judges Gary Graham, Roisin Lafferty and Paddy Gleeson choosing a winner from the five remaining gardens.
Series 8 kicks-off in Westport with designer Hazel Morahan making over a garden with privacy concerns.
Mature student Gerry McDonald takes over Sarah Egan's back garden in Mullingar, creating a contemporary plot to honour the memory of her husband Ronan, who died three years ago.
Former legal eagle turned garden designer, Rachel Gerrard sets about redesigning a family garden in Tyrellstown.
Alexandra Hollingsworth honours our built heritage creating a rear garden in the Period home of Richie and Eimear in Glasnevin.
Glenn Keelan is on the road to Bloom with his garden for the pyrite a affected first time buyer Rosaleen and Marc.
Aine Lawlor and Marty Morrissey present the final of the competition, as the judges reveal this year's winning garden designer.
In episode 1, our first designer successful business owner Ashling Harrison takes on the challenge of designing a garden for Oran (20) as a surprise for his mother's 50th birthday.
This week's designer Des Kingston is hoping to impress the judges with his blend of industrial, agricultural and historic influences.
The amateur garden design series continues. This year's youngest designer, 22-year-old Callum Sheeran Purcell presents a party garden for heavy metal loving granny Helen O'Gorman.
The amateur garden design series continues. This week's designer Martin Greenwood has his work cut out, with seven family members to please with his Super Garden.
This week's designer Madeleine Dineen is tasked with designing a garden for the Rogers family from Clonsilla in Dublin.
As part of the Bloom Garden Festival, Áine and Marty present the final of Super Garden, when after much deliberation, the judges reveal this year's winning designer.
Five amateur garden designers compete for the chance to showcase their horticultural talent at the Bloom Festival. First up is geo-engineer Joanna O'Brien, who transforms fellow Cork resident Marian Jordan's urban garden along a Chinese theme, with bold colours and Asian tree plantings. But will it impress judges Gary Graham, Monica Alvarez and Brian Burke?
The heat is on for Super Garden designer Tzvetanka McFadden when - in an attempt to preserve a old family door - she inadvertently starts a blaze in the Byrne garden shed! See what other obstacles Tzvetanka has to contend with as she battles it out to be the designer to showcase her garden at Bloom.
Designer Darren Joyce aims to bring a Mediterranean feel to a garden in the rainy foothills of the Dublin mountains.
Catriona Hassett dreams of bringing Ayers Rock to the heart of County Tipperary, but pulling it off is another thing.
Anthony Faulkner is the latest designer competing for the chance to showcase his horticultural talent at the Bloom Festival. But he needs many hands on deck if he is to complete the garden on time. Can be provide a restful space for a busy family?
As part of RTE's Bloom Live, the contest reaches its climax as the judges deliberate over which garden to award the prestigious 2018 Super Garden title.
Dermot will have just 4 weeks to bring his design to life for the McCarthy family in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Will the Super Garden judges be wowed or overwhelmed by Dermot’s finished garden?
Portmarnock property manager Lelia Walsh transforms a garden in Swords, Co Dublin, into a space inspired by Disney film The Lion King, including a social area to explore nature.
Landscaper Paddy McDermott has just four weeks to build his contemporary ‘Family Togetherness’ garden for the Kelly family in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
25 year old Horticulture student Patrik Weisser, originally from the Czech Republic, is ambitious beyond his years. His Super Garden entry will be the very first garden he has ever built!
Our final designer Gráinne Walsh wants to create a show-stopping garden fit for dogs! She’ll have four weeks to build her ‘Under Dogs Garden’ for homeowner Aileen McDonnell in Knocklyon, Co. Dublin before our judges arrive to see if Gráinne is in fact, ‘best in show’!
Over the last five weeks five budding garden designers have battled it out for the title of Super Garden 2019. We've seen some super gardens but only one has made it to Bloom.
Designer Dermot Melia from Co. Meath, a 9th generation horticulturist, is tasked with creating a whimsical, low maintenance, social garden.
Designer Tara Linnane swapped Dublin for a mushroom farm in Cavan. She creates a 'Gourmet Garden' for a family wanting a vegetable patch.
Designer Mark Hoey is tasked with creating a garden both beautiful and universally accessible for disability rights campaigner Shelly, who has Cerebral Palsy.
Laid back and experienced designer Fran Byrne designs the Harmons' first family garden - but mixing three styles in one design might be overly bold.
Final designer, graduate architect Sibohan Keogh, hopes her 'R(etreat) & R(estorative)' design will please Margaret Jones and her daughter Katie.
Super Garden reaches its climax, with the pressure on for the judges to choose their winner who will go on to secure a coveted spot at Bloom 2021.
Designer, Paul Ferry from Gweedore, Co. Donegal is an online marketing executive. Paul dreams of one day becoming a garden designer but with no horticulture experience he is entirely self-taught through watching online videos and gardening programmes on TV. He’s designed his mother-in-law’s garden but that’s it. Can Paul really raise his game enough to deliver a Bloom worthy Super Garden for the Moore Family? Tom and Catherine Moore have four children and the household is country music and BBQ mad. They want a transportive space that takes them to the American south west of Texas.
Kathleen Barrett from Limerick designs a garden for the Majzel family, who want a garden with social area for relaxing and a dedicated area for their eight-year old-son Jacob.
Mary Anne Farenden designs a garden for the Devines, who want a space that their three young children will be excited to spend time in
Odhran Field designs a garden for special needs assistant and mother-of-three Lisa Tormay, who is looking for a special hideaway where she can spend some time alone
Aimee Moore from Kilkenny designs a front garden for retiree Anna Connaty, who has left her family home of 42 years to move in on her own in the new Riverside estate
The final of the competition sees the judges choose their favourite amateur garden designer, who will be awarded a spot at the Bloom festival in June
Beth Newman-Maguire, a 70 year old from Kells, Co. Meath sets a record for the oldest person to ever take on the challenge of creating a Super Garden. Beth sets out to create a garden that would play to all our senses.
Landscaper Trevor Kinsella creates a garden inspired by Morocco with bright colours and big features for Shaz and Edurne and their three children Zanaib, Anya and Arry.
Consultant radiologist Carmel Ann Daly designs a garden for healthcare worker Estella, who wants a modern, sophisticated space to enjoy with her children Karl and Chloe.
Quantity surveyor Colm Carty from Warrenpoint, Co Down, creates a garden for Lee, Chelsea and their three children, who want a low-maintenance space for entertaining and playing.
Cian McAvinney designs a garden for Olivia and her son Cian, who want a low-maintenance space where they can grow vegetable and herbs, and also entertain friends and family
The winning designer is picked by judges Brian Burke, Gary Graham and Monica Alvarez and gets the chance to recreate their garden at Bord Bia Bloom.
In episode one Gary Hegarty from Derry designs a garden for parents Keelin and Anthony along with their kids Ellie, Jackson and Fury.
