I had the pleasure of visiting Bloom on the opening morning and whilst enjoying a walk in the sunshine through the walled gardens, i was lucky to catch these two furry honey bees collecting pollen from the flowers of the garden.

Bees were far from the highlight of my visit however. This years Bloom in the Park is laid out immaculately, with a score of beautifully designed show gardens, a retail arena in which you are likely to find almost anything, a haven for foodies sponsored by Bord Bia with notable appearances from acclaimed Irish Chefs such as Donal Skehan, an Entertainment stage sponsored by Arnotts and so much more.

If you are looking for a nice day out this weekend, consider heading along! Kids go free but if the weather is too nice, the little ones may get a little bit hot! Bloom in the park is on all weekend right up until Bank Holiday Monday, a nice way to spend your day off work i reckon.

See more of my pictures from Bloom 2011 on pix.ie.

Water droplets resting on top of a pink blossom. Hoping to see many more beauties like this one at Bloom 2011 in the Phoenix Park next Thursday. Hopefully adorning less water droplets, and more sun rays.

When one goes to a picnic, one needs snax!

The Wellington Memorial monument in Dublin’s Phoenix Park is the tallest obelisk in Europe, standing 205 feet tall. Built to commemorate the victories of the ‘Iron Duke’ Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, this was the site of this years Twicnic organised by @rosemarymaccabe.

I love squirrels and there are so many out celebrating springtime. Snapped this one scaling a tree in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.