Frome Allotment Association
Frome Allotment Association was formed in 1991. It runs the allotments on behalf of the people of the town. The eight sites are leased from Frome Town Council. FAA is a self-managing allotment association, funded by member subscriptions and any grants it can secure from the public or charitable sectors.
Our Sites
There are eight sites within the town: Welshmill, North Parade, Muriel Jones Fields at Birchill Lane, which has 106 plots plus 10 raised beds for less able members, Orchard Street, Singers Knoll, Queens Road, Cranmore View, which has 6 plots, and Mendip View.
In total 247 plots are under cultivation. The sites vary in size from the largest at Muriel Jones Fields at Birchill Lane with 106 plots, to the smallest at Cranmore View which has just 6.
Waiting List
The waiting list for a plot is around 350.
If you are interested in an allotment and would like to be added to the waiting list please let us know
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News from the plot
Sun and Dahlias
As some sun arrives the dahlias at Welshmill bring some colour to the site.
New guidelines for bonfires
BONFIRES Please do not light a bonfire unless absolutely necessary Please do not light a bonfire if people are working on adjacent plots Please also consider other plot holders working nearby before lighting a fire If you have to light a bonfire try to do so either...
Ellie the Community Composter!
Here is Ellie the community composter from our Orchard Street site. Orchard Street is now a designated all organic site, and Ellie's doing her best to help! Thanks to John Payne for the picture.
Allotments Available in Dean/Cranmore
Allotments available for rent on brand new site just outside Frome A new site is opening located in the Dean/Cranmore area (between Frome and Shepton Mallet) in Mendip District. The plot sizes will be 50 square metres — 5m wide and 10m long. Multiple plot agreements...
Crop Rotation
This is very important to keep crops healthy. Traditionally, crops are divided into four types: Legumes French beans, peas, runner beans, broad beans Root vegetables radish, carrot, potato, onion, garlic, beetroot, swede, sweet potato, shallots Brassicas spinach,...
Companion Planting
Just like people, some plants get along and some just don’t. So when you’re planting this year, why not try this time-honoured method of companion planting? I always wondered why there are chives all round our apple trees. Apple Trees Plant chives around the base to...
Recipe & Storage Tips
Now the jack o’lanterns have been and gone, how to store the rest of your crop till you’ve got time to make those vats of soup and delicious risotto with sage? Pumpkins keep a remarkably long time if left somewhere cool and dry — though mine are waiting patiently on a...
Gardening Together
