Plant a Pocket Meadow for biodiversity

Residents are invited to express their interest in creating a ‘pocket meadow’ in a community space near them.

The new scheme is a collaboration between Frome Wild Bunch and the local Community Interest Company, Community Meadow in My Garden. A limited number of places are available on a first-come, first-served basis for residents who wish to take part before the launch of a town-wide pocket meadow scheme later in the year.

To take part, community groups should contact Frome Wild Bunch with an idea for a suitable space by the end of March.

Cllr Fiona Barrows said, “Did you pick up a packet of free wildflower seeds during Frome Kindness Festival? Starting your own ‘pocket meadow’ in your garden, or even a window box, is as simple as that! However, if you know of a community space that would benefit from brightening up and made inviting for pollinators, get in touch with Jo from the Wild Bunch to set the ball rolling. All you need is a space that you can prepare for scattering the seeds by the end of March – Meadow in my Garden will provide the seeds and the Wild Bunch are on hand for any advice you need to get started.”

Wild Bunch’s Jo Morris said, “This is hopefully the beginning of creating a town-wide network of pollinator-friendly spaces, this is a limited trial so we can support another three or four pocket meadows at this stage. Get in touch if you’d like to be one of them! Please note that it will remain your responsibility to water and care for your pocket meadow once it’s planted.”

Pocket meadows are already planned at Milk Street Green, Packsaddle and Redland Terrace. The existing wildflower bed at Mary Baily is due to be extended at the Wild Bunch gathering on 17th April from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Contact fromewildbunch@gmail.com to express an interest in creating a pocket meadow.

Pictured: Jo Morris and Kuba from Frome Wild Bunch