TWO gardens in Frome will open up to the public in aid of the National Garden Scheme including the Muriel Jones Field Allotments and 9 Catherston Close.
The Muriel Jones Field Allotments on Birchill Lane Frome, BA11 5ND will open in aid of the National Garden Scheme on Tuesday 10th July from 11am to 5pm, adult admission is £4.50 with no charge for accompanied under 16year-olds.
National Garden Scheme’s Judith Stanford said, “Well hidden up a lane on the outskirts of Frome are these 98 pretty allotments on a charming 5-acre site, displaying a range of gardening styles from the traditional, to a more relaxed approach.
“Set in a tranquil rural setting on the outskirts of Frome, with views of Longleat Forest across the river and into the trees with Cley Hill in the distance, flowers, fruit and vegetables are in abundance. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic. These allotments have been featured in Kitchen Garden magazine and other magazines, regional publications, as well as on the radio.”
There will be home-made teas available on site. Well behaved dogs kept on short leads are welcome to attend. For those with mobility restrictions, there is a designated viewing area over the allotments, designed for wheelchair-users and an accessible WC.
9 Catherston Close, Frome BA11 4HR is opening in aid of the National Garden Scheme on Thursday 12th July from 12noon to 5pm, adult admission is £4, no charge for accompanied under 16year-olds.
National Garden Scheme’s Judith Stanford said, “A warm welcome awaits you and what a surprise around the corner, a small town garden which has grown to ⅓ acre! This garden has been described by visitors as one of the best to see, this is the last opening for 2018 so an opportunity not to be missed.
“The garden has plentiful colour-themed shrub and herbaceous borders full of interesting combinations of plants, a pond, patios, pergolas and wild meadow areas lead to wonderful far reaching views. New development of the wild garden is in progress this year. Also, a productive no-dig vegetable and fruit garden with greenhouse.
“Exhibition of garden photography by the garden owner, from near and far, will be displayed in summerhouse. The garden is a Gold winner Frome-in-Bloom and has been featured in Amateur Gardener, Somerset Gardens Trust, regional press and radio. Plants will be for sale.”
For those with mobility restrictions there are shallow steps and gravel pathways. For more information visit www.ngs.org.uk
