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Next week is Libraries Change Lives Week (1st - 7th June), 's annual advocacy campaign, capturing and celebrating the im...
28/05/2026

Next week is Libraries Change Lives Week (1st - 7th June), 's annual advocacy campaign, capturing and celebrating the impact of libraries.

As part of it, Friends of Frome Library (FOFL) are asking people what the library means to them and to share their fondest library memories. It doesn't necessarily need to be about Frome Library, they want to celebrate all libraries, but as proud FOFLs we thought we'd get in on the act and share some of our fondest memories of the early days of setting up the seed library at Frome Library with a few pics.

1, It worked! Our very first seed donations back in 2022.
2, "Why don't you start a gardening club here? Do whatever you want, just don't use glitter"...Sprouts is born.
3, Encouraged by the librarians, we opened the seed library garden
4, The time Kerry dressed up as mycelium and confused all the Sprouts at their under-5s halloween party.

We feel incredibly fortunate to call Frome Library our home.

Share your library memories here:

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When life gives you lettuce,...barter them for eggs! Our lettuce has been fantastic, but there's only so much we can ea...
12/05/2026

When life gives you lettuce,...barter them for eggs!

Our lettuce has been fantastic, but there's only so much we can eat. So we exchanged one for a few eggs from some neighbouring chickens, and ta dah, the Veg Patch rhubarb cake was born, just in time for a visit from who dropped by to chat to us about the exciting plans for the new .project skatepark and hear from the kids and their parents. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to share their experiences and thoughts on the space 🙏

Also on the menu, rhubarb fizz. Soon to be replaced with elderflower bubbles and lilac fizz. It's the season of the fizz!

Another top-up of the trays today, with lots of heat loving fruit and veg; cucumber, melon, and a couple of different sq...
08/05/2026

Another top-up of the trays today, with lots of heat loving fruit and veg; cucumber, melon, and a couple of different squashes, including 'Tromba d'Albenga' (also known as Tromboncino) and Jumbo Pink Banana squash (pictured here in 2019 in my yet-to-be-born daughter's cot wearing the first item of clothing we ever bought her. Aah, memories).

Also, a couple of different globe onions, kale, chard, broccoli, and Dwarf French beans.

All free and available from the library.

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Lots of new seeds in the trays today, including Slovakian sweet pepper, fenugreek, borlotti beans, field beans, cucumber...
29/04/2026

Lots of new seeds in the trays today, including Slovakian sweet pepper, fenugreek, borlotti beans, field beans, cucumber, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, Latvian soup peas, and these locally saved Dwarf French Beans. Expertly shelled by the Veg Patch kids, then clumsily dropped on the floor by me.

Many thanks to Wild Buncher' Jane for the mention, alongside our pals , in the latest edition of the .times published ju...
27/04/2026

Many thanks to Wild Buncher' Jane for the mention, alongside our pals , in the latest edition of the .times published just in time for Seed Week 2026! 🌱

Tomorrow, we'll be dropping off some packets of summer squash, pumpkin, and cucumber, so here's hoping the warm weather continues.

And there's still time to contribute towards 's Earth Raise campaign...

If you've benefited from the seed library over the past few weeks, please do consider donating before midday on Wednesday, as every donation will be doubled (at no extra cost to you) by Just click on the link in The Gaia Foundation's bio (if you're reading this on Insta), or follow this link if reading on Facebook:

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The Gaia Foundation was instrumental in the creation of Frome Seed Library back in 2022, and their Seed Sovereignty team has supported us ever since, so please show them some love.

It's a double whammy of Earth Day and the first day of Seed Week today, so what better way to celebrate than topping up ...
22/04/2026

It's a double whammy of Earth Day and the first day of Seed Week today, so what better way to celebrate than topping up our seed tray. That's right, we have more than just seed potatoes in stock now, hurrah!

Edibles include, Spicy Salad Leaf mix, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Peas (a few different varieties), Dwarf French Beans, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onion and Land Cress, we're still very low on flower seed but we have French Marigolds, giant Alliums and Morning Glory seed available.

Any monetary donations received during Seed Week (22nd-29th) will be donated towards 's campaign, with donations received doubled by 's Earth Raise campaign, so raid your piggy banks.

These 5 bags are the last of the mammoth seed potato donation (125kg!!!), kindly provided by Thank you to everyone who popped along to the library and grabbed a bag, we'd love to see photos of your harvests/potato salads come the summer, so please feel free to tag us.

Right, time to work out which pesky librarian left potato overlord, , to supervise the seed library 🧐

We're back from our holidays, which can only mean one thing, SPUDS ARE BACK!We've just dropped off another 10kg or so of...
20/04/2026

We're back from our holidays, which can only mean one thing, SPUDS ARE BACK!

We've just dropped off another 10kg or so of Casablanca seed potatoes at the seed library, so if you want to give growing potatoes a try, pop down to the library. We'll do another drop-off on Wednesday, and then that'll be it, so be quick!

Apologies for the creepy photoshopping, but we couldn't resist.

Well, would you believe it? Our first delivery of the mega seed potato donation has all found new homes! That's almost ...
09/04/2026

Well, would you believe it? Our first delivery of the mega seed potato donation has all found new homes! That's almost 100kg of spuds!!! Thank you to everyone who answered the potato call, I was genuinely shocked to receive the email from library Dave this afternoon.

I'm currently in Scotland (where all these lovely seed potatoes came from, but i'm not here to look at tatties, honest), but my lovely neighbour is going to break into my house and deliver a few bags of Albert Bartlett Elfe seed potatoes tomorrow, and then the remainder of potatoes (we'll only have Casablanca left) will be delivered on the 20th.

Thanks for your patience! 🥔

POTATO PARTY AT FROME LIBRARY! FREE POTATOES WTH EVERY BOOK LOAN*Our pals have kindly donated over 125kg of premium see...
08/04/2026

POTATO PARTY AT FROME LIBRARY! FREE POTATOES WTH EVERY BOOK LOAN*

Our pals have kindly donated over 125kg of premium seed potatoes to the seed library, so if you were on the fence about growing spuds this year, don't be - DO IT!

Varieties include Acoustic, Casablanca, and Albert Bartlett's Elfe and Rooster. All ready and raring to go in the ground.

Just think in 8-10 weeks' time you could be eating your very own potatoes. Imagine the satisfaction. You could be that smug person at dinner parties...

If you're new to the seed library, we're to the left as you walk through the entrance of Frome Library. We're open whenever the library is open. All of our seeds are free, so fill ya boots!

*though not technically true, the library should definitely do this 🥔📚🥔📚

Potato Day really is the gift that keeps on giving.Believe it or not, this wasn't an April Fools' Day prank. Just anothe...
01/04/2026

Potato Day really is the gift that keeps on giving.

Believe it or not, this wasn't an April Fools' Day prank.

Just another day at the seed library...

It's been a while, but our Seedy Social is back! Join us next Wednesday Pop-up Winter Cafe at the Key Centre from 10.30...
13/01/2026

It's been a while, but our Seedy Social is back! Join us next Wednesday Pop-up Winter Cafe at the Key Centre from 10.30 until midday.

We'll be sorting and packing seeds in preparation for the legendary Potato Day, hosted by which this year is being held on Sunday 15th February

No experience required, just pop along, get stuck in, and reacquaint yourself with the wonders of seed. Everyone is welcome (including kids), and it's all free....including the tasty lunch available from the caff afterwards!

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Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
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