What is it?

The allotment plot scheme gives you access to your own small plot for a year – you can grow fruit, vegetables and other plants here.

The allotments are situated in the Frenchay Community Garden, not too far from the SU.

Access to tools from the garden shed is also included, and free seeds may be given out occasionally!

Who is it for?

Students, staff and student groups such as societies can apply for a plot, so taking on a plot can be sociable, too!

How do I sign up?

Sign up using the link to the following form – it only takes a couple of minutes to complete!

Plots are provided on a first come, first served basis - there may be a waiting list, but you will be contacted as soon as a plot becomes available.

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Why should I sign up?

• Save money on groceries – being a student can be expensive, so this is a great way to reduce your food shop costs as well as food waste – just harvest your crops when your fridge is running low!
• Know where your food is coming from – growing your own crops gives you complete control over the process, from seed to plate. You can enjoy your food knowing it hasn't been sprayed with pesticides.
• Less packaging – no vegetables going mouldy inside plastic packaging!
• It's extremely rewarding – being able to take a step towards self-sufficiency is a big mood-booster!
• Reduce food miles – a punnet of strawberries bought at the supermarket could contribute as much as 654kg of carbon dioxide into the environment! Reduce food miles by buying seeds or plug plants locally, and growing your own produce from them.
• Opportunity to get outside – take a break from lectures and improve your mental health while spending time outside. Those who garden everyday have been shown to have 4.2% lower stress levels than those who don't at all.
• Equipment is provided and the plots are free of charge – this makes the scheme the perfect risk-free way to give gardening a go!

If you live, work or study at Frenchay campus, having an allotment here is particularly convenient!

My Plot Plans

I recently got an allotment plot at the Frenchay Community Garden – the application form was quick and simple to complete! Here are a few things that I'm looking forward to:

• I'm excited to start eating more seasonally – I'll aim to grow most of my own fruit and veg.
• Seed swaps – I look forward to using this plot as a way to get involved with the Bristol community and take part in events such as seed swaps.
• I'm looking forward to being able to harvest only what I need – supermarket packets of vegetables can sometimes be too much to finish if it's something I don't use very often.
• Given that we are entering the dark Winter months, I'm planning to start with some Winter-friendly crops under fleece.

Submit an application via the link to be in with the chance of having your own plot for a year while you study!