Open Farm Sunday

by crootssteve | May 11, 2022 | Events

We are delighted to be bringing back our ever popular Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 12th June 2022 from 11am to 4pm! The day will be a great chance for people of all ages to learn more about the workings of a farm, and activities include: ‘Ask a farmer’ with...

Kay’s April Blog

by crootssteve | Apr 28, 2022 | News

As the weather has improved, there’s been plenty going on as we’ve been busy on the farm with lambing and checking on the Shires who are due to foal any day and hopefully getting some in foal for next year! With the Shires, Dad has decided for now, not to keep a...

VAL’S SIMNEL CAKE

by crootssteve | Mar 18, 2022 | News

My Mum-in-law taught me how to make this cake and when I first married. It was the weekly cake that was used for packed lunches, afternoon teas and always with a cuppa! I like to make the cake in a loaf tin as it’s easy to portion up for packed lunches. It also makes...

Flowers at the Farm

by crootssteve | Feb 28, 2022 | News

Join us on Saturday 14th May for Flowers at the Farm, where we will be hosting the fabulous The Greenery Derbyshire with Bunty the flower van! Available from 9am to 1pm, browse the stunning range of local flowers and choose something special. The cafe will also be...

Kelvin’s Perfect Breakfast

by crootssteve | Jan 29, 2022 | News

Do you eat breakfast? Early starts, long commutes and busy morning schedules mean many of us don’t make time to sit down to breakfast before heading out for the day.  After years of working long hours in busy kitchens I have found that breakfast is such an important...