Kay’s February Blog

by Stuart Baddiley | Feb 9, 2024 | News

With Spring hopefully around the corner (as I write we’ve had all kinds of wintery weather this last week!) our thoughts are turning to lambing and the start of the showing season on the farm. We don’t actually start lambing until the end of March (timed so the kids...

Kay’s January Blog

by Stuart Baddiley | Jan 11, 2024 | News

As many people suggest, January is a time to reflect, rest (huddling around a roaring fire if possible!) and plan for the busy months ahead and its no different in our family. Christmas has never been the same since we lost Steve two and a half years ago, but together...

Gift Ideas For Food Lovers

by Stuart Baddiley | Dec 7, 2023 | News

Ten Christmas gift ideas for food lovers from Croots Farm Shop What to get the foodie fan in your life? We have ten Christmas gift ideas for food lovers from Croots Farm Shop which are sure to go down a treat. Browse our shelves and you’ll discover the perfect present...

Nordmann Fir Christmas Trees

by Stuart Baddiley | Nov 29, 2023 | News

Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree – is it a good Christmas tree and how to look after it? Here at Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire we sell the stunning locally-grown Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree. And now we’re going to explain why we believe it is a good Christmas tree and how...

Your Christmas Cheeseboard

by Stuart Baddiley | Nov 29, 2023 | News

What to put on a Christmas cheeseboard One of the key questions during the festive season is what to put on a Christmas cheeseboard. Croots Farm Shop has a deli counter that’s bursting with ideas and something to suit all tastes. And of course we have a delightful...