Best Local Honey at Croots

by crootssteve | Nov 3, 2021 | News

  Meet me, Tony Maggs, Bee Farmer at The Honey Pot! I’ve been supplying Croots for several years now and it has proven to be very popular. Just like most of the items on the shelves, it is from the local producers nearby. I started beekeeping back in 1985...

Flowers at the Farm

by crootssteve | Sep 30, 2021 | News

Join us on Saturday 9th October 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...

Kay’s September Blog

by crootssteve | Sep 30, 2021 | News

I never thought I would find myself writing this blog without Steve, my husband, soul mate and co-owner of Croots by my side, but six weeks on from his sudden passing, I find myself trying to cope and create a new future for our children, myself and of course for...

Appeal raises £7,000

by Jo Clarke | Sep 23, 2021 | News

More than £7,000 has been raised in memory of popular farm shop owner Steve Croot, who ran Croots Farm Shop near Duffield in Derbyshire with his wife Kay. Steve died suddenly on 15th August, and his family launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise money to buy two...

Service of Thanksgiving

by Jo Clarke | Aug 31, 2021 | News

We will be holding a service of thanksgiving for Steve’s life on Friday 10th September at St Alkmunds Church, Duffield at 1.30pm. You are warmly invited back to Croots Farm Shop afterwards for refreshments. Family flowers only, but donations welcome. Please note the...

Family Statement

by Jo Clarke | Aug 17, 2021 | News

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Steve Croot, co-founder of Croots Farm Shop. Devoted husband to Kay, and loving father to Nicole and Jamie, Steve died on Sunday 15th August, at home, after being taken ill. Family, friends...