I start my blog with a nod to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. Myself, my family and the Croots team were extremely saddened to hear the news. As we all reflect on such a remarkable life and mourn our Queen, I wanted to pay tribute to a most inspiring, dedicated ,strong and and wise woman, […]

We are delighted here at the farm, to be participating in the Duffield Scarecrow Trail 2022, Where the theme is ‘Our Favourite TV or Radio Programme’. Over 80 Scarecrows are available throughout Duffield to see this year (so plenty to see), All is now starting on the 21st September to the 25th September. Full details […]

Join us for Flowers at the Farm on Saturday 24th September, 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 open so please do make a reservation where […]

As we are getting into the swing of things this summer and coping with the changes in both the weather and in the news, we are also gearing up for a very busy few weeks ahead. We’ve all learnt a lot in the last few years about the importance of spending as much time as […]

Derbyshire farm shop Croots has been shortlisted for the third year running in the Great Food Club Awards. The popular farm shop in Wirksworth Road, Duffield, has been selected as a finalist in the best shop category of the awards. Food lovers across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire nominated their favourite independent […]

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 stallion, so I’ve […]