Croots Farm Shop near Duffield, Derbyshire, has branched out to
open a new plant nursery as the business continues to expand.
A range of bedding plants, herbs and perennials as well as
compost, are now on display in a newly converted area at the farm
shop, which is based at Farnah House Farm in Wirksworth Road.
The plant nursery has been designed to allow customers to browse
before choosing their plants.
"We're delighted that we've been able to convert the area where
we previously grew plants into somewhere that customers can now
look around. It has been levelled, fenced off and a ramp has been
installed to make it easily accessible," said shop owner Steve
Croot.
"We've been growing plants here for many years, but now there is
the space for customers to browse before buying, which we are sure
will go down well."
Steve started growing herbs at the farm 12 years ago as part of
his business selling flavoured cooking oils and fresh herbs. This
developed into the farm shop business, Croots Farm Shop, which he
opened in 2008.
As well as selling fruit, vegetables and artisan products, the
shop has an award-winning butchery, a cheese and deli counter and a
café.
The latest expansion follows the opening of a children's play
area at Croots, which has proved popular since it was launched last
year.
Croots Farm Shop & Kitchen is open Sundays from 10am to 4pm
(café until 3.45pm), and from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am
to 5pm (café until 4.30pm). It is closed on Mondays.