Catherine's Green Farm

My next market is bakewell farmers market, april 27th 8.30-1.00

my nursery is open monday, 11.30 - 3, thursday & friday 10.30 to 3 pm. if you would like to visit outside these days & times, please text or phone on 0779 4703098. thank you.

Sunflower, Latin name Helianthus, helios means sun and anthos means flower. The flower always faces the sun. #greekmythology #sun #cutflowergarden #englishgrowers #seeds #pollinatorgarden #bees🐝 #supportyourlocalmarket #peakdistrictnationalparkplant

Chamomile,, makes a lovely herbal tea to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. The Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and Anglo Saxons all used this herb in ancient remedies. It was considered a sacred herb. #herbalteas #medicinalherbs #ancientremedies #he

Beetroot, first introduced to our shores by those Romans. What a health food this is, high in vitamin C & B6, Magnesium, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese and Iron. #superfoods #healthyfood #growyourown #nfucountryside #vitamins #nutrition

Kale, a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable, high in fiber, aids digestion, rich in prebiotics, high in iron, vitamins K, A & C, high in calcium and promotes liver health. #healthyfood #growyourown #vegetablegardening #nfu #backbritishfarming

Valerian, lovely tall scented wild flower, wonderful for pollinators. From the Latin Valerie - to be strong, to be healthy. #culinaryherb #medicinalherbs #medieval #pollinators #bees🐝 #derbyshire #peakdistrictnationalpark #wildflowers #herbnursery

Jekka's Thyme, simply the very best, outstanding flavour, hardy in the coldest winter, doesn't get woody, bees love the nectar rich flowers #hardyherb #culinaryherb #cookingwithherbs #herbalmedicine #myherbnursery #peakdistrictnationalparkplantnurser

Bronze Fennel, a lovely strong perennial, ornamental and graceful, will thrive anywhere. Ancient herb used by Greeks and Italians, brought to our shores by those busy Romans. #italiancuisine #medicinalherbs #medieval #herbaltea #culinaryherb #bees #i

Golden French Oregano, excellent ground cover, lovely pink flowers full of nectar. Culinary herb for pasta, pizza, meat and all Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. #culinaryherb #bees🐝 #healthyeating #italiancuisine #medicinalherbs #herbs #growyouro

Stunning Apple blossom this spring. In Neolithic & Bronze Ages paradises were called Orchards. The Persian word for paradise is Orchard. Most countries regard the Apple as sacred. #myth #legend #fruit #farming #horticulture #growyourown #bees🐝 #

Sweet Basil. Wonderful for Italian food, use for pesto and salads and tomatoes. Smells lovely, ideal window box herb, loves a sunny, sheltered spot. #culinaryherb #aromaticherb, #herbcooking #mediteranean #italiancuisine #food #growyourown #container

Lemon Verbena, culinary & medicinal herb, use the leaves a refreshing tea, also used in fish dishes, vinegars and soft drinks. Native to Chile, loves sunshine. #culinaryherb #medicinalherbs #herbs #herbaltea #healthyfood #growyourown #herbnursery

Alexander's coming in to flower, adored by bees. #romanherb #healingherb #healthyfood #romans #soups #salad #bees🐝 #pollinatorgarden #vegetablegardening

Comfrey, also known as Knitbone, Boneset and Bruisewort. Brought to the UK by the Crusaders in the 17th century, cultivated by Monks for the care of sick people. #healingherb #crusaders #bees🐝 #beneficialherb #pollinatorgarden #derbyshiredales #peak

Rocket, a lovely tasty spicy leaf vegetable to mix with other salad leaves. Vitamin and mineral rich, this healthy plant is said to offer protection against many cancers, it is truly remarkable #healthyfood #healingfoods #protectsagainstcancer, #grow

Chocolate Peppermint. Extra strong flavour has a hint of chocolate, add to puddings, summer drinks and of course peppermint tea. #herbaltea #cookingwithherbs #culinaryherb #hardyperennials #growyourown #derbyshire #peakdistrictnationalpark

Oregano, also known as Wild Marjoram. Another valuable culinary & medicinal herb brought to our shores by those Romans. #culinaryherb #medievalherb #mediterraneancooking #romans #healthyfood #healingherb #peakdistrictnationalpark #derbyshiredale

Wirksworth Farmers' Market. Set up in the Memorial Garden. #wirksworthfarmersmarket #supportyourlicalmarket #derbyshiredales #farming #herbs #growyourown #bees🐝 #butterflies🦋

Cowslip, wildflower & traditional herb. Love semi shade in moist soil, especially happy in grassland. #wildflowers #wildherbs #britishcountryside #culinaryherb #medicinalherbs #containergarden

Thyme 'Foxley' Perfect for bees & butterflies. Works wonders in stews, soups, casseroles, vegetarian dishes for flavouring marinades & vegetable stock. #culinaryherb #bees #butterflies🦋 #wildlife #bakewellfarmersmarket #peakdistrictnationa

Bakewell Farmers' Market in the pouring rain. Thank you to everyone who came to support us despite the weather. #peakdistrictnationalpark #bakewellfarmersmarket #growyourown #cookingwithherbs #bees🐝 #derbyshiredales #supportyourlocalmarket

Welcome To My Farm!

The farm overlooks the White Peak Village of Birchover in the heart of the world famous magnificent Peak District National Park. It is a small nursery raising on site cottage garden hardy perennials and decorative, medicinal and culinary herbs.

The Peak District National Park is famous for its diverse and beautiful scenery, Green Farm contributes to the natural beauty of the surrounding area by growing plants that encourage beneficial insects and wildlife, thus helping maintain the biodiversity of the Park.

Our plants & herbs are grown with bees & butterflies as a paramount concern and our native planting encourages bird life.

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“MY PASSION IS ALL ABOUT INSPIRING YOU TO LOVE YOUR GARDENS & WILDLIFE AS MUCH AS I DO!

CATHERINE X ”

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My early life was spent on the family farm, any time not spent looking after the livestock was spent with my Grandparents and it is they who made the early impressions upon me concerning growing vegetables and flowers. Gran was always preparing food and cooking, much of that food was home grown produce and berries picked from the hedgerows and the moor, therefore a good supply of jams, pickles and fruit pies! I also remember picking the garden mint and watching her prepare the mint sauce.

Throughout my adult working life I have not lost my love for growing vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants. In 1998 I studied for the RHS General Certificate in Horticulture and sat the examination at Broomfield Collage, gaining a pass with ‘credit’ A decade later an unforeseen heart illness to my long term partner, John, forced a change in our lives and work. Diet became of paramount importance.

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