Leveret Croft
Hathersage
S32 1BR

In 1996 we bought Leveret Croft with 5 acres of land divided by Leveret Lane; the house on one side with an acre of garden and the Barn on the other with 4 acres.

We halted the grazing in order to observe and consider how best to use the different areas. There are now five linked ponds, a wildflower meadow, an allotment for vegetables and soft fruit, an orchard of plum damson, bullace and apple and an area of established woodland.

In managing the land we follow the basic principles of “wild gardening” in observing and learning from experience, not using herbicides and pesticides and creating habitats for birds, mammals, insects and amphibians. We have made many bird boxes, which have successfully raised multiple broods, and are attracting swifts. Badgers visit and brown hares live in the garden. Moths and butterflies are plentiful.

Open Saturday 10th June 10am – 4pm.  Booking by email or mobile.  Refreshments.

Contact: Scharlie Platt
07936 606653