RIVERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE,
Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S41 9ED.
Tel: 01246 261631.
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The "Good Life" centre at Riverside developed from the "Grow Your Own Fruit and Vegetable" project within the plants department. The simple idea of cultivating living produce to sustain your own needs need not only be consigned to vegetation but also animal livestock, where practically possible. The Farm Park complimets the garden centre, with animal foods, straw, hay and associated accessories for small holdings and stock.
Meet the residents
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Micro Pigs.
Our mini pigs are the latest pet craze sweeping the nation. As seen in the film "Babe" the piglets are cute, inquisative and totally adorable. These little fellas will fit in a teacup when newborn and fully grown will get no taller than your knee. Why not pop down and feed them the scraps from tonights tea. Be careful though these little fellas are enchanting and at £395 per pair you might end up taking them home with you.
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Donkeys.
Without a doubt the most popular resident at the Farm Park is Chocolate Brownie the donkey, lovingly known as "Charlie". By far the freindliest donkey we've ever known, hes loved by everyone. However its not easy being this popular so Charlie has decided to go on a short holiday, and, not on his own! Charlie has been joined by Myrtle and Matilda, two female donkeys, so who knows, when he gets he may have a new girlfrind!
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Kune Kune Pigs.
Kune Kune (pronounced Cooney Cooney) pigs originate from New Zealand and were introduced into Britain as late as 1992. Riverside is home to Hamish and Tinkerbell and thier delightfull new herd of piglets. Short, Fat and covered in black and white hair they have a placid, freindly temprement making them ideal pets. The piglets are currently looking for new homes and are available for £60 each or £100 per pair.
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Pygmy Goats.
Heidi and Scarlett the pygmy goats are one of the Farm Parks original residents. Pygmy goats are small, intelligant, hardy and respond well to human company. They make excellent pets for people who want to keep goats, as they are self exercising and fun to have around.
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Hens.
By far the hardest working members of the Farm Park. Providing the beautiful free range eggs available for sale in the garden centre they are always 'on the job'. These 'Warren-Hybrids' have a laying rate of 85%. So if the thought of having your free-range egg factory in the back garden appeals they are available to buy at £9.00 each.
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Cockerel.
Strolling around the garden centre with his entourage following close behind you'll find our resident cockerill. Acting like he owns the place if you can't see him chances are you'll hear him. With his bright gold and green plummage he really is a stunning bird, just dont let him know as we think he has a big enough head as it is.
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Quails.
The latest addition to our expanding farm park are these japanese giant quail. The quail is the quintessential 'micro-farmers' livestock. These tiny game birds produce meat and eggs faster and in greater quantity than anything on two legs as quail chicks will be capable of breeding within six weeks of birth. Available now from £5.00 per bird.
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Rabbits.
The nations favourite pet are ready and waitng to see you down on the farm park. Some of our previous rabbits are now enjoying a luxury lifestyle having been snapped up by our customers. The latest arrivals are these beautful ' Papillon Black and Steel' available now for £90.00 each.
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Guinea Pigs.
Along with rabbits, guinea pigs are one of the most loved pets in Britain. They make excellent first time pets due to their loving nature. Originally from Brazil and Peru they were domesticated by the Incas over 500 years ago, guinea pigs were introduced to mainland Europe by the Spanish.
Are you a suburban farmer
The rising costs of putting food on the dinner table are proving to be a headache for every household in the country. At Riverside garden centre we understand this problem and are actively trying to encourage people to become 'suburban farmers'.
Once seen as a hobby or pastime, growing your own fruit and vegetables and raising your own livestock is now seen as a viable 
alternative to escalating supermarket costs and deteriorating quality. Whether it’s planting herbs in a window box or growing potatoes in a special potato growing bag you don’t have to turn over your entire garden to participate.
Off course you could devote your garden to this way of life and early estimates suggest it could save you a fortune. The average cost of your basic staples according to mysupermarket.co.uk will cost around £780 more than last year, whereas the charity, Garden Organic estimates that a 1.2 x 1.2mtr garden could supply vegetables all year round for as little as £50.
Thats why weve now introduced a range of products ranging from tools all the way to specialised chicken arks designed with the suburban farmer in mind. So why not give it a go, apart from the money you could save you might enjoy it.