Get Your Off-Grid Plot or Smallholding Right the First Time.
Skip the expensive trial-and-error. Get on-site guidance, soil analysis, and custom crop planning from Patrick, an organic farming veteran with decades of experience in Kent.
Brockmans
Farm Produce, Kent
Decades in the soil, so you don't have to learn the hard way.
Patrick built his reputation running Brockmans Farm Produce in Kent, part of the historic Perry Court Farm setup — one of the region's respected proving grounds for organic and biodynamic growing. Over decades, he worked the same ground through every season, mistake, and hard-won lesson that comes with genuinely regenerative agriculture.
His expertise runs deeper than conventional soil science. Patrick applies biodynamic principles to read land the way growers did before synthetic shortcuts existed — understanding structure, biology, and drainage as a living system, not a spreadsheet of NPK numbers.
Today he channels that experience into helping the next generation of off-gridders, homesteaders, and market gardeners avoid the costly missteps that sink so many first-time land purchases. Whether you're evaluating a plot or already own one, Patrick's goal is simple: give you the ground-truth someone should have given him decades ago.
Organic Since Day One
No shortcuts, no synthetics.
Biodynamic Method
Whole-system land reading.
Working Farm Background
Not theory — lived experience.
Mentorship Focused
Genuinely invested in new growers.
Clear, honest guidance — before and after you buy.
Two focused packages designed to save you from the two most expensive mistakes: buying the wrong land, and misusing the right land.
Pre-Purchase Land Feasibility Audit
Considering a plot? Know exactly what you're buying before you sign anything.
- Digital assessment of listing, maps, aspect & local records before we meet
- 2-hour on-site visit walking the full plot with Patrick
- On-the-spot pH and soil structure testing across key zones
- Water, drainage, aspect & access viability review
- 2-page "Go / No-Go" PDF report with a clear recommendation
Launchpad: Plot Design & Setup Plan
A full blueprint for turning your land into a productive, well-planned smallholding.
- 4–5 hour deep-dive, on-site consultation across the whole plot
- Lab-grade soil sampling sent for full nutrient & biology analysis
- Comprehensive site layout: growing zones, water, access & infrastructure
- Custom crop rotation calendar matched to your soil & goals
- Off-grid infrastructure recommendations (water, power, polytunnels, fencing)
- 30-minute follow-up call once you've begun implementation
Not sure which package fits? Get in touch and Patrick will recommend the right starting point.
Extra layers of planning for privacy and self-sufficiency.
Add either of these on top of your Audit or Launchpad Plan for a deeper focus on discretion, security, and living independently from the land.
Below the Radar: Privacy & Security
For those who want their plot low-profile, private, and hard to trouble — whether that's discretion from passers-by or protection from burglary.
- Low-profile setup guidance — minimising road activity and noise, engaging neighbours with a plausible story, and using screening trees, fencing, and cover to protect the plot from view, including from neighbouring properties and above
- Site selection for privacy — avoiding rights of way, overlooked plots, and land close to residential areas or high-footfall amenities
- Defensible site design to safeguard against burglary and opportunistic looting
- Recommendations on equipment and resources to support all of the above
Sustainable & Community Living
Planning for a plot that feeds itself, stores what it grows, and produces more than just food.
- Closed cropping systems — home-produced nutrients and fertiliser that reduce or remove the need for external inputs
- Safe storage and preservation planning for home-produced food
- Guidance on other resources you can produce or make at home — wool, leather, wood, fibre, and pottery
Add-ons are quoted alongside your main package based on scope. Get in touch to discuss what you need.
A simple, honest process from first call to first harvest.
Book a Call
A short, free chat to understand your land, goals, and budget.
On-Site Visit
Patrick walks the plot with you, testing soil and assessing the land firsthand.
Get Your Report
A clear, actionable written report — no jargon, no fluff, just a plan.
Start Growing
Move forward with confidence, and a follow-up check-in if you need one.
Growers who got it right the first time.
"We nearly bought a plot with terrible drainage. Patrick's audit saved us from a five-figure mistake before we even made an offer."
— Rachel & Tom, Ashford
"The crop rotation calendar alone was worth the fee. Two seasons in, our beds are healthier than we thought possible in year one."
— Marcus O., Smallholder, Sussex
"Patrick's off-grid infrastructure advice on water and power planning saved us months of trial and error on our homestead build."
— The Whitfield Family, Kent
Common questions
Where do you cover site visits?
Patrick is based in Kent and covers the South East as standard. Sites further afield are welcome — travel is quoted separately based on distance.
I haven't bought land yet — can you still help?
That's exactly what the Pre-Purchase Land Feasibility Audit is for. It's designed to be booked before you exchange, so you can walk away or negotiate with real evidence.
Do you work with certified organic or biodynamic sites only?
No — Patrick works with growers at every stage, whether you're pursuing formal certification or simply want to farm using organic and biodynamic principles.
What size plots do you typically advise on?
Anywhere from a half-acre homestead plot to multi-acre market gardens and smallholdings. Get in touch and Patrick will confirm it's a good fit before booking.
How soon can we get a site visit booked in?
Typically within two to three weeks, though this varies by season. Time-sensitive purchases (offers with a deadline) are prioritised — just flag it when you book.
Let's talk about your land.
Book a free 15-minute call to discuss your plot, your goals, and which package makes sense — no pressure, no obligation.