Patchwork Farms
A New (Old) Way to Feed a Community
What if feeding your neighbours didn’t require 100 acres and a tractor?
What if it just took… a garden?
Patchwork Farms is our way of rethinking what a “farm” can be — not a single large plot of land, but a network of small gardens, backyards, church lawns, and school grounds, all growing food together under one shared vision.
It’s not a new idea.
It’s how villages used to eat.
How It Works
We grow food across a collection of donated or borrowed garden spaces.
Each space becomes part of a “patchwork” — one bigger farm made of many small plots, right here in the community.
Oak & Acre handles:
- Planning what gets planted, where, and when
- Providing seedlings, compost, and supplies
- Maintaining the gardens throughout the season
- Harvesting, washing, and distributing produce
- Returning some of the harvest to the landholder each week as a thank-you
What You Can Offer
You don’t need to know how to grow.
You just need to have space — and be willing to let us put it to work for something bigger.
We’re looking for:
- Backyards and front gardens (even just a few square metres!)
- Allotments not currently being used
- School and church grounds
- Retirement homes with garden space
- Even sunny corners where we can grow in containers
If you’ve got space with sun, soil, and access to water, we’d love to talk.
What You Get in Return
As a land partner, you’ll receive:
- A share of the fresh food grown on your land and others
- The joy of watching something beautiful grow
- A real connection to the food system you’re helping rebuild
You don’t need to lift a finger — unless you want to.
Some people just provide space.
Others like to lend a hand or get their kids involved.
We’ll work with whatever level of involvement fits your life.
Why This Matters
This model:
- Brings food production back into towns and villages
- Keeps harvests within walking distance of the people who eat them
- Reduces transport, emissions, and waste
- Regenerates soil in places that were never meant to be lawns
- Builds community connection through a shared, living system
And it works.
A dozen small plots, when well-managed, can produce hundreds of pounds of fresh food — fast.
The Long-Term Vision
As our patchwork grows, we’ll:
- Add new gardens each season
- Train volunteers and young growers
- Supply our Harvest Hub and CSA boxes
- Keep food within a 10-mile radius — truly local
- Expand to other towns using the same model
Eventually, the goal is for every community to feed itself — one backyard at a time.
Want to Offer Space?
If you’ve got a garden, an allotment, or even just a patch of lawn that could feed someone — reach out.
We’ll come have a look, talk you through the process, and see if it’s a fit.
This isn’t a garden makeover.
This is a food revolution.
And it only works when people like you say, “Yes — use my land.”