Farm Consultations
& Coaching with Patrick Deasy
Not sure how to start?
Starting a garden and growing plants can be overwhelming, contending with endless variables and unique situations. But with proper guidance a vegetable, fruit, and flower production is well within your abilities to create.
Grow your own food and flowers with confidence while forming partnership with the natural world.
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Patrick Deasy is the owner & farmer of Stepping Stone Farm, a no till biodynamic farm focused on soil health and ecological well being. His 15+ years of teaching experience has led to the cultivation of farms and gardens that look beautiful, taste delicious, and have reverence for the natural world.
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Rather than disturbing the natural world, I seek to strengthen it through regenerative approaches and holistic inputs without ever needing chemicals or sprays. The no till method is built upon plant diversity, minimal soil disturbance, living roots, and organic mulches. This approach yields a garden that is easy to maintain, rich in fertility, and beautiful to look at.
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Rather than growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers to sell, my goal is to teach others how to do it for themselves. The joy and tranquility that nature has given me through gardening is something that must be shared.
What to Experience
Virtual Consultation
Phone or video call, schedule a one hour consultation from the comfort and convince of your home.
Private 1-on-1
Schedule an on-site, 1-on-1 consultation to evaluate and provide guidance on your specific questions and goals. Best for new garden/farm builds.
Long Term Projects
Need more than a one hour consultation? Book a bundled 5-hour consultation block to be divided up throughout a long term project.
Crop Planning
A proper crop plan will outline and organize your entire growing season from a single sheet of paper. A good plan prevents a feast or famine cycle.
What to Expect
Targeted Guidance
Each nook in nature is unique. Consultations are tailored to your situation with specifics and situational awareness. Learn more about your land with gentle guidance.
Clarity with cultivation
No more second guessing wether your approach or timing is correct. Receive clarity on what to do now, next, and what to stop worrying about.
Documented Follow Ups
Follow up summaries, materials lists, suggested vendors, and future plans are documented and shared for continual referencing.
Goal setting and acheiving
Don’t let goals fall by the wayside. Consultations strategically map out paths forward to achieve your horticultural goals and farm build outs.
What Clients Are Saying
“Patrick is deeply knowledgeable about regenerative farming practices. He artfully distills these core farming principles into digestible knowledge segments to support home growers and gardeners. I've come away from his consultative teaching with a deeper appreciation for both the role I play in cultivating an abundant kitchen garden and for the tireless work and dedication farmers like Patrick pour into growing nourishing food that feeds our community. His consultation approach is not a "one-size-fits-all"; this is evident in his deeply intentional method of listening to his client's goals, understanding their growing context, and providing the tailored guidance needed to design a successful, thriving garden.”
Frances K.“The consultation was a great experience. I am just beginning my journey to become a more informed, active gardener and found it to be excellent. Patrick provided the fundamentals for planning and preparing for success and is a great presenter with tremendous knowledge to share during and beyond the consultation. I look forward to implementing what I have learned and, fortunately, have the material to reflect on to gain a deeper understanding in real-time.”
Travis A.“I was looking for tangible and actionable learning related to establishing and managing a small operation, and the consultation totally exceeded my expectations. From learning how to put together a crop plan and set up beds, […] Patrick gave me such substantive learning opportunities.”
Christina S.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In-person consultation services include Napa, Sonoma, Marin, and San Fransisco area clients. All virtual consultations are open to anyone.
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Beyond the practical guidance and experienced based knowledge, Patrick’s consultations are steeped in educating the client so they feel comfortable within their specific context. Understanding why we do what we do is just as important as doing the task itself.
Patrick’s approach is a regenerative one, utilizing no till methods to establish gardens and build fertility. You will not hear suggestions of chemical use or eradication of certain life, rather how best to work with nature.
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I’ve been described as the Bob Ross of gardening. I find a gentle yet substantive communication approach is best when trying to better understand the natural world.
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Patrick has a rich history consulting with restaurants, chefs, wineries, and large corporate establishments looking for guidance in building out market gardens and culinary farms. Please feel free to contact about our services.
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Not everyone has a half acre of more to build a market garden for themselves. We must work with what we have, and any growing operation larger than a potted plant would be eligible for consultation services.
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Short answer: Yes.
A crop plan is an easy to understand eagle’s eye view of your intended plantings, locations, layout, and timings for your garden for an entire year. That may sound overwhelming, but meeting with Patrick yields an easy to follow and understand plan that will set you and your season up for success.