6/8/21 6/8/21

The New Neighbor Who Has 100 feet

4/1/21 4/1/21

Spring 2021 at Mezzacello

3/3/21 3/3/21

Spring 2021 and the Brunerform

An update on the gardens this spring and a candid little confessional and observation on Spring, Beauty, Life, and Fashion.

Jim Bruner 2/17/21 Jim Bruner 2/17/21

The Vision for the Formal Gardens

Six years ago around this time we started mapping out the "rooms" of the formal gardens. We cut out the sod and recycled as much of the dirt as we could and turned the rest into sod rolls for our neighbors. We had 60 rolls of sod.

1/6/21 1/6/21

Three Years of the Wrong Message

11/28/20 11/28/20

Jim and Rick and the Beanstalk

11/20/20 11/20/20

The Evolution of the House

This house has a history! 160+ years of history is not getting fixed in just one season. But we love her and she loves us back.

10/20/20 10/20/20

The Foodist: Roasted Zucchini Chips

These crunchy and tasty chips are a delight in winter and summer! Easy to make, and easier to eat! And 100% vegetarian.

10/17/20 10/17/20

Compost on Mars

9/9/20 9/9/20

Ecosystems Exist in 3D, X, Y, and Z

A philosophical treatise on the deep relationship between the soil below, the ground and the air above. Told by a tree

4/1/20 4/1/20

Six Years of Constant Improvement and Modification

Rick Riley 12/29/19 Rick Riley 12/29/19

From vacant lot to structured beds

We knew we wanted Mezzacello Urban Farm to become a sustainable and integrated ecology. Once an idea had been formed about the divisions of the property, I rolled up sleeves and began to dig in. Literally.