11/1/21 11/1/21

The Evolution of the Vertical Gardens at Mezzacello

The newest vertical garden system at Mezzacello. It will grow more biomass and power the gardens as well as ater them.

10/31/21 10/31/21

The Many Potatoes of ProjectMartian

In the movie The Martian, Mark Wapney planted potatoes on Mars. I can see why. The potatoes LOVED the composted soil with the martian regolith analog. Read more about it!

10/24/21 10/24/21

The BioReactor Martian Soil Update

Jim Bruner 10/23/21 Jim Bruner 10/23/21

The Foodist: Toasted Pearl Couscous, Butternut Squash and Cranberries

A delightful, warm and filling fall recipe that will fuel your belly and your love for life!

Jim Bruner 10/23/21 Jim Bruner 10/23/21

The Foodist: Autumn Savory Harvest Bread Pudding

This is the perfect fall meal: Autumn Savory Harvest Bread Pudding. Rick makes it every fall, and it is a winner. He usually makes it with as many fresh ingredients straight from the garden or root pantry. Hot and gooey, sweet and savory, it hits the spot on a cold autumn or winter day.

Jim Bruner 10/20/21 Jim Bruner 10/20/21

Fall Spa Day For The Ducks on the Farm

The ducks enjoying a spa day on the engineered pond that works to keep the ducks healthy and alive.

Jim Bruner 10/17/21 Jim Bruner 10/17/21

The Foodist: Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Quick, easy, delicious, and good use of garden products. I was delightfully surprised by the flavors.

10/17/21 10/17/21

Label These Bags - The Story Continues

That one time where I thought I was putting Epsom salt into a pond and I was actually putting aluminum sulfate. Fun times! Label your bags.

10/16/21 10/16/21

Reframe the Farm and the Frontier

In this blog I make the case to reframe the urban farm as more than just plants, food, animals, and work. It is a frontier as well.

10/15/21 10/15/21

Best Bet is Building Better Bulb Beds

Building Better Bulb Beds and dealing with greedy squirrels with tips learned from the chickens. Protect your bulbs and beautify your yard. Stay tuned.

10/12/21 10/12/21

Isolation and Safety on a Farm

10/11/21 10/11/21

The Power of Place and Magic

10/10/21 10/10/21

Chickens, Ducks, and Rabbits Livestock Tour

10/6/21 10/6/21

Gardens of Solar Power and Sustainable Ecosystems

Jim Bruner 10/3/21 Jim Bruner 10/3/21

The Key To Diversity: Opposites Attract

The most important aspect of any ecosystem is diversity. It’s Not convenience, or beauty, or even difference; it’s systems that blend gradually and whose existence makes another system thrive until that system is ready to return the favor in 18 months. This 18 months — spring, summer, winter, fall, spring to summer stretch is the key.