How the Bioreactor Works
A simple schematic of the bioreactor as it was originally designed. How the sun, wind, air, water, chemicals and compost all interact.
Care and Instructions for a Parterre Garden
The parterre garden has a long and storied history. It is a good system for gardening and is quite effective.
Parterre Herb Garden Update 2022
A quick update on the parterre herbal gardens. A note on how to how to harvest and preserve them. And they smell delightful.
From Waste to Water
Using off the shelf buckets, washed sand, gravel, charcoal and was large river stone we can purify even the dirtiest water.
The Gift of the Magi
Two people share a combined passion but come at it from completely different angles, it can be interesting. So we laugh and compromise.
Next-Level Algae Collection
I have been cleaning biofilter sponges of their dried algae by hand. Today I repurposed my chicken feather plucker for algae.
Lessons in Food, Water, and Waste
The Luke Skywalker Effect. We had rice that was contaminated with weevils. So we cooked the rice with star wars still water.
Fire In The Garden
Using fire in the garden benefits ecosystems. It may be counterintuitive, but fire is more dangerous to everything but the plants and soil! I also love the image my niece drew from 2017!
Interns and Mentorship on an Urban Farm
That moment when you think you have a temporary solution to one thing and you find a new solution to a bigger problem.
Mezzacello: Home Is Where The Lab Is
My home and my non-profit Mezzacello are the same place. This is the future of food security, creating networked gardens.
Do It Now: Repeat
"Survivors” are generally people for whom the idea of quitting or giving up had not ever occurred to them. This is why they survived. Simple.
Animal Husbandry and Claw Care
I found a harness for trimming pet nails. I bought the smallest one they had. It is not optimized for a rabbit body.
Mentorship Is It's Own Reward
This was a surprise "Thank You" you from my delightful mentee, Audrey. It came at the right time and it reminds me that giving is getting.
The State of the Garden in Summer 2022
The gardens in late June 2022. Everything is doing well, with the exception of the biodome.
The Foodist: Wilted Swiss Chard with Apricots, Pine Nuts, and Bacon
This wilted chard dish is packed with nutrients, flavors and surprises! Sweet and tangy!
The Foodist: Gnocchi with Creamed Eggs and Black Truffles
This is a sparkling and beautiful gnocchi, cream and egg dish with truffles and green chives.
Lesson: Career Pathways
It's hard for kids to guess at a career choice. The world moves so fasat. What if instead we asked them what their passions were?
Lesson: Team Building 101
This lesson covers what is expected of teams and what a team is. It's important that students see themselves and others as a unit.
Lesson: Data 101
This lesson is in regards to the basics of clear data collection, attention to detail and rigor in data collection - an essential STTEM Skill
Lesson: The Circle Of Life
A core lesson on the way nature uses simple ideas, deep math, and repeating patterns to create life. We explore these patterns.