The “Keeping Up With The Jones’” Effect
Our neighbors, Jeff and Scott throw a fabulous party in mid-summer called “The Lantern Party” and it is such a great honor to be part of this tradition.
Parterre Gardens, Guerrilla Gardens
That one time when I came home from a conference to find 64 1-gallon boxwood bushes that had to be planted. farewell DMZ.
Watering an Urban Garden Efficiently
Living in the city means living in a heat bubble. Watering efficiently is a challenge. My solution to the problem.
Order Requires Destruction or Playing With Fire
Using fire to reset an ecosystem for a parterre garden. Finding the foundations of an old house as well.
Pretty versus Plentiful with Ducks and Chickens
The poultry need to be isolated with new plant growth. It's time to sequester the chickens and ducks.
The Evolving Role of the DMZ Between Formal and Urban Gardens at Mezzacello
The DMZ at Mezzacello has traditionally been the line between the formal and feral.
Twenty-First Century Realities to Restoration
Ah the things you find while transforming a vacant urban lot into an urban farm and garden. Kevlar Gloves!
A Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystem
A big hole, bigger dreams, some resources, disasters, and a summer later, we have a pond. And there were ducks.
The Path to an Aquatic Ecosystem
Armed with a vision and some CAD plans for my semicircular Georgian pond, I presented my idea to the Columbus Department of Health Animal Permit Division.
Beginning to Start to Commence
What do you do with two vacant lots a low budget, and big dreams. You build and plan! Oh and rebuild the house as well.
