Introducing Project Martian
How does Mezzacello resemble a Martian Colony? Both will be an artificial self-enclosed, sustainable, multi-stream ecosystem.
Pathways to Harvest and Reuse
A post on how food is used, recycled, and repurposed on an urban farm! The birds, rabbits and fish - even compost and worms.
Preservation, Seed Vegetables, and Recycling
When we grow food at Mezzacello Urban Farm we know we are going to give 10-20% of it back to nature and for the next season. Saving seeds and storing food correctly is a key issue.
Wasps, Mosquitoes, Water and Climate Change
After a mild winter in 2019 and 2020 we have a raft of issues related to pests, climate and fungal spores!
Herbal Parterres
A year two update on the herbal parterres at Mezzacello. The drawbacks and benefits and what I love. The microclimate and structure are key!
Easy Classic French Bean Poles
Inspired by classic beanpoles at French Chateaux, these are a modern update that are easy to build. This includes directions.
New Mezzacello Portrait
This is the New Mezzacello Portrait. It was designed by our neighbor and talented friend, Gabriel Gatton. It may be my favorite thing ever! Read more!
Adapt, Recycle, Reuse: Chicken Diapers
Chicken Diapers: see new uses and explore - and then COVID. When the humble chicken diaper becomes a face mask again.
The Humble Chicken Tractor
This is a post about a very useful tool with the most confusing name; The Humble Chicken Tractor. Sometimes I just refer to it as a tractor because I let mother hens and chicks use it, ducks and ducklings, and even rabbits. Rick tried to put me in it in a corner of the yard, but nobody puts baby in the corner, in a tractor in the yard. I digress.
The Pollinator Landing Strip
the Pollinator Landing Strip. The space that we maintain to attract and reward our friends, the pollinators of the city.
Guerilla Composting on an Urban Farm
What do you do when your neighbors leave you a 1000 gallon trash can full of grass clippings? Make Compost! Here's how!

