Motivations and Inspiration for the Creation of Mezzacello
This is the story of how my body failed and I persevered and created Mezzacello as a result. It is very personal and a bit graphic. But this is why Mezzacello Urban Farm exists.
Harvest, Hunger, and the Art of Preservation
The harvesting of food is the single greatest chore in urban farming, the next greatest is preserving it!
Elements of an Ecosystem
This blogpost ties together what I consider to b the basics of any integrated ecosystem here at Mezzacello.
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.
Peas Porridge Hot, Peas Porridge Bold
Eat like a sailor! A ration of peas and seawater with a dash of butter and flour and some toast and you have a meal!
The Perfect Cover Crop for Unsightly Chain Link Fence
The original fenceline of Mezzacello and how we disguised the chain link fence we had to create.

