The Amended Law of Sustainability
This is the equation of sustainability I use at Mezzacello. For every 3 inputs, expect 8 outputs. Balance that over Phi.
How Much Energy Do We Need?
In this blogpost we explore how much energy is needed by the world today. The Corridor Crew did a great job with this!
Lesson: Water Quality and Turbidity
Explore the "atmosphere" of a pond. This lesson covers the chemistry and environment and oxygen and pollutants of a pond.
Sustainability and Renewables on an Urban Technology Farm
I presented to the Global Innovation Field Trip this Saturday, 7/22/2023. I created a new equation.
Tour of the Pond at Mezzacello
A shark cam view of the pond to check for fish health and the status of the pond and water quality. Everything is good to go.
Creating Unique Fertilizers From Scratch
This is an introduction to the various types and styles of fertilizers and compost that are created at Mezzacello.
Building Out The BioLab at Mezzacello
A quick update on the status of the biolab at Mezzacello. The building 4 facility for all lifescience and microscopy.
Expanding the Growing Area of Mezzacello 2023
This is a post detailing the construction of 16 new raised bads at Mezzacello and I how I did it and why!
Design Challenge: Build a Covalent Atom
In this design challenge, students must understand valence shields, atoms and covalent bonds to show phases of matter.
Lesson: Molecular Machines in Nature
In this lesson we will be discussing how nature knows how to use the six simple machines to make atoms and molecules work.
USDA Zones vs EcoRegions
The USDA Hardiness zones are broad approximations of climate and weather reality. The truth is more complex.
Summer Camp Launch 2023
It's time to launch the summer camps at Mezzacello! 11 camps total and hundreds of kids who will benefit! I love it!
Enclosed, Interdependent Ecosystems
This is a fun way to help people see how the planned ecologies at Mezzacello Urban Farm all work together to support life.
BioChemistry Lesson Plans
Welcome to the BioChemistry Lesson Plans page for Mezzacello Urban Farms Summer Camp.
BioRenewables Lesson Plans
Welcome to the launch page for the BioRenewables Summer Camp at Mezzacello.
Ford F-150 Has a Name Now
We finally got name signs for the Ford F-150 so it is a Mezzacello truck now. It's about time!
Intentional Accessibility At Mezzacello
This is an update post on the expansion of raised planting beds at Mezzacello Urban Farm. along with new walkways.
Design Challenge: Birds vs Mammals vs Insects vs Bacteria
In this design challenge we will .look at four unique life forms on an urban farm. What do they have in common, how are they different? What do they need?
The Foodist: Cauliflower and Roquefort Soup
This is a modification of another The Foodist recipe. The cauliflower, roquefort and walnuts pair nicely. If you are not allergic to nuts, TRY THIS!
Tour of The Potager Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the potager gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of roots, vegetables,and flowers using technology.