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
The ins and outs of how to build, deploy, and care for various poultry in a chicken tractor in the city; or in the country.
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!