Energy and Culture on an Urban Farm

When do you live your best life, be there for others and make space for food and life? Hard to live in this century and farm.

Update on Storage and Preservation

Food preservation is my achilles heel here at Mezzacello. This is an update on innovating my storage here over winter.

Summer Camps 2022

Summer Camps are coming back in 2022! More information and details coming soon! Sign up for the waiting list! Visit events to learn more.

Summer Camps 2022

Chicken TV, Coop Tech, and Safety

Poultry monitoring using remote cameras and advanced tracking software and sensors. You know a futuristic chicken coop

The Foodist: Ramekin Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach

This recipe is what’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner. So fine, creamy, and delightful! Try it yourself!

Notes on Infrastructure and Ponds

A photo reminds me what to do to properly winterize the pond’s bio filter system. The pond is due for a refit this spring.

Eden’s Ghost Application

The origin and use of Eden’s Ghost and how I developed it with the bioreactor. This post includes directions for use and instructions.

Bioreactor processing

The Formal Garden Rooms

A tour of the beauty of the formal garden rooms at Mezzacello. Waves of color, texture, and varied heights to attract and support life.

The primary garden rooms at Mezzacello with the bisecting east-west axis running down the middle.

The War of the Winds

I have been pushing renewable energy sources hard for the past year. Today’s blog is an observation on the best windmill for the city.

The War of the Winds

Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report

Mezzacello was mentioned in the Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report. I am pretty proud of that and the work we did together last year.

Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report