Decorating
Italianate House
Italianate House
Why is it Called “Mezzacello”?
Rick and I had been searching for a house in Old Towne East (a downtown residential neighborhood in Columbus, OH) for a few years. We talked about what we wanted to do with a house, and what it would be…
Beginning to Start to Commence
What do you do with two vacant lots a low budget, and big dreams. You build and plan! Oh and rebuild the house as well.
The Path to an Aquatic Ecosystem
Armed with a vision and some CAD plans for my semicircular Georgian pond, I presented my idea to the Columbus Department of Health Animal Permit Division. I had discussed my need for a large aquatic biosystem to support fish and…
A Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystem
A big hole, bigger dreams, some resources, disasters, and a summer later, we have a pond. And there were ducks.
Twenty-First Century Realities to Restoration
Ah the things you find while transforming a vacant urban lot into an urban farm and garden. Kevlar Gloves!
The Evolving Role of the DMZ Between Formal and Urban Gardens at Mezzacello
The DMZ at Mezzacello has traditionally been the line between the formal and feral.
Pretty versus Plentiful with Ducks and Chickens
The poultry need to be isolated with new plant growth. It’s time to sequester the chickens and ducks.
