Decorating
The Carbon Sink: AKA the Formal Gardens
My animals, the insects, the pond, and tree and bush trimmings create a lot of organic matter. More than my Compost bins can usually absorb. I can funnel some of it into my garden beds for developing lasagna compost beds…
My garden made a Hero Omelet
Those that visit the garden have a new surprise. We added an herb garden that is planted in a parterre. The parterre could have been created in any number of ways, with any number of plants. This one was created…
What To Grow
When planning the ornamental garden, besides playing off the house, I drew on four different categories of plants. The plants that were already on the grounds. The plants needed to create the look and feel of the plan. The plants…
Spring 2020 Flowers Gallery
A little bit of lovely on a fine spring day in May 2020. [metaslider id=2329]
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!
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.
The Evolution of the House
This house has a history! 160+ years of history is not getting fixed in just one season. But we love her and she loves us back.
The Gardens of Mezzacello From a Raccoon’s Point of View
The Gardens of Mezzacello From a Raccoon’s Point of View I am always curious about what I don’t know or can’t see. I am always looking down at Mezzacello from my office window, or the window on the landing of…
Spinning Plates in the Gardens
Spinning Plates in the Gardens Late summer at Mezzacello. I was admiring late summer late morning view of the garden as it stands. As you can see, we quite often get out of shape, so we’re getting ready to hit…
Patient People with a Purpose for Place
Patient People with a Purpose for Place Mezzacello is a private garden, homestead, Learning Lab for biochemistry, agriculture, robotics and technology integration for agriculture and sustainability. It is also a labor of love and our home. We knew from the…