Nature

Lesson: Micro Hydroponics Systems

Students will repurpose takeout container to start growing seedlings in a small hydroponic container with a heat map to promote germination and growth,

Indicator Species

This was my first year of summer camps at Mezzacello. I used fresh horse manure in the garden. big MISTAKE! Now we know better.

The Parterre Herbal Garden Microclimate

Why a parterre garden? It’s equal part microclimate and ecology and space for tender herbs. Plus it looks really nice.

The Parterre Herbal Garden Microclimate
High summer lushness

Biofilter and Critical Race Theory

The Biofilter and Critical Race Theory Returning to the Farm I went on vacation last week. It was much needed. As an #UrbanFarmer it is so easy to slip into #workMode 24/7. Sometimes the mind needs time to discover new…

Cleaning the Biofilter Manually.

Store Bought Food and Seeds

How do we know that the food we buy is organic? After all it doesn’t stamped and the seeds aren’t going to tell you anything. Data!

The Daddy Influence

The “Daddy” Influence Perspective is everything. When Rick and I first started the idea of Mezzacello, 7 short years ago we both of us knew we were not describing the same thing. Rick’s vision was formal and elegant, my vision…

An Urban Farm/Home

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…

Every plant you see here is from cuttings

Fall Spa Day For The Ducks on the Farm

The ducks enjoying a spa day on the engineered pond that works to keep the ducks healthy and alive.

Build Biomass To Make the Soil Black

When Fall arrives, we turn the beauty of Mezzacello back into Compost using robots, hardwork, and the goodwill of our neighbors.

Building Mezzacello In Stakes, Strings, and CAD

The behind the scenes story of how Mezzacello has evolved and the personalities that have enabled this growth.