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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,
Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Diversity Diversity in an ecosystem is always a good thing. I produce high quality compost and fertilizers from various sources. But the poultry and rabbit manure have limits. And it takes time and energy to synthesize them to where the…
Spring 2021 at Mezzacello
Well it’s nearly Easter in this year after COVID19. My enclosed sustainable ecosystem is readying itself to come back to life. I decided this cold sunny day was the perfect day to record Mezzacello. This is right before it goes…
Redefining Mezzacello
Mezzacello is more than an urban farm. It is more than a group of enclosed sustainable ecosystems. It is also a learning lab dedicated to advancing and innovating agricultural and technology solutions for urban food deserts. That takes improvements in…
The Rule of Sustainability – 3 and 5 Strategy
Sustainability is an important topic right now. We need more of it, and better metrics to define what “it” is.
The Manure That Infected Mars
#ProjectMartian really worked well. Especially during the COVID19 isolation. Last year every bit of manure and green and brown for compost went through the #Bioreactor. I was mocked for using it. I was chastised for calling it that. But it…
The New Neighbor Who Has 100 feet
Well year two of #ProjectMartian has been a learning experience to be sure! My original idea was to test if we could send greens and browns to Mars to recreate compost and soil on Mars (we can). But I neglected…
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.
Foodist: Butter Bean and Broccolini Salad
Butter Bean and Broccolini Salad Recipe: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 lb. Broccolini, cooked and trimmed3 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. lemon zest2 tablespoons juice2 tbsp. capers, drained and chopped2 tbsp. honey mustard1/2 red pepper flakes1 (15.5-ounce) can small…
What an Ecosystem Looks Like
What An Ecosystem Looks Like At Mezzacello we do not city garden. City water is used for cooking, sewage, and RARELY for watering delicate plants in the height of summer. Even then we collect rainwater and use that when we…