Lasagna Garden

Pop Up Compost Piles

At Mezzacello, the various ecosystems always need tending. When we know that a garden bed will need to sit fallow for a season because we either don’t have time or money to get it done, I will intentionally plant nitrogen-fixing…

A hastily pulled together compost pile comprised of hairy vetch, clover, mulch, twigs, and dead. lives

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

Care and Instructions for a Parterre Garden

The parterre garden has a long and storied history. It is a good system for gardening and is quite effective.

Care and Instructions for a Parterre Garden

Martian Zero-Dirt Soil Update 2022

It’s been a few years since I initiated the bioreactor and compost engine at Mezzacello. Time for a year two update.