Mezzacello

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…

#ProjectMartian bed WITH manure from outside Mezzacello.

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

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 Seed of a Dream

The seed of a dream. Social media reminded me of a night from 10 years ago that has come to fruition today. The gardens and eating flowers.

The seed of a dream

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…

Delicious and super fresh Butter Bean and Broccolini Salad

Sustainable Food Security at Mezzacello Across Ohio

Mezzacello interacts in Ohio with tours, visits, online and onsite programming. A surprising spread!

Map of Mezzacello's impact across Ohio.

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…

The formal gardens

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…

Starting to distribute compost

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…

Gardens of Solar Power and Sustainable Ecosystems

Gardens of Solar Power and Sustainable Ecosystems Mezzacello took a major step into the future this summer installing solar power systems with the help and guidance of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, the PAST Foundation and Amazon. From the point…

The west face of Mezzacello