The Power of Permaculture
This is the story of systems design and permaculture in the service of sustainability on an urban farm. This collage of images showcases 7 years of successful permaculture that transformed 30 cut stems of hydrangea, and 36 cut branches into the hornbeam allee that exists at Mezzacello Urban Farm today. This is the power of permaculture.
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 Foodist: Potato Galette
This fantastic galette is a favorite and a crowd pleaser! Crispy and creamy and easy to make as well!
The Foodist: Roasted Zucchini Chips
These crunchy and tasty chips are a delight in winter and summer! Easy to make, and easier to eat! And 100% vegetarian.
The Prince of Swales
Swales and Hugelkultur (under soil permaculture) on an urban farm in Columbus, OH. is a winning strategy to combat Climate Reality.
The Enclosed Sustainable Ecosystems of Mezzacello
What is a truly enclosed, self-sustaining ecosystem? It requires that the energy and materials going in are accounted for and amplified coming out.
Ecosystems Exist in 3D, X, Y, and Z
A philosophical treatise on the deep relationship between the soil below, the ground and the air above. Told by a tree
Life in the Aquatic Ecosystem
Many of my posts about the pond or as I like to call it, the aquatic ecosystem, have been complaints about the system in crisis. It is true; this pond was built on an Indian Burial ground and feels cursed.
Introducing Project Martian
How does Mezzacello resemble a Martian Colony? Both will be an artificial self-enclosed, sustainable, multi-stream ecosystem.