4/9/23 4/9/23

Compost Update 2023 - Restocking the Bioreactor

Time to use the leaves I saved in 2022 to shred them and hold them in reserve through the spring and summer!

5/27/22 5/27/22

Lesson: Team Building 101

This lesson covers what is expected of teams and what a team is. It's important that students see themselves and others as a unit.

4/21/22 4/21/22

Mezzacello 2.0 Foundations

When the concrete slabs were finally poured in place and the work of rebuilding Mezzacello from scratch could finally begin.

11/23/21 11/23/21

Mezzacello and the Harvesting of Gratitude

This is the season to be grateful because it is also the season to change. Be gracious, grateful, and open to change.

5/5/21 5/5/21

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.

4/1/21 4/1/21

Spring 2021 at Mezzacello

3/4/21 3/4/21

The Foodist: Big Mom's Pan-Seared Potatoes, Onions, and Kale

3/3/21 3/3/21

Looking forward to Spring!

3/3/21 3/3/21

Spring 2021 and the Brunerform

An update on the gardens this spring and a candid little confessional and observation on Spring, Beauty, Life, and Fashion.

2/17/21 2/17/21

The Vision for the Formal Gardens

2/6/21 2/6/21

Next Steps for Project Martian

1/15/21 1/15/21

The Foodist: Rabbit Pot-Au-Feu

1/11/21 1/11/21

The Aquatic Ecosystem in 2021

12/3/20 12/3/20

The Foodist: Martian Matzo Soup

11/20/20 11/20/20

The Evolution of the House

This house has a history! 160+ years of history is not getting fixed in just one season. But we love her and she loves us back.

10/20/20 10/20/20

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.

9/27/20 9/27/20

The Guest House

9/19/20 9/19/20

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.

9/7/20 9/7/20

Gilligan’s Island meets MacGyver meets Ray Bradbury

Jim Bruner 8/21/20 Jim Bruner 8/21/20

The Foodist: Carbonara Fritatta

This is a delightful mashup of carbonara and frittata. We make ours from fresh duck eggs.