Expanding the Growing Area of Mezzacello 2023
This is a post detailing the construction of 16 new raised bads at Mezzacello and I how I did it and why!
![The Parterre Herbal Garden Microclimate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661208c84d455812b1da4496/1712621609207-JAWN1T7PR12YO2JRREBQ/image-asset.jpeg)
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.
![Hugelkultur at Mezzacello](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661208c84d455812b1da4496/1712621495407-1D62MZRMX8M3HKXWT84O/image-asset.jpeg)
Hugelkultur at Mezzacello
German for Hill Culture, this ancient form of permaculture transforms lifeless, heavy clay dirt into a forest floor and captures CO2.