Spring is Sprung: It's a Trap!
A quick fun May The Fourth Blogpost about Ohio's quirky weather patterns so far this month.
Spring 2023 Is In Bloom
On Easter weekend, we managed to put together a few lovely bouquets of flowers from the emerging gardens at Mezzacello. Enjoy!
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Notes on Infrastructure and Ponds
A photo reminds me what to do to properly winterize the pond’s bio filter system. The pond is due for a refit this spring.
![The Enclosed Sustainable Ecosystems of Mezzacello](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661208c84d455812b1da4496/1712621572008-XQGCR6RMOOMKUFQ3UIFD/image-asset.jpeg)
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.
![Producing Food and Eating as an Art](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661208c84d455812b1da4496/1712621549108-2S2KEG4OTHS5AAJ8S61Z/image-asset.jpeg)
![The “Keeping Up With The Jones’” Effect](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661208c84d455812b1da4496/1712621604211-20TKJAUQSK40PDXBXHX8/image-asset.jpeg)
The “Keeping Up With The Jones’” Effect
Our neighbors, Jeff and Scott throw a fabulous party in mid-summer called “The Lantern Party” and it is such a great honor to be part of this tradition.
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