6/1/23 6/1/23

USDA Zones vs EcoRegions

The USDA Hardiness zones are broad approximations of climate and weather reality. The truth is more complex.

6/1/23 6/1/23

Enclosed, Interdependent Ecosystems

This is a fun way to help people see how the planned ecologies at Mezzacello Urban Farm all work together to support life.

5/28/23 5/28/23

Intentional Accessibility At Mezzacello

This is an update post on the expansion of raised planting beds at Mezzacello Urban Farm. along with new walkways.

5/10/23 5/10/23

The Garden of Grace and Charity

We found this sculpture in Virginia. We have been looking for something this charming for years. Now we have her in the garden.

5/6/23 5/6/23

Earth and Her Water

A visualization of the extreme shallowness of Earth's oceans and icecaps and how rare fresh water really is. This is why water is precious.

5/5/23 5/5/23

Spring is Sprung: It's a Trap!

A quick fun May The Fourth Blogpost about Ohio's quirky weather patterns so far this month.

5/1/23 5/1/23

Wind, Data, Interns, and Power In the City

My collaboration with my 17 year old intern studying the data & impact of bus traffic on wind turbines in the city.

4/30/23 4/30/23

Our Goal At Mezzacello Urban Farm

This is the mission and vision of Mezzacello: Grow, maintain, sustain, and entertain. Come visit us or tour to learn more.

4/29/23 4/29/23

The Foodist: Chestnut and Pumpkin Soup

Another delightful soup from The Soups of France. This soup is good hot, warm or cold! Perfect soup to impress!

4/29/23 4/29/23

Care and Maintenance of Birds and Rabbits

A quick training on how to take care of the birds and rabbits at Mezzacello. Not hard, just maintenance really.

4/23/23 4/23/23

Installing a Passive Solar Heater

A quick blogpost on my experiments with a passive solar heater for my classroom and battery bank storage area in winter.

Life Finds a Way

Ducks are a mystery. Roo-Paul-Ster keeps eating duck eggs, so this hen found a run around, laying in the chick brooder. They need a nest box.

4/20/23 4/20/23

Public Speaking About Sustainability

A reflection on why I love public speaking about my mission here at Mezzacello and how I want to try to change the world.

4/18/23 4/18/23

Converting Temps to Metric

This is a quick blogpost about how to convert standard celsius temps to fahrenheit while you are adapting to the metric system.

4/16/23 4/16/23

Deciding To Live With Purpose

A prelude to the announcement on Monday, April 16, 2023. Mezzacello Urban Farm is important and special to me.

4/10/23 4/10/23

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!

4/10/23 4/10/23

The Foodist: Cabbage and Roguefort Soup

Another exquisite soup from the book The Soups of France. This one has fresh veggies from the garden and that cheese!

4/8/23 4/8/23

Let's Start a Farm On Mars

In this blogpost I explore all the pieces that I have developed to pursue my dream farm on Mars. power, water, nutrients, and food.

4/3/23 4/3/23

My Podcast with The Innovation World Young Collaborators

My first podcast with the Innovation World Young Innovators Collaboration about #projectMartian

3/20/23 3/20/23

The Foodist: Frog Legs in Watercress Cream

This is a deceptively simple and delicious cream soup. Everyone is put off by the frogs legs, but do try it!