Mezzacello and the Urban Ag Tech Camps
In the summer of 2021 Mezzacello was a fantastic series of summer camps designed to expose students to diverse careers in ag.
Build Biomass To Make the Soil Black
When Fall arrives, we turn the beauty of Mezzacello back into Compost using robots, hardwork, and the goodwill of our neighbors.
Give Weeds a Chance to be Useful
When you encounter weeds in your garden, take the time to find out what they are and how the Amish use them.
The Many Potatoes of ProjectMartian
In the movie The Martian, Mark Wapney planted potatoes on Mars. I can see why. The potatoes LOVED the composted soil with the martian regolith analog. Read more about it!
Reframe the Farm and the Frontier
In this blog I make the case to reframe the urban farm as more than just plants, food, animals, and work. It is a frontier as well.
Sustainable Food Security at Mezzacello Across Ohio
Mezzacello interacts in Ohio with tours, visits, online and onsite programming. A surprising spread!
Store Bought Food and Seeds
How do we know that the food we buy is organic? After all it doesn’t stamped and the seeds aren’t going to tell you anything. Data!
Indicator Species
This was my first year of summer camps at Mezzacello. I used fresh horse manure in the garden. big MISTAKE! Now we know better.
The Foodist: Eggnog Waffles with Blueberry and Thyme Reduction
This is a delightful eggnog waffle, Yum! With a surprising and savory fruity reduction that pairs beautifully!
The Foodist: Potato Galette
This fantastic galette is a favorite and a crowd pleaser! Crispy and creamy and easy to make as well!