Design Challenge: Birds vs Mammals vs Insects vs Bacteria
In this design challenge we will .look at four unique life forms on an urban farm. What do they have in common, how are they different? What do they need?
The Foodist: Cauliflower and Roquefort Soup
This is a modification of another The Foodist recipe. The cauliflower, roquefort and walnuts pair nicely. If you are not allergic to nuts, TRY THIS!
Tour of The Potager Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the potager gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of roots, vegetables,and flowers using technology.
Tour of The Parterre Gardens
Welcome to the tour of the parterre gardens at Mezzacello. We grow a variety of herbs and flowers and here in microclimates.
Tour of The Livestock Sheds
Welcome to the tour of the livestock shed at Mezzacello. We raise a variety of livestock and insects that are integral to the health of Mezzacello.
Tour of The Pond
Welcome to the tour of the pond at Mezzacello. We also call this the aquatic ecosystem and it is integral to the health of Mezzacello.
Tour The Hornbeam Allee
Welcome to the Tour the Hornbeam Allee. This area is also called the Secret garden and is a bird and human sanctuary.
Tour The Pollinator Runway
Welcome to the post Tour The Pollinator Runway. This section of the gardens at Mezzacello is dedicated to insects, birds, and small mammals who improve the biodiversity of the gardens.
Tour The Formal Garden Rooms
Part of the Ecosystems of Mezzacello Tour, the Formal Garden Rooms invite you to Explore their systems. Enjoy and be surprised.
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.
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.
Spring is Sprung: It's a Trap!
A quick fun May The Fourth Blogpost about Ohio's quirky weather patterns so far this month.
VAWT4All Initial Data Collection
A pop up blogpost created by one of my High School interns at Mezzacello. Data collection and models. Learn more here.
The Foodist: Stone Soup Vegetable Broth
Boiled bits of vegetables, cooked with spices until they boil, and then wrapped in a towel to finish cooking.
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.
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.
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!
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.