Permaculture in the Desert

[@robertdoupe822]

"All I need is time and water." I aspire to count my blessings like this person.

[@solfeinberg437]

Design them and then those little things will transform that area into a food forest paradise - that's not a small blessing - that's abundant life. That's everything. For her and the plants and the insects and little animals / chickens.

[@HFTLMate]

"One day, maybe we will reseed this desert and create a green corner for us, for our future, for our children. I think the message is green your place if you want to live safe. We destroyed a lot of things, we damage a lot of things and this is the time to correct all the mistakes. We torch this planet by bad behaviors, and this is a small step we can take. And in the future we will see good results for us and for our children."

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

Such a beautiful person.

[@Etobicoke67]

I agree. Hopefully Jordanians and other neighbors of Israel have learned from and work with Israel's longtime permiculturists in this way, to reclaim the desert and continue to provide work for Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria just across the border. Shame the PA, Hamas etc work toward destruction rather than help their own people.This can be a way forward so that Israel won't need to defend itself against terrorists anymore.

[@saraabaza7633]

@@Etobicoke67 what is wrong with you? This woman is a refugee because of Israel's doings! Learn from them? Ms Abla is an anti zionist and she is proud of being a Palestinian.

[@lewisreed8415]

@@Etobicoke67 You have access to the internet, do some research. Israel is an apartheid state.

[@cathymadsen2930]

This is how you raise up a community into health and prosperity 🤗 I love how Abla was able to improve her health... gardening is medicine for the mind and soul as well as the body.

[@georgecarlin2656]

medicine for the mind when you're moderately successful in gardening, otherwise it can give you quite some headaches :)

[@islandgardener158]

It is amazing what you are doing, it's wonderful, congratulations on your success.

[@josebenitez3732]

This woman is amazing and tenacious. She is proof that it can be done and that Permaculture can lead the way into rebuilding a more loving, connected community and world.

[@winterbloom1000]

This IS the way to heal our world. I so deeply believe so.

[@soniafinold4433]

les gens ont toujours travailler la terre, avec ou sans " permaculture" monsieur Yacouba Sawa Dogo paysan du Burkina Faso a bien reverdit le desert sans bruit, sans argent et seul !!!!!!!!

[@MakMan001]

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[@katsheetz]

God has blessed her with physical strength. An open and intelligent mind and the amazing serendipity to find herself near to the Lawtons (a miracle, no?)

[@НатальяПлискин]

​@@katsheetzIt's not a coincidence but God's planning.

[@snarkydinkfarm329]

What an amazing garden in such a hostile environment.. I would really like to see updates in the future..

[@NorthtoHopeDesert_Hues]

I would too!

[@miracleshappen4483]

Me too!

[@zomesargentina]

I also want to know about updates! Amazing!

[@katec9893]

They created an update a few days ago, she's a very inspiring woman!

[@joannabenson2279]

'To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow' (Audrey Hepburn). Abla you are fulfilling that belief. Great respect for you and your work in your amazing garden.

[@briangable08]

Brilliant, when I see how industrious Abla has been in that climate and rocky soil, I feel no one can say "I can't grow food", we in the UK just don't know how lucky we are with our climate. Just think how it would look if all Abla's neighbours made a similar effort. Well done to all who helped in the project.

Respect. This is true permaculture. Well done Abla

[@ZachSeely]

I'm happy Abla is able to heal herself, her community, and the earth. Cheers to Abla.

[@Tron2pointOh]

God bless this beautiful woman. What a wonderful accomplishment!

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

which God ? There are 5000 gods....!

[@waxwax8781]

Hello, Abla ~ from a desert of USA ~ where we are also "blessed" with the rockiest of "soil" ~ yet is healthier than living in the city. There are many living, giving things you are tending which are also in my three year plans to build a healthy soil that will feed pollinator, mind, body, and soul. It is said that a good student learns more from a bad teacher than a bad student learns from a good teacher. Fortunately, you are a good student of another good teacher, and you are teaching that which is good.

[@petereisenzopf7663]

This was a very inspiring video. In the future when I run into problems growing in upstate New York, I am going to think about this woman and how permaculture principles change her life.

[@Sketchbook9999]

R u at New York or considering moving to South America?

[@Hoireabard]

It’s really beautiful to see such a transformation of the desert. Congratulations Abla. That’s a great way to live. I hope to see a video in a couple of years to see the progression. ‎السلام عليكم

[@davewygonowski984]

AWESOME!!! I pray that all the neighbors will see this too and start doing the same...

[@brianevolved2849]

Do you think preying helps..do you have any proof it works ?

[@justahappygardener]

Thanks Geoff for just planting your seeds of inspiration for people like Alba to harvest. At Findhorn we say 'how do we change the world? One heart at a time" and you my friend personify this. If you're ever in my neck of the woods, Findhorn, Inverness Scotland, dinner's on me and if you need a place to stay, I'm your man. Paul & Debbie

[@Authorsayidabano]

I am so moved, so much respect to her. She inspired me an proves that anything is possible. Even desert can have flowers. Wow!

[@TRAM1N]

Abla, this is amazing, you are amazing! So glad and thankful that you took the time to show me around, thank you very much!!

[@jameskniskern2261]

The true meaning of "The Green Wave". It starts and radiates outward from each "drop". As is said, "We can solve all of our problems in a garden." Great work. Looking forward to seeing your property progress.

[@lulusperch1742]

Fantastic work Abla! It has come such a long way since I last saw it. I hope to visit again and drink tea with you in your beautiful green paradise :) inshallah

[@sidibelhaj7571]

Thanks Geoff for inspiring and transforming many peoples lifes like Ablq. I bought two acres back home in north of Morocco. I will definitely use permaculture to grow my own food and hopefully make some money from it.

[@loue6563]

You show just what is possible to do no matter what kind of land/soil you have when you know the right things to do. Truly beautiful!!!!

[@muhalko2982]

, oasis in desert. What a beautiful view. It's a happiness that you have your own food, and don't work as a slave in the city.. happy for you

[@N.Y.Business]

Love listening to this successful, intelligent and educated woman. Well done! Great job!

[@cuongtruong6043]

Love seeing the progress made by all those who attended the course and put it into action. Wouldn't it be great if that entire area including the hill she pointed out is saved and made green again?

[@coleenburris6816]

You are an amazing woman and a wonderful example of what a woman can do.

[@cornelstrydom9757]

What an incredible woman with such a positive message

[@solfeinberg437]

I've been interested in permaculture and working to practice it, only to look up and realize one of it's greatest and most active pioneers is across the street!

[@DaveTheHillsideGardener]

That is a very good start to a peaceful and lush garden.

[@roderickbowes2482]

You have to praise a woman who has such a positive and infectious take on life. I SUCCEED she says -- and you can see the sense of satisfaction, and enjoyment in her eyes. Well done Abla !!! You are an example to the World -- and Thanks to Geoff for being such a guiding light in this dessert !!!

[@strauchdieb7628]

Amazing. I garden in a cold and wet climate and yet I am most excited about desert permaculture. Much love!

[@mariewilhelm6370]

je suis très impressionnée, cette dame nous prouve que la permaculture marche partout et nous donne une leçon d'espoir.

[@patriciamcdonald6149]

I enjoyed the way you showed us all the work that you've done. Great to see how much the land supports you because you're working with it properly. You clearly have great permaculture neighbours. It's amazing the uplifting effect of being close to the land, and the joy of seeing growth and development right there. I enjoyed your video and hope you do more.

[@yetithruhiker9230]

That is awesome and an inspirational example of how permaculture can transform the most difficult environments.

[@monogramadikt5971]

looking forward to seeing this evolve over the next few years, fantastic work alba ;)

[@StefanSobkowiak]

Always amazing the healing and transformative power of a garden, for the soul and for the land.

[@VK-qo1gm]

A strong & determined woman, Abla has achieved a harmony of all good in her corner, soil, greenery, food, bees,etc. Amazing work, much love & respect to you

[@SF-po3ql]

What an amazing woman. She is unbelievably inspiring. I would love to see her again and garden now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jeff6899]

What a wonderful story...great to see the positive & persistent way that Abla has approached all this. Great post and work as well Geoff. Even enough produced water or runoff to grow some sugarcane. I also wouldn't mind seeing updates.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

I am in the desert too, doing Permaculture , in NM 87107 USA . Love her, thanks

[@vrwesternaustralia3118]

Salam aleykuhm ! I can really see your confidence and success in your life, may God continue to bless you and the people around you. Cannot wait for all your future updates and stories!!

[@SpareKingdom]

More videos with Abla please!!!! Abla - you are ammmmmmazing. You are inspiring me, thank you so much.

[@maskinmaskin1659]

An amazing woman and an amazing example of permaculture! Thanks to Geoff, the team, and everyone who supported the Permaculture Center project! The video is so-o-o-o-o inspiring!

[@JohnnyAppleseedOrganic]

Such a beautiful garden in a challenging and uncertain environment. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[@WinkWonkWonkWonkWonk]

Dear Abla, Thank you for discussing how this beautiful labor satisfies you as you heal from what you went through in the city. I feel it like medicine myself too. You have inspired me. What a lovely and prosperous place you have. Greetings from North America.

[@muchoqueaprender]

You continue to be a teacher. Peace and thankfull

[@natskis]

I love how she tried to help her neighbour... and found out it was Geoff Lawton. What a great story! Love to see an update on her progress! Looking great!

[@joansmith3492]

Amazing. Are all women in her city like her? She is impressive. What a lovely place and garden she has developed.

[@johannsmith5697]

I met a few palestinian women living in Jordan, and they have a similar energy and strength to this woman, one in particular was a maths teacher and very strong.

[@michaelbrawner4754]

She is an amazing woman! With an amazing garden! Most wouldn’t have the patience with trying to garden in the desert!

[@basadoenplantas3489]

This is awesome! Way to go Alba and Geoff, you are a great inspiration!

[@jordycorvers7465]

one of the most insipring stories for me that has made an impact on how I live. when I look at Abla, I always think of my mom and family. thank you for this!

[@4philipp]

I’d love to see her place in 2 years. Watching this almost makes me want to move there to do the same. The lush green Forrest’s of Maine are just not the same kind of challenge.

[@TheAureliac]

Keeping Maine green and largely forested is an incredibly important job as well.

[@4philipp]

TheAureliac that’s very true. Preservation is a huge job. Easiest one to implement are longer life cycles before tree harvest.

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

It would be great to follow Abla's journey. Slowly but surely humans are learning to live with and for the land. Best wishes from New Zealand.

[@maltawildlife]

This is so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your small heaven with us

[@acurt14]

Overused phrase but honestly, this is goals. Abla, you are amazing!!! My goal is to live sustainably like this one day

[@punkseth1]

😍 this is amazing. The tenacity makes me tear up a little

[@Beansie]

LOVE this woman! Such an inspiration of what's possible on an everyday person's level. Huzzah madame!

[@silviamartinelli6848]

You're not doing well, you're doing AMAZING. What a great video, I just re-watch it from time to time.

[@brianquinn5060]

what a wonderful lady ,what a wonderful garden you are creating and the mental anguish you have overcome .you have my great respect ,thank you for sharing this stoty.

[@quercus4730]

What a beautiful story. Thank You.

[@valorabock6325]

I am just learning about permaculture and implementing my first plans. This woman is inspiring and beautifully resilient. It would be an honor to meet her .

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Nice looking crop. Thanks for sharing.

[@thenextpoetician6328]

Wonderful what she's accomplished. Much respect. Will be good to see the progress over the coming years.

[@cathymarsollier9417]

Abla, you are an inspiration! All your hard work, and enjoyment and pride in it, show us what can be done.

[@valley3621]

Excellent video. Very inspiring. If you can grow a food forest in this landscape you can do it anywhere on the planet.

[@yukonjack8103]

Abla, you're growing a beautiful garden! Great work!

[@ELBLOKE503]

I love this type of videos. Interview more people like this thank you and much love

[@organicgrow4440]

Hi Geoff, I have just discovered you by this excellent video, from the little I have learnt about you so far you are an inspiration that anything is possible, God willing.

[@yewhocktan5112]

Well done. Wishing you good health, good gardening, good neighbours, good results, and successes.

[@GinaSiska]

Wow this video is so amazing!! This woman has transformed her little plot of land into a desert oasis!! This is how the Garden of Eden worked, I’m sure of it!!! This knowledge could most definitely transform the desert. Imagine all the drought and famine in parts of Africa and imagine imparting this life saving knowledge to help crush starvation in those parts of the world!!

[@3Sphere]

Incredibly beautiful and inspiring. I think there might have been just a little moisture on my cheek. I was quite touched by this presentation by Abla. Given the opportunity, most people will do the right thing and flourish.

[@chloechadwick7945]

Simply amazing. I wish more people would open their minds and learn to do what you have. Ever home in the middle east could look like yours.

[@christinabarry1969]

Abla, you are a remarkable woman. I am inspired by your hard work and knowledge. Best of luck in your continuing efforts.

[@louisegogel7973]

Thank you soooo much! Your work is well rewarded and inspiring to the world!

[@TheDaAims]

Wow, you did a great job ! Congratulation, keep greening the area ;)

[@rkh7904]

So lovely to see the garden form from such a harsh environment.It truly is a credit to the hard work you have made.I look forward to more updates, Abla.

[@moniquedemartin8843]

Thank you for sharing your inspirational story on growing so many fruits and vegetables in extremely poor soul, little rain, and very hot, dry, windy conditions. The love, dedication and principles behind the design are inspiring and I have a plan for my garden now and keen to do the same. All the best to you.

[@pascalelzinga]

So much inspiration from this lady! Amazing!

[@DennisMoore664]

God willing, indeed. Bless you and all your hard work, dear lady.

[@marjamerryflower]

What a wise and resilient woman. Good luck to you from the Netherland

[@adnanalhasan3746]

Great Video Abla ,, Thanks to you I started my worm farm bin on my roof and my Moringas getting bigger and bigger everyday.. Abla .. you are a great person,, I learned alot from you.. Thank you again

[@LeonieOrtonWrites]

Well done Alba! Loved this video. So inspiring.

[@danaleil6117]

This is incredible and inspiring! This wonderfull woman brings hope for the future. Thanks for sharing!

[@nerdhub3460]

I watch this video often. Conditions in Jordan are extreme. This just goes to show what is possible with knowledge and passion.

[@bardofely]

What an absolutely incredible garden with an amazing collection of plants and trees!

[@RossRaddi]

This Woman is incredible!

[@rand0m0mg]

God bless this wonderful lady! Amazing work!

[@winterbloom1000]

Excellent work! Thank you for showing the amazing garden in the making. You are blessed with an amazing spot to live. Would love to see the progression.

[@mariannegibson1407]

I love this - thank you for sharing. All my site issues are the opposite to yours: waterlogging, too little sunshine, too cool. And yet this is so inspiring to me, because I can feel such a connection to what you are doing and your love for growing - it is universal.

[@DiscoverPermaculture]

Hi Marianne it is all about working with what you have and passively modifying the conditions towards diversity in every way you can. Higher swale mounds create more well drained conditions, deeper swale sections create production ponds etc.

[@mariannegibson1407]

@@DiscoverPermaculture Many thanks, your advice is much appreciated :)

[@SolidGoldShows]

Great garden for a small place. It's amazing 👏

[@permacultisdruid3867]

She is doing VERY WELL! Respect.

[@a.l.a.7847]

Mashalla yah Abla! What an inspiration you and your green corner of the desert are.... I lived in Jordan and know firsthand how harsh the conditions are. So, Abla's achievements are that much more impressive and inspiring.

[@persnicketyu5561]

WOW! such a great inspiration, building something from nothing, amazing! Much love and respect!

[@Christodophilus]

A wonderful site, and an example of the kind of change that's needed. Well done. :)

[@ericvocke2604]

Nice work Abla! Very inspiring.

[@wamblee123]

Hello Alba. :) Thank You for having me in Your beautiful Garden. I wish you all the best and I hope to see more soon. Greetings from Hamburg/Germany. Rüdiger :)

[@JohnProsserVideo]

So beautiful! What a great place!

[@vivalaleta]

This woman is enchanting. A gifted storyteller.

[@michaellerner3764]

Thank you for sharing your view of your garden, your neighborhood and your future. I am looking at your hills in the distance from the hills of Judea. I grow my small garden in the same hopes of repairing some damage and making the future better for everyone. Make those hills green with life!

[@michaellerner3764]

I've started almond trees, river willow, grape, fig and pomegranate all from cuttings or seeds. Also acacia, honeysuckle, juniper/cypress and carob. Working on hazelnut + loquat/shesek. All tiny now, but growing every day around some marigolds, kale, tomatoes, radishes, rocket, turkish rocket and some other experiments (and bugs). I thankfully learn from this garden every day.

[@muhamedgreatman]

Mashallah sister good effort will produc good result .what you show as you and our teacher Geoff Lawson will change our planet insha Allah

[@misst1586]

Hello to Alba from Washington state, usa. Goodjob!