Mushrooms in the Swales

After waiting for three years for rain, Al Baydha Project finally got a second test of its water system the last week of January, 2014. A week later, I found these mushroom growing where some of the swale had silted up. Not only do these fungi show that we are dramatically improving soil moisture but also that there is a living fungal network underneath our ground, which is one of the foundations for reestablishing healthy soil and reforesting the area.

[@informationwarfare]

Mushroom growth is the beginning of soil creation.

[@michellelloyd8865]

fabulous, returning the peninsula to it's Mediterranean past

[@ciceroaraujo5183]

Amazing channel

[@rcwarship]

Man oh man. The odds of those spores ever having a chance to land, grow, & prosper in that environment must be incredible. Thanks for sharing

[@harriskhan7671]

your hard work is now giving its fruit

[@crpth1]

That's truly a "wow" moment. Good to see the progression. :-)

[@releventhurt]

The Israelite wandered through the wilderness for 40 years i believe it would've said desert instead if that wasn't true be blessed by God and continue this wonderful life changing work I wish to help and build dams

[@usamaizm]

I love your videos. I've seen all of them. Please post more even if you think they're insignificant. I want the smallest details. You are a very dedicated individual. Keep up the good work. And may Allah make you successful in your tenure.

[@1MonthNoRegrets]

A Saudi Mushroom...wow.

[@kevinmclain3712]

How are things greening up in the canyon above the swales? I've been following your project for a least the last year or so, and I'm eager to see how things go for you. I wish you the best.

[@Chris.Davies]

Al Baydha project location: 21°03'05.44" N 39°54'10.87" E - it is extremely hard to find without these exact coordinates. You can follow the site's progress using Google Earth, and witness the transformation of what was a wasteland.

[@WizzleThump]

Wonder when the last time they got to come out and play was? Great job. More videos!!

[@miguel.storniolo]

Nice. Mushroom in desert hehe. Have agroforest in this place? Put more video from today. Miguel Storniolo, from Brazil.

[@aron8949]

wow! what a great sign !

[@quinto190]

That is probably a Coprinus-relative, the inkcaps. They grow on decaying organic matter.

[@quinto190]

Oh, and the ones on two photos you have on Instagram are parasol-relatives, Lepiota or Chlorophyllum. They also live from decaying organic matter. Both kinds are not mycorrhiza, but will certainly promote soil life and increase water capacity in the soil.

[@almeidacheang7853]

need plant or fix checkboard on the floor,make square,like in China,and a chance to more vegetation grow

[@almeidacheang7853]

put more mulching,going help the mushrooms and others plants,trees