Prepping the Soil to Green this Wasteland

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João Gilberto Milanez from Agroforestry International came out to Dustups Ranch to oversee the implementation of the planting plan. The first planting area covers 3,500 square feet (325 m^2) and will receive all of the love that we can give it: soil amendements, mulch, drip irrigation, etc. But first, we need to mark our syntropic lines and get everything ready.
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[@dustupstexas]

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[@PankajDoharey]

Maybe you should grow ton of agave and eventually start a Tequilla company. That seems like the most feasible thing to do.

[@stephenpadilla4086]

We have been using GasBuddy for years now.

[@user-sf7lv4jm4c]

The only problem I see with this is the amendments aren’t deep enough to stop the sun from oxidizing the nutrients out of them. The swales at Tucson have gathered large quantities of organic material to turn to dirt. But had they had a large amount of manure and grass a twigs biochar etc trucked in and dumped in the swale the would’ve been viable within a year. Your doing it the right way but quantity is king. I built a small swale by hand in craggy wash and brought in straw and brush with sacks of garden soil etc. for the year I was camped there it had degraded into soil. It clouded a couple of times and the swale held up well because the mass of organic material slowed the flow of water. Just advice and take it how you wish. I would get dump truck loads of manure, leaves twigs, etc. if that’s economically feasible. And it might be expensive but it might also save money in the long run. It would definitely capture way more water. Sand damns would also allow you to store tons of water without evaporation. You should check those out.

[@user-sf7lv4jm4c]

I built a swale roughly one mile into craggy wash on the left hand side just past the mile marker if you happen to be in lake Havasu City. It’s on the other side of a raised section you can park on. Large quantities of biomass is the best way to go. Also the swales at Tucson Arizona would be a good place to visit. The government commissioned swales built in the depression to put men to work. It took 100 years for them to fill with organic matter to form dirt. Check them out on KZbin if you get a chance. No organic material was added to them.

[@MatchlessConcepts]

I cant wait for the episode when it rains! I want to see those checkdams, swales, and bathtubs do thier thing :)

[@dustupstexas]

Me, toooooooo

[@jakubiskra523]

Do you know how long does it going to take to rain?

[@MiguelCM_98]

@@jakubiskra523in this desert you never know sometimes it rains all the way to September and sometimes in May. Or sometimes it just doesn’t rain

[@mariuskoekemoer4646]

With all the Chemtrails and cloud seeding around it could happen at any time

[@andrew300169]

@@mariuskoekemoer4646what’s in the chemtrails?

[@Boimeirelles]

as a brazilian i dont think people here realize how valuable our soil is, i know there are a lot of good soil in the US but here in Brazil its just crazy anything you wanna plant it grows but we are destroying our soil to plant monocultures like sugar cane and soy beans.. great job guys

[@dustinbossmusic]

Brazil is killing the Amazon rainforest, that's the biggest ecological problem on earth. I wouldn't use Brazil as an example. I'd probably mention extinct Natives before I would mention Brazil. Brazil is horrible to the environment.

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

Mr. Milanez is such an amazing person. I am glad we got to meet him here. Thank you, sir!

[@sonicclang]

Shaun, I definitely appreciate the accelerated release schedule! This has become one of my favorite channels to watch on KZbin. It takes A LOT for me to click subscribe on this site. I've clicked the bell icon TWICE. One is a music production channel, yours is the second. That's the level you've reached for me. You might be doing one of the most important projects in the united states right now. You should have Mossy Earth or Andrew Millison out to your land. Do a crossover video or three. I'd literally pay to see that.

[@dustupstexas]

Thanks!

[@perfectionpersonified0]

Bro thanks for channel recommendation couldn’t find videos of people actually doing the permaculture rather than just lecturing about it

[@reedjacksonmaccom]

my backyard has totally fertile soil, and I neglect it unlike Dustups I’ll fix that much appreciation for your inspiration

[@devdeuce93]

Plant natives !

[@maxschon7709]

Improving the soil is the Key for the growth of plants.

[@mckimmym]

Welcome to another episode of the Dozer is broken!

[@georgeahacker]

That's the nature of dozers.

[@dustupstexas]

🤣

[@MiguelCM_98]

@@dustupstexas I be honest that happens super often. I work with them to and it is normal. You thought you fixed something else breaks 😂

[@SirHeinzbond]

at this time i would have moved all that stones by hand, shovel and wheelbarrow i guess...

[@irrichman]

@@SirHeinzbond And then after a few hours, you decide you'd rather be a professional mechanic and fix the dozer 😂

[@carl9901]

sounds like the soil could benefit from hosting a giant outdoor party with free drinks and no bathrooms

[@t.r.l.4377]

May could lure some mules in by planting a line of waterjuggs n canned beans through his land?!

[@drvanon]

In this video it feels like joa has gotten a lot more comfortable with English since the last one.

[@dustupstexas]

He just needed immersion

[@drvanon]

It is the single best way to learn a language.

[@327efrain]

Commenting for the algorithm, really can’t wait for the next rain event, no matter how minor

[@b4k4survivor]

I'm worried in the first big rain his dams will wash out. I don't understand how the spillways are set up to work.

[@ad2040]

Indeed, if they are overwhelmed they will just create new downcuttings from the ends, or as you say if it goes over the top it will wash out the whole check dam. Of course we will find out over the next few months and corrections can be done.

[@maxschon7709]

Sorry Shaun that I ever told you to use Coffee grounds but I NEVER EVER though you would Put that much Work into it. You are great !!!!

[@doubtingtom92]

"How mechanically inclined are you?" "... I can turn a wrench 🤷‍♂️" lol

[@motoben6520]

He waited his whole life for that scene! I came to the comments just for this.

[@RestartVandelay]

The last few videos with João have been great.

[@louisd586]

Absolutely amazing work guys. Not only are you educating us by showing how it’s done, but you’re also giving us so much motivation to get out there and do it!!!!

[@Der_Goldjunge]

I could watch a 1 hour video of this project every day. Pls keep up the great work!!

[@dashatron]

Can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate this channel. Not only do I learn a lot, but seeing the reality of the process makes me feel a lot less crazy as I go through my own mini desert to forest project, also as a novice. The process definitely looks like chaos to onlookers from the outside…

[@marcus268]

I have mad respect for your work, its a global thing, hope we can turn the clock back! Cant thank you enough! You give more hope than any preacher! Greetings from Germany

[@unsilentzone3357]

Im glad youve got a sponsor for videos!!! That is so awesome they are willing to chip in towards your channel and this project.

[@dustupstexas]

I'm delighted to have the support

[@benc1927]

Been following since the beginning, getting more and more excited about this channel and where it's going. I know its going to be a multi-year endeavor but this is certainly a journey to watch unfold.

[@brianmanden]

Just a shout out of encouragement. Good work guys. Hello from Denmark.

[@maxschon7709]

Would interessing If it Rains If the Dam keep Water.

[@redrangerrr558]

Please do an update vid after the rain focusing on the water, i really want to see how all your work has paid off.

[@Bardmusic66]

There are more and more examples of re-greening the desert! This works!

[@joshuasl9orpyouarecharon220]

you said that you did 2 steps forward and 2 steps back. this video looks like 10,000 steps forward. Good job I wish I can help. I'm excited to see what rain does to ur work done.

[@robertbobert-3861]

6:55 "I can turn a wrench" Felt that brother lol

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

What a fantastic success nutrient charging and fungal inoculating your biochar, Shaun. And thanks to Joao for the continued practical education.

[@TheCuratorofThrift]

Love seeing the process! I'm learning a lot! Here is all the stuff I have learned by watching others throughout the years. I am and will always be learning. I'm also enjoying it, a lot. ------- I don't bag my grass. I mow without the bag and let it be. I dont have to use chemicals to keep it green. I don't rake up the leaves. I mow them back into the lawn and leave them in all the Planter beds. In-laws don't listen to me, so I recently took a contractor bag of leaves and used them to blanket my raised garden beds. I plant cover crops in my garden for the winter, then grind them up in my chipper shredder, a recent buy for the garden, and then put it all in the garden. All plant and tree clipping can now be shredded and used in my beds now. I drink coffee. I dry the grounds and put them in a jar. Then, shredd the unbleached filters in a paper shredder. I drink tea. I dry the bags. Then, put the grounds in the jar with the coffee grounds. Then, shredd the unbleached filters in a paper shredder. Eggs. I dry the shells, uncleaned, then smash them and use a mortar and pestle to grind them up. Then, I put them in the jar with the coffee and tea grounds. Once the jar is full, I sprinkle it into various potted plants or in the garden. All of my fruit and vegetable leftovers and cuts go into my compost beds. I shred up clean papers and clean cardboard in my paper shredder. Then, when that is full, I put it out in the compost bed and let the bugs and worms do their work.

[@mattysones]

Rooting for you man. May the Algorithm grant you more viewers and donation

[@xcistens]

This is for me a wild project, creating a desert "forest" is just blowing my mind, Wish I could just jump cut to 5-10 years to hopefully see your fruitful results!

[@937mike]

Saw this on a boating channel; he used disposable diapers to mop up diesel and other fluids in the engine compartment. Definitely made cleanup easier.

[@b4k4survivor]

"One rock check dam" and "rock run down" gang in the place! I hope Shaun joins us in our one rock revolution!

[@daveyboon9433]

Thank you for the surprise. It's really good to see you put so much work where it is needed. This was very satisfying for me because I have had three trees cut down around my house. Very sad!

[@michaelbird2857]

it's awesome watching this come together!! i'm a personal trainer, single arm farmer carries are everywhere in daily life lol (especially for those doing the one trip shopping bag hauls lol). keep up the great work!

[@AlmightyRawks]

Once you get this process down, repeating it will only get easier :) Good luck, I hope you see the fruits of this section of planting soon!

[@monkeylordofdoom14]

Always love seeing these updates!!

[@gaiushenrique]

That make me want to become a farmer, taking care of the soil and watch plants grow because of your work is wonderful

[@bombazintahdegree6582]

This manure you've made is the greatest invention you need out there.. Kudos

[@elsiesmith1771]

Awesome Shaun. Love that you can share accelerated content. Us viewers are always waiting! :)

[@zombi3907]

Sending good thoughts your way. This is the kind of project that is a nice relief to all the craziness in the world. Keeps me hopeful. Thanks so much for this work.

[@jennythompson7513]

This is such an amazing journey to watch! I find this a very uplifting channel. You are inspiring me to want to find ways to do something similar, even if it's on a small scale.

[@Squilly101]

How practical would it be to put a long roll of shade cloth 3ft off the ground to cover the lines of prickly pears you are planting to give them protection and moisture retention from the beating sun?

[@emrullahocal2582]

I hope all the efforts you guys doing will not be waste of time. The fruits of your time and works bloom very soon.. Good job man.,.

[@DuanRussel]

very good, very excited to see the process and the results!

[@WhitneyBee87]

Shaun can’t wait to see your project succeed. Watching every episode

[@Wyonsvd]

Glad you’re back to feeling good about the project!

[@elkneto4334]

joao for president!! hes such a great help.. thank you guys

[@ncooty]

Definitely admirable tenacity and commitment.

[@canarc1]

Dude, your commitment and staying power to this project is fantastic. Really hope your desert oasis comes to fruition.

[@vaibhavdlv]

Great work guys. It's a difficult task but the methodical way you are going about it and educating all of us while doing it, is really commendable. Wish you best of luck and cheers!

[@user-to7rq1yn4r]

Watching from Australia. Loving your content, keep it up 😊

[@chizzizz6711]

Let's goooo! Shaun amazing progress,, so exciting to see where you're at and everything that's happening.

[@TalRohan]

Great to see things moving along, I feel like the planting routine is a winner. Hopefully you get a little rain to help it along fairly soon too The trailer seems to be well built since it survived reasonably well getting up to the ranch with a decent sized load Thanks for bringing us along for the prickly bouncy ride

[@BullgearRCvideos]

Just thought I would mention this as I have just recently found out myself. If you stop at Starbucks and ask for coffee grounds, they will give them to you. Two stops in two days got me 10 gallons. Good source of free slow release nitrogen.

[@4wdboss230]

Progress. Loving it. So much work, but gonna be so worth it.

[@johnnlemos]

I started follow this channel since the beginning However, right now I'm able to bet this project is going to the right way.João o que vc está fazendo aí é resultado de muito estudo, pesquisa e prática..parabéns!!

[@rolandotorres1931]

I love what you are doing, good luck, brother..

[@Meeshka-pj3lq]

Love what you are doing!!!

[@subverted]

Glad to see you are going to be planting the cacti this time instead of just scattering them! Good luck with all the hard work. Hope you start to see some results after the summer monsoon season.

[@1944chevytruck]

Always something.... keep calm and carry on

[@pedrofadigas]

I’m looking forward to see the results and of course not expecting to much in the short turn but in the long run. 😊

[@derrick_builds]

Will be waiting to see how this one comes out. That is a lot of hard work you boys are doing.

[@ethanwofford8247]

While this add plays can I say how I’ve just been waiting excited for this here video!!

[@gdawlton]

It's very exciting. I am hoping you guys are just a stinking-huge success.

[@mjbolts]

Good to see. Amazing work❤

[@raresaturn]

finally some decent soil/fertilizer

[@virinagarcia8537]

Looking great!

[@breabeyrouti7834]

Whoa so much is happening!!!!! I'm so excited for you. Looks like your dream is really coming true

[@RonyTheNevadian]

Very hard working

[@salamandiusbraveheart4183]

Great work

[@akocbibbo]

great episode, looking forward to more!

[@denisearens3347]

This is so exciting! Even tho it will seem like forever to see the result.

[@president2]

Love it so much keep it up as always 💘

[@NikiCanotas]

Its the save the environment gym. Join today for free... volunteer and feel the burn.

[@johannesheiner8485]

great vid, like always, and love the weekly upload scedual

[@tdu2supersport]

great content right now!

[@heraldreichel1971]

Thanks!

[@dustupstexas]

Thank you!!!

[@MrFlatTaxi]

Incredible ❤

[@pigimiceli]

Awsome. keep the good work up boys

[@randlaird8863]

Great edit on this one. Keep up the astonishing mission you’re on, Shaun. If you’re a viewer reading this who hasn’t done so already, hit up the website! So informative.

[@dustupstexas]

Thank you!

[@calebfast8088]

Phew, this channel is growing so fast!

[@iancox506]

Looking forward to the rain. In my little brain, i just envision soil amendments are the ticket... obviously. But like, dump trucks full. Many trucks. Over and over again. Like, start a GoFundMe where we can chip in for Truck #3. Then we see that truck on a Dust Up episode.

[@Nphen]

Last episode I mentioned in a comment that I hope the brand Lytehorse would sponsor you and give you one of their stand-up 4x4 mini EV. The scene going on at 4:20 with you running back to grab tools for the 'dozer, that's just what I was talking about in my comment! Glad your kid is lifting weights. Good hustle!

[@dustupstexas]

That'd be an ideal sponsor!

[@hassanlas]

very exciting

[@T_Barb]

I was in the skilled trades at General Motors. I was a machine repairwoman. I’ve made and installed many a hydraulic hose. I just can’t understand all of the hydraulic problems you’ve been having. The main failures we had were from hoses rubbing on each other or on something it shouldn’t but that was RARE.

[@dustupstexas]

It turned out that the shop reused the old fittings

[@jenniferpolk962]

Looking forward to rain! I hope you get a lot of it this season.

[@susanharris8406]

Very interesting

[@JohnDoe-vm5rb]

It's fascinating watching your progress, and educational. The only thing I can think to suggest that might aid you is if you're going to chop anything up with a machete again, consider bringing a large wooden table for a workbench? it looks very awkward holding cacti up in the air like that when you chop them.

[@xsix16]

love it

[@user-ei2qn9kv1m]

The process is embedded… This is a very interesting video Create ridges, bury biochar with increased bacteria, plant cactus lines, and sow seeds. It's a divine project I'm excited Those processes I remember someone who said they wanted to do it themselves.

[@tamrahawkes3170]

Leaf of life just did a video on greening the desert it’s super interesting how they use cattle to help them

[@jmattoxriskpro]

Couod you share it here?

[@helensherpa5783]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5DJdKmKbtNjaNksi=elNQ9CNLFi8hdwZB

[@helensherpa5783]

Here it is - very interesting

[@ChrisWijtmans]

they have different conditions there though. Like flowing water.

[@user-fx7wg6iv3f]

@@ChrisWijtmans They didn't when they started.

[@ArosIrwin]

Looks like you need a plow. It'd make moving strips of soil around easier. You could get a pushplow that's like a wheelbarrow but it has a plowshare on it instead.

[@RokIvanGorsic]

Hey could I recommend that you look how birdhouses in Egypt or over the Africa they are called pigeon houses. It gives shelter to birds and they crap on the floor to give humus.

[@Melicoy]

Please don't be offended; but all these actions you are taking depends on water. I would start this process closer to the bottom of the gully at the high water mark or a bit higher. I notice when I was starting out the platue would wash out if I didnt have enough of a ditch at the back. Flat or no berm on the downward slope will result in a wash out too. Start small and work your way larger. Remember it is all about retaining water and this includes not letting any leave your sit or area you are working one. That is #1 Next is shade. Larger trees (like mimosa) to stop wind and evaporation. The water must percolate and fill up those empty reservoirs underground. All the best brother

[@b4k4survivor]

Good advice. Small, simple earthen structures like one rock check dams, rock run downs, and media lunas at the high water points of those washes, working his way down, would yield the most fruit for the labor/time/money, imo. I also noticed that the land and washes over by his Yurt seem to be higher elevation, so I'm not sure why he isn't focusing his work over there since generally it's best to start as high up on your watershed as you can, and it's right be some of his infrastructure.

[@eslnoob191]

PLANTING DAY!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSS (And don't forget Mother's Day too, kids! 😉)

[@francoisdavel1786]

I have patches in my garden that is really rocky, and dead and nothing wants to grow. I now understand why and how to fix it. Biochar + bacteria + fungus for the win.

[@MiguelCM_98]

Hey, when you are making the dirt dam you have to get the dirt from the bed of the creek not the sides. I learn this while doing them. If you dig on the side where the water will be, it will help create a better floor so that the water doesn’t just soak into the ground. Also it help dam not be shallow and the water living trough the bottom of the dam.

[@dustupstexas]

I want the water to soak into the ground

[@ernestohemingway2308]

The project looks good. In Costa Rica, there was a project that dumped orange peels into a barren land that later grew into a forest. Look up on KZbin about 'Orange Peels dumped in Costa Rica.' You have a very inspiring project on your land. Thank you.

[@hornstein12]

Cant wait for the rain...

[@leroyessel2010]

The modern day AWG devices are gearing up for very low cost and ulra low energy requirements. Harvesting water from the air and recycling inside green house can be captured and recycled especially with aquaponics for fish, vegetable and growing bacteria to make plant fertilizer.