How We Transformed the Desert

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  • @samdave3745
    @samdave3745 2 місяці тому +122

    Following on your footsteps, I’m growing a food forest around my house in the middle of Abu Dhabi desert.

    • @sielukettu
      @sielukettu 2 місяці тому +13

      So cool! Do you make videos about your garden? 🌱

    • @k0mm4nd3r_k3n
      @k0mm4nd3r_k3n 2 місяці тому +11

      Even very amature videos would be cool 😎

    • @janus878
      @janus878 2 місяці тому +3

      🙏

    • @ariankarimi952
      @ariankarimi952 2 місяці тому

      UAE is horribly run; totally undemocratic and anti environment

    • @alm_alb
      @alm_alb 2 місяці тому +5

      I hope you find success

  • @ninemoonplanet
    @ninemoonplanet 2 місяці тому +49

    I keep running into doubters, it's amazing how many people just will accept "there's nothing we can do". I finally understood the use of stoneworks for making swales.
    Lately I have found more people using permaculture and building a resilient long-term food forest. That's encouraging.

    • @Kalamain
      @Kalamain 2 місяці тому +2

      The problem is that too many see the VERY hard work at the start as a killer for any projects.
      It **IS** hard work... But it shows results!

    • @crazyjay6331
      @crazyjay6331 2 місяці тому

      Yes the entire world is brainwashed 😭

    • @Kalamain
      @Kalamain 2 місяці тому

      @@crazyjay6331 Nah... Just ignorant and a little lazy.
      Most people just don't understand what is needed.

    • @crazyjay6331
      @crazyjay6331 2 місяці тому

      @@Kalamain and why is that? Because it's hidden from them and they think that Co2 and heat is the problem when in reality it's the solution and because they think it's the main issue, it's perfectly fine to dump toxic chemicals and rubbish everywhere ect. They have been so brainwashed by consumerism, they don't even care, they think "new" technologies will "save" them, nicola tesla could give free electricity to the world 100 years ago. Any new technology that could save us is bought out and hijacked or buried.

    • @crazyjay6331
      @crazyjay6331 2 місяці тому

      @@Kalamain and why is that? Because it's hidden from them and they think that Co2 and heat is the problem when in reality it's the solution and because they think it's the main issue, it's perfectly fine to dump toxic chemicals and rubbish everywhere ect. They have been so brainwashed by consumerism, they don't even care, they think "new" technologies will "save" them, nicola tesla could give free electricity to the world 100 years ago. Any new technology that could save us is bought out and hijacked or buried.

  • @glennfiedler6236
    @glennfiedler6236 2 місяці тому +27

    I'd love to see a video of the site in rain, and how it reacts after. Thanks Geoff!

    • @TheWoodlandOrchard
      @TheWoodlandOrchard 2 місяці тому +2

      That's a great suggestion.

    • @EddieGalois
      @EddieGalois 2 місяці тому +9

      As it so happens, there is a video of rain on the site from a few years ago. It's in the greening the desert playlist on Geoff's youtube channel.
      The video is titled; "Greening the Desert: First rainfall of the Season"
      You'll have to dig a bit for it, but we all do a lot of digging here 👨‍🌾

  • @TheWoodlandOrchard
    @TheWoodlandOrchard 2 місяці тому +15

    I'm enjoying studying on Geoff's current online PDC. It was the 'Greening the desert' project that convinced me to take a Permaculture route. I was struggling with poor, mainly sandy soil in the UK but realised that if a solution worked in this arid landscape, it was certainly going to work in my orchard to food forest transition here in the UK. 👍

  • @brianquinn5060
    @brianquinn5060 2 місяці тому +10

    Been following you for years, love what you are doing for the Planet. Thanks.

  • @almeidacheang7853
    @almeidacheang7853 2 місяці тому +8

    show the rain again , my friend when the rain come again,nice to see!!

  • @TheRealHonestInquiry
    @TheRealHonestInquiry 2 місяці тому +13

    Excellent update on this amazing project! Hopefully this sort of inspirational work goes viral and infects the world with the hope of a greener future 🌴

  • @ichifish
    @ichifish 2 місяці тому +10

    Wow, new camera! Always glad to see an update -puts a smile on my face every time. No water worries here in Japan, but I'm following in your very large footsteps!

  • @kenyenmusic7548
    @kenyenmusic7548 27 днів тому +2

    NEVER STOP GEOFF WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

  • @jallhktrj549
    @jallhktrj549 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you, you give hope in a worried world.

  • @nonoddingdog4682
    @nonoddingdog4682 2 місяці тому +8

    Awesome achievement. May your footsteps always be blessed.

  • @BryceGarling
    @BryceGarling 2 місяці тому +10

    Truly life changing stuff.

  • @GSBMxyz
    @GSBMxyz 2 місяці тому +5

    Inspiring as always. Thanks Geoff

  • @damianvallejo2647
    @damianvallejo2647 2 місяці тому +7

    This is awesome Geoff! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

  • @ColonelKlink100
    @ColonelKlink100 2 місяці тому +6

    You capture some street runoff water at the speed bump for your property while possibly reducing erosion further down the street. Well done!

    • @almeidacheang7853
      @almeidacheang7853 2 місяці тому +1

      maybe one more bump, before that one( on top)the road few meters away( 10 meters)!!

  • @busysaru888
    @busysaru888 2 місяці тому +6

    Brilliant how you've done this. I hope it spreads!

  • @ren2ski
    @ren2ski 2 місяці тому +6

    The site is looking fantastic thanks for the update

  • @mano3867
    @mano3867 2 місяці тому +4

    Great job, thanks. God bless you

  • @javorgeorgiev6130
    @javorgeorgiev6130 2 місяці тому +2

    We had record high crop losses to heat this year. Didn't rain much in spring and winter was snowless. I always look forward to any video on arid gardening for examples. I'll plant a few Mulberry cuttings for next year's shade. They're invasive, but they grow fast with zero care and put up great shade.

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 2 місяці тому

      Mulberries are awesome for human and animal food! You can dry them and add them to many dishes.

  • @louisegogel7973
    @louisegogel7973 2 місяці тому +2

    This is such a great chronological summary visually and explanatorily of this awesome desert project! May it be duplicated in its principles throughout the world!

  • @BluBeatle
    @BluBeatle 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing work by your Family and all the great side farms as a result. Thanks for showing your efforts . Lov Ya 🙏😎🙏

  • @johanneslaseur3876
    @johanneslaseur3876 2 місяці тому +2

    Geoff, you inspire me time after time. Would love to get involved somehow. Just made a greywater system in Catalonya.

  • @tonisee2
    @tonisee2 2 місяці тому +2

    Really great overview, thank you a lot! Even if I have tried to see all the content in UA-cam about that site, those very early pictures were surprise to me - the reality was even more barren than I ever thought. You and your team and students have created an impressive example for people there and other arid places!

  • @MaxSwedenAgroforestry
    @MaxSwedenAgroforestry 2 місяці тому +3

    Great video!! Thanks for your effort in educating us in this amazing Journey!

  • @gm2407
    @gm2407 2 місяці тому +2

    Always love seeing this site.

  • @roxanaramstrom
    @roxanaramstrom Місяць тому

    Love it! Been following this project since the beginning. Would love a update on Abla.

  • @cis961
    @cis961 2 місяці тому +3

    Grande lavoro Geoff. complimenti !!!

  • @franc859li
    @franc859li 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Jeff, I'm trying to reproduce these technis in my granden. A greeting from Sicily

  • @flyingrabbit829
    @flyingrabbit829 2 місяці тому +2

    I love it so simple and yet so efficient ❤

  • @reraal
    @reraal 2 місяці тому +1

    Big transformation. I’m really sure a lot of houses around yours want to have that great house. I want to do this in Somalia

  • @ellenorbjornsdottir1166
    @ellenorbjornsdottir1166 Місяць тому

    Consider putting a mesh grate over that hole in the wall. As it is it seems to be letting in small plastic packets dumped roadside. Probably not a big issue (and it is also bringing in leaf litter which I know you do want), but not something you can just ignore either.

  • @LUNGHIX
    @LUNGHIX 2 місяці тому +9

    Geoff nice video. I am starting soon project in Spain. May I invite you in a future?

    • @guineapigfarmer6064
      @guineapigfarmer6064 2 місяці тому +4

      Does you project have a name? A web presence? Will you host volunteers? Thanks

    • @LUNGHIX
      @LUNGHIX 2 місяці тому +2

      @@guineapigfarmer6064 still not. I will start next year with a web presence. About volunteers I was not still thinking.
      I will share my progress from somewhere autumn next year.

    • @Amadon247
      @Amadon247 2 місяці тому +2

      Hi, i'm one of Jeffs pdc graduates and i spend my winters in Spain (near Granada). Feel like connecting?

    • @LUNGHIX
      @LUNGHIX 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Amadon247 I am having a plan to start in Murcia. It's close to you. I will let you know when I start.

    • @alm_alb
      @alm_alb 2 місяці тому +2

      Take as much early photos as possible

  • @JenniferArrow
    @JenniferArrow 2 місяці тому

    Oh the speed bump is such a good idea!!

  • @mojavebohemian814
    @mojavebohemian814 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you

  • @Amadon247
    @Amadon247 2 місяці тому +9

    Hi Geoff,
    How safe is it now at this site, concerning the Israel-Iran situation?
    I hope you all stay well!

    • @geofflawton3198
      @geofflawton3198 2 місяці тому +12

      All is fine here no problems at all

  • @tricky1992000
    @tricky1992000 2 місяці тому +1

    Is there a weather station at the site? it would be nice to know the temperature, in comparison to the surrounding area.

  • @richermorin
    @richermorin 2 місяці тому +1

    really cool great job

  • @CoconutInformation
    @CoconutInformation Місяць тому

    So inspiring! How many acres is the site?

  • @Kalamain
    @Kalamain 2 місяці тому

    Looks brilliant!
    In the plot, do you only use local, native plants or do you bring in plants to establish them?

  • @MyJoss13
    @MyJoss13 2 місяці тому +4

    do you use biochar to hold more water and microorganisms in the soil?

    • @b_uppy
      @b_uppy 2 місяці тому +3

      He likely would if it was a best solution scenario. Believe he made a video a few years back on some aspect of biochar.
      Think it's a lower priority unless something makes it a best case scenario under the circumstances. For example something needed to be disposed of, rather than composted, etc.

    • @TheRealHonestInquiry
      @TheRealHonestInquiry 2 місяці тому

      I agree with b_uppy. Biochar is great; in this instance it's probably viewed as lower priority than using the would-be burn material to turn into compost. At a certain point you will have a high enough % of organic material in your soil and microorganism biodiversity, that making char out of the organic material will give you more of a benefit than more compost or mulch. Wouldn't hurt to run the experiment in a small test area to see if it has some overlooked benefit of course.

    • @geofflawton3198
      @geofflawton3198 2 місяці тому +5

      Yes we have run plenty of biochar experiments and we do not see any particular benefit unless you are in the wet tropics near the equator.

    • @geofflawton3198
      @geofflawton3198 2 місяці тому +3

      We have but with no real benefit, you need to be in the wet tropics near the equator to get any benefits.

    • @b_uppy
      @b_uppy 2 місяці тому +1

      @@geofflawton3198
      That makes sense, where the mulch degrades so quickly whereas biochar is more stable and is less likely to be moved "away" by insects, etc.

  • @ikbentomhendriks
    @ikbentomhendriks 2 місяці тому +1

    This is amazing! I am a bit curious about the role of compost. Research has shown that providing compost (specifically certain micronutrients) to growing trees causes the trees to invest less (sugars) into their relationship with beneficial fungi (because the fungi are there to provide them with those micronutrients. So, how is the compost used while still stimulating the trees to connect with the mycorrhizal fungi?

  • @xavierroy5254
    @xavierroy5254 2 місяці тому

    amazing

  • @carlvanmeerbeek7327
    @carlvanmeerbeek7327 2 місяці тому +3

    I'd love to know the amount of water that is being brought in

    • @asknwclips7672
      @asknwclips7672 2 місяці тому +1

      my question too.

    • @alm_alb
      @alm_alb 2 місяці тому +1

      The run off water from the road side really helps.

  • @Extremealgarve1
    @Extremealgarve1 2 місяці тому

    Marvellous , marvellous, marvellous. hey Geoff. Ive looked everywhere online for Singapore daisy to buy and its nowhere to be found. Maybe the guys there fancy a little bit of income and can sell some?

  • @alpineflauge909
    @alpineflauge909 2 місяці тому

    awesome

  • @christianvanderstap6257
    @christianvanderstap6257 28 днів тому

    How is the neighbors place doing? The one you helped starting out?

  • @ronk4073
    @ronk4073 Місяць тому

    Would this system work with out tanking in outside water?

  • @ellenorbjornsdottir1166
    @ellenorbjornsdottir1166 Місяць тому

    Would the area survive if there was no delivery water (mains/trucks) for a while?

  • @fritzfamiliavideos
    @fritzfamiliavideos 2 місяці тому +1

    Show 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @alm_alb
    @alm_alb 2 місяці тому +4

    Allahuma barik Mashallah. May Allah protect you and your whole family.

  • @Hunar1997
    @Hunar1997 2 місяці тому +1

    Please make another "soil report update" video

  • @smoothswales8238
    @smoothswales8238 2 місяці тому +1

    If every person on the planet planted one tree, that would be roughly 8 billion trees planted. If everyone planted one tree a year, that would be 8 billion x (# of years lived averaged). If everyone planted a tree a month that would be 8 billion x 12 x (# of years lived averaged). If everyone planted a tree a week that would be 8 billion x 52 x ( # of years lived averaged). If everyone planted a tree a day that would be 8 billion x 365 x (# of years lived averaged).
    We do not have a economic problem, we do not have a land problem. We have a cooperation problem. Let's cooperate and fix the issues we face.
    This is a directive to act. Plant a tree. Protect the future.

  • @ashleyporterroy4043
    @ashleyporterroy4043 2 місяці тому

    Do you have an estimate of the costs it has taken to get to this point?
    I'd love to do it, but my issue is the financial aspect of it all. Any tips and tricks to save money in certain places is appreciated! I live in Northwest Arizona, USA! 😊

  • @HeatherNaturaly
    @HeatherNaturaly 2 місяці тому +2

    I was always under the impression that a swale couldn't be more than 2 feet deep, but yours, created with rock walls, are much deeper..it would seem.

    • @olsim1730
      @olsim1730 2 місяці тому +1

      The swale is above the wall

  • @aaronmoravek
    @aaronmoravek 23 дні тому

    I want to say that Geoff does great work, but this specific thing sounds like it requires a lot of water, more water than what an average local can afford. His select methods are undoubtedly fantastic, but I can't help but feel like this would be more effective in an area with a rainer wet season. I wish I had the money to scale up his style of operation, perhaps in a sloped seasonal region where we could really transform otherwise unproductive land into a true emerald oasis.

  • @AgentTrust
    @AgentTrust 25 днів тому

  • @Greenmahn333
    @Greenmahn333 2 місяці тому +1

    👍

  • @therealmr.incredible3179
    @therealmr.incredible3179 2 місяці тому +3

    You’ve done an Amazing Job mate, But it’s time to Expand!

    • @geofflawton3198
      @geofflawton3198 2 місяці тому +3

      We are every year

    • @therealmr.incredible3179
      @therealmr.incredible3179 2 місяці тому

      @@geofflawton3198 More More More! Keep the Show Running!

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 2 місяці тому +1

      And time for each and every one of us to expand the principles and apply at least a tiny bit here and there… it all adds up.

    • @therealmr.incredible3179
      @therealmr.incredible3179 2 місяці тому +1

      @@louisegogel7973 I want to see what that entire Valley looks like when it’s turned Green and Beautiful….Obviously that’s Nigh Impossible but I’ll take the Next Best Thing, My Imagination and More Expansion.

  • @Collin4486
    @Collin4486 2 місяці тому +1

    🌜

  • @giacomofrattini4456
    @giacomofrattini4456 15 днів тому

    4:20 aren't you afraid of pollutants? Maybe there aren't many cars passing through that road. Amazing work by the way.

  • @SouthFloridaSunshine
    @SouthFloridaSunshine 2 місяці тому

    Yay, first!

    • @SouthFloridaSunshine
      @SouthFloridaSunshine 2 місяці тому +1

      Love your passion and achievements! Greening the desert places is amazing, whatever country you achieve it in , it never gets old seeing the incredible resurrection the land takes over time through your designs.

  • @RoyatAvalonFarms
    @RoyatAvalonFarms 2 місяці тому

    What a beautiful place in an otherwise miserable part of the planet.

  • @gabrielparker5691
    @gabrielparker5691 2 місяці тому

    Is the humanure composted on this site? If not, it should be.

  • @Ninja-yi7rr
    @Ninja-yi7rr 2 місяці тому +1

    Are you concerned about chemicals coming in from the road?

  • @Imthesoulofthes
    @Imthesoulofthes 6 днів тому +1

    It all still feels so….Weak.

  • @justinarnold7725
    @justinarnold7725 2 місяці тому

    I'd suggest you get out of Jordan whilst you still can Geoff

    • @geofflawton3198
      @geofflawton3198 2 місяці тому +9

      We are all ok and understand our situation, this is what we do.

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 2 місяці тому +1

      @@geofflawton3198You are blessed and blessing all around you with the principles you have been brining to the world. We appreciate you!