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 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.
@@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.
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 👨🌾
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. 👍
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 🌴
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
@@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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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?
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.
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! 😊
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.
@@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.
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.
Following on your footsteps, I’m growing a food forest around my house in the middle of Abu Dhabi desert.
So cool! Do you make videos about your garden? 🌱
Even very amature videos would be cool 😎
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UAE is horribly run; totally undemocratic and anti environment
I hope you find success
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.
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!
Yes the entire world is brainwashed 😭
@@crazyjay6331 Nah... Just ignorant and a little lazy.
Most people just don't understand what is needed.
@@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.
@@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.
I'd love to see a video of the site in rain, and how it reacts after. Thanks Geoff!
That's a great suggestion.
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 👨🌾
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. 👍
Been following you for years, love what you are doing for the Planet. Thanks.
show the rain again , my friend when the rain come again,nice to see!!
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 🌴
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!
NEVER STOP GEOFF WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
Thank you, you give hope in a worried world.
Awesome achievement. May your footsteps always be blessed.
Truly life changing stuff.
Inspiring as always. Thanks Geoff
This is awesome Geoff! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
You capture some street runoff water at the speed bump for your property while possibly reducing erosion further down the street. Well done!
maybe one more bump, before that one( on top)the road few meters away( 10 meters)!!
Brilliant how you've done this. I hope it spreads!
The site is looking fantastic thanks for the update
Great job, thanks. God bless you
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.
Mulberries are awesome for human and animal food! You can dry them and add them to many dishes.
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!
Amazing work by your Family and all the great side farms as a result. Thanks for showing your efforts . Lov Ya 🙏😎🙏
Geoff, you inspire me time after time. Would love to get involved somehow. Just made a greywater system in Catalonya.
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!
Great video!! Thanks for your effort in educating us in this amazing Journey!
Always love seeing this site.
Love it! Been following this project since the beginning. Would love a update on Abla.
Grande lavoro Geoff. complimenti !!!
Thank you Jeff, I'm trying to reproduce these technis in my granden. A greeting from Sicily
I love it so simple and yet so efficient ❤
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
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.
Geoff nice video. I am starting soon project in Spain. May I invite you in a future?
Does you project have a name? A web presence? Will you host volunteers? Thanks
@@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.
Hi, i'm one of Jeffs pdc graduates and i spend my winters in Spain (near Granada). Feel like connecting?
@@Amadon247 I am having a plan to start in Murcia. It's close to you. I will let you know when I start.
Take as much early photos as possible
Oh the speed bump is such a good idea!!
Thank you
Hi Geoff,
How safe is it now at this site, concerning the Israel-Iran situation?
I hope you all stay well!
All is fine here no problems at all
Is there a weather station at the site? it would be nice to know the temperature, in comparison to the surrounding area.
really cool great job
So inspiring! How many acres is the site?
Looks brilliant!
In the plot, do you only use local, native plants or do you bring in plants to establish them?
do you use biochar to hold more water and microorganisms in the soil?
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.
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.
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.
We have but with no real benefit, you need to be in the wet tropics near the equator to get any benefits.
@@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.
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?
amazing
I'd love to know the amount of water that is being brought in
my question too.
The run off water from the road side really helps.
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?
awesome
How is the neighbors place doing? The one you helped starting out?
Would this system work with out tanking in outside water?
Would the area survive if there was no delivery water (mains/trucks) for a while?
Show 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Allahuma barik Mashallah. May Allah protect you and your whole family.
Please make another "soil report update" video
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.
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! 😊
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.
The swale is above the wall
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.
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👍
You’ve done an Amazing Job mate, But it’s time to Expand!
We are every year
@@geofflawton3198 More More More! Keep the Show Running!
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.
@@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.
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4:20 aren't you afraid of pollutants? Maybe there aren't many cars passing through that road. Amazing work by the way.
Yay, first!
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.
What a beautiful place in an otherwise miserable part of the planet.
Is the humanure composted on this site? If not, it should be.
Are you concerned about chemicals coming in from the road?
It all still feels so….Weak.
I'd suggest you get out of Jordan whilst you still can Geoff
We are all ok and understand our situation, this is what we do.
@@geofflawton3198You are blessed and blessing all around you with the principles you have been brining to the world. We appreciate you!