Massive Permaculture Swales-Sonoran Desert 7th Year

There is nothing like full swales, with the frogs calling for a mate, dragonflies buzzing around, and tadpole galore. None of that would be possible in the desert without these earthworks. Even though these swales are not being used in a conventional way, they are serving multiple purposes, which is the epitome of Permaculture.
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[@GreenThumbs1]

The swales make perfect sense for your conditions. They dont need to be Geoff Lawton swales. Water catchment by itself is ample reason. Great work!

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

Well said my friend. I catch flack for not being traditional. Lol

[@YahsNatsarim]

Very cool idea about collecting water from them. Enjoyed the video my friend.

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@Silverabundance]

❤

[@usahero9465]

Wow, those are massive! What about Willow for the swales?

[@Na-zn4jb]

I would try to stabilize the swales w some ground cover to reduce the erosion, i heard sorghum is a good one, maybe try to do it slowly fencing a bit of the property so the goats can still graze the other parts. Just a suggestion!

[@mintycactus1152]

That is an excellent way to control the flooding we get from the monsoon season, thanks for sharing it

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

Thanks for watching MintyCactus, and taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated.

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

I just subbed to your channel.

[@mintycactus1152]

@@DesertGardensHomestead thank you. I appreciate that

[@heronthere]

If you said you built them last week, i would have believed you. Seems like something would have established if goats weren't involved.

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

Haha. The goats don't help. Being in the desert, it would only be lush portions of the year, and would dry out in other parts.

[@orlandoorozco2592]

How is your turkeys poults doing?

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

Fantastic! I have 16 in the brooder and another clutch of 22 set to hatch Thursday. I might make a video when I move them outside. Thanks for asking and taking the time to watch and comment.

[@YahsNatsarim]

I think just keeping it natural back there or let native species take over. Like mesquite trees and allow vegetation for goats.

[@DesertGardensHomestead]

Yeah, I have a good number of Mesquites and Palo Verdes coming up. Thanks for your input!