Building a Desert Forest

In this episode, I'm not turning this into a Desert Forest. Because I'm going to get a bulldozer. My secret weapon to green the desert! Why? Because I want to build terraces with it, swales, I can repair the road with it and much more. To make sure the bulldozer works properly, I'm doing minor repairs, an oil change and the first exciting test drives with the dozer. The decision to buy a bulldozer I made because of your comments, so please keep them coming. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Get access to Dustups 2D/3D map by joining the membership program at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups/membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ToQLMDo2R0 Ninja Cutting Cactus, For A Good Reason - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:05 I'm getting a Bulldozer 01:15 Testing the Bulldozer 02:00 My first time playing with my Bulldozer 02:40 The Shopping List 02:47 Surprise 03:08 Pimp my dozer 04:00 Reading the manual of the Bulldozer 04:40 Oil change 07:20 Test drive and Pressure wash 07:40 Fixing some more things 09:00 The end of the day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.com 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Desertlife #irrigation #cactus #greeningthedesert

Get in touch with Mr. Tarp Guy. Reusing billboards as tarps is such a good idea: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF3vRm6r2VNBKq-NTJx4bzDGVBEGptGdJ24HXoGENPs3H4cA/viewform?usp=sharing In the vast Texas desert, particularly within the Dustups Ranch, numerous plants contribute in unique ways to the ecosystem. Today, I'll be delving into the world of cacti. I'll be showing you how to properly gather, dry, and plant cacti. Our ultimate quest? Increasing the number of cacti by propagating them from their pads to bring more green life to this desert landscape. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Get access to Dustups 2D/3D map by joining the membership program at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups/membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULPBY1gCvzA Desert Roads, Flooded and Dangerous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Cactus VS. Shaun 00:30 The reason why im harvesting cactus 02:10 Cutting some cactus 04:20 Saving a little friend 05:50 Cactus Smoothies 06:15 That is why I dry the cactus 07:10 The method i use to harvest the cactus pads 08:40 Planting the cactus 09:30 Why im using the approach of Thiago Gimenez 10:50 The last bucket 11:35 How to utilize my giant tarp 15:35 Update about the Dirt Bathtubs 16:07 Miyawaki Forest Update - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.com 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Desertlife #irrigation #cactus #greeningthedesert

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring today's video! Check out LMNT and get 8 single serving packets free with any LMNT order. Get yours at https://DrinkLMNT.com/DUSTUPS I am stuck at the Dustups Ranch after heavy rain. Oxford and Cottonwood Canyons are flooded; crossing them would be life-threatening. I use the time I have to show you around the Dustups Ranch, use the rains to make minor repairs on the road and have more adventure getting home than I bargained for. Can I safely leave Dustups Ranch and start my journey home? Let's find out together. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Get access to Dustups 2D/3D map by joining the membership program at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups/membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krg44o6dxYU Tropical Storm Harold Hits Dustups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Stuck in Oxford Canyon 01:25 The nice side of the rain event 02:23 Digging swales to harvest rainwater? 03:00 Getting hurt 03:10 Walking through my property 04:00 How to get access the Dustups Drone Map 04:18 Oxford Canyon meets Cottonwood Canyon 05:35 Technical issues 07:30 Little repairs to the road 09:30 Fixing the road with sandbags 10:55 Second try to fix the road 12:30 The road got flooded 13:45 Can i escape from the Dustups Ranch? 16:00 Crossing the road 18:00 Driving home - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.com 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Desertlife #irrigation #monsoon #survival

Selecting the right plants and trees is crucial in our mission to transform my desert property into a thriving desert forest. Inspired by both Diane's vision and the Miyawaki Method for Creating Forests, we embarked on the journey to try and create a desert garden at Dustups Ranch. A truly fertile soil was created with Diane's help & resources, for which I want to thank her again for being part of this permaculture project. Together, we carefully planted specific trees in Dove Alley, ensuring they'll receive the ideal conditions to thrive in the arid Texan heat. Out of all we planted, how many do you think will survive and thrive? Ps. Check it out: https://moringaofamerica.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Get access to Dustups 2D/3D map by joining the membership program at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups/membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://youtu.be/CIwu-E4Xh1I - Our "Rocks" After a Heavy Desert Rain - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.com 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Homestead #irrigation #desert #rain #checkdam

The plants that grow in the desert are a central theme in my desert forest project. Ideally, I should have a mixture of different plants and try out different species to see how I can best green the desert. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIwu-E4Xh1I #dustups #greening #desertplants #desert #shorts

A fertile soil is very important to green the desert. I have discovered that cyanobacteria exist in the soil of Dustups Ranch. The cyanobacteria works like a biocrust and in combination with the water we collect through the checkdams, we get a kind of fertilizer that promotes the growth of new plants in the desert. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIwu-E4Xh1I #dustups #cyanobacteria #irrigation #desert #greening #shorts

Checkdams are a part that contributes to the irrigation of the desert. Why we built dams? Because they allow water to accumulate slowly and high enough to actually seep into the ground. This gives us better soil from which new life can grow in the desert. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIwu-E4Xh1I #dustups #irrigation #checkdam #desert #greening #desertlife #shorts

Before I get on the bulldozer and start digging in the most isolated place in Texas, I have to make sure I'm doing the right kinds of earthworks in the right spot. Since I do NOT want to walk across my desert property in the Texas heat, Scott Arnold of 360 Drone Mapping helps me create a 2D and 3D map of the entire 320 acres of the Dustups ranch. With this 2D and 3D map of Dustups Ranch, I now have the ability to do virtual hikes! Join the membership program at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups/membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups/membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Op5THiDMvA Fixing The Road... Well, No | This Is Why - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 Planning with the help of drones 00:41 How drone mapping works 02:53 Setting up the drone equipment 03:37 Starting the drone 04:47 Returning to the checkdams 05:23 Watching at the map of the dustups ranch 07:18 Interview with Scott Arnold 09:57 You can hike over the whole dustups ranch on google earth 10:25 My benefits of the 3D and 2D drone map 11:08 My experience with Scott and Michael - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Homestead #dronefootage #dronemapping

The Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course or BCSC is the largest beef cattle educational event in the world. Here you can gain a lot of valuable knowledge about topics such as animal health, genetics, breeding or nutrition. Aside from my permaculture approach to greening the desert at dustups ranch, I think using cattle would be the best way to regenerate the ranch and give new life to one of the most isolated spots in texas. I had a million questions answered at the BCSC as well as intense conversations with CFO Tom Waschington and Ken Smith of the Savory Institute about my future plans with Dustups Ranch. Aside from local ranchers and experts who have given me numerous tips to avoid beginner mistakes, I think that with the BCSC I now have a good foundation of knowledge to continue my plans with Dustups Ranch. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups 👉 Are you interested in getting more frequent updates or volunteering? Sign up at https://dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51SBYgIJtUY Remote, But No Military Background? Collaborate. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:10 Welcome to the Beef Cattle Short Course in Texas 00:25 What the Dustups Ranch is really about 00:52 My planing process 01:30 Talking about cattle and getting a prime rip dinner 02:00 What i learned at the BCSC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #dustups #homestead #bcsc #cattle

A safe and comfortable accommodation in the middle of nowhere is one of the most valuable resources you can have. Together with the volunteers and Daniel, a retired Army Ranger, we set up a military tent in the most isolated place in the Texas desert. Before we got the tent established, Daniel and I took refuge on a neighbor's ranch and explored near the Rio Grande. In this tough environment, a tent is a real blessing because it protects you from the heat of the desert, allows you to socialize better as a team, and makes survival in the desert easier. If you want to support Daniel and his organization American Legends Outdoors, please visit https://www.amerilegendsoutdoors.org/. Please send any donations to American Legends Outdoors on the CashApp: $ALOHunts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups 👉 Are you interested in getting more frequent updates or volunteering? Sign up at https://dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNgusgH--OQ Greening the Desert, Step by Step, Backed by Volunteers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 How to sustaining life? 00:28 Building up the tent. 01:26 It's so much cooler in here! 02:22 Fixation of the tent 02:50 Time lapse of the day 03:01 What is American Legends Outdoors? 03:39 Getting some water with Daniel and his son 04:44 This is how hot it really is in the desert 05:17 The feedback on my channel 05:36 Talking with Daniel about the rough environment 07:03 I'm partnering with American Legends Outdoors! 07:40 That's why a military tent is so great - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #dustups #homestead #volunteer #tent

Water is the limiting factor on the Dustups Ranch. Fortunately, I had another group of volunteers out to help with check dams. We also put together gabions, which are rock cages designed to slow water and help it soak into the ground. We found an ocotillo forest and shared a meal in camp. Chili pequins are really spicy! In the next episode, I'll share some ideas from the military that will help me establish an off grid base camp without spending a fortune. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups 👉 Are you interested in getting more frequent updates? Sign up at https://dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gjYT7MCEzo Sandbags House In The Desert | Phase I: The Prep - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 Good morning 00:30 Trying to find the volunteers 00:45 The volunteers build more checkdams 01:05 The checkdam route of the volunteers 01:32 Found them 02:05 Explaining my next plan 03:00 The tallest ocotillo plants on my ranch 03:45 One year ago i build ghetto beaver dams 04:45 Returning to the ghetto dams 05:32 Preparing the gabion walls 06:43 Wiring the cages together to one unit 08:02 Eating with the volunteers 08:26 Trying some chilli... it was hot 08:48 Finishing the gabion walls 09:39 What is this giant tent? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #dustups #homestead #checkdam #irrigation

Shelter is one of the most important things for life anywhere, doubly so in a hostile desert. Looking at my ranch, the one thing I have in spades in sand - Endless amounts of sand. Sandbags make sense to use as my primary building material, as long as I can build quickly with them. I bought a skid steer attachment that loads 3,000+ sandbags daily. But before I show up to the ranch and start loading bags, preparation is key. I figured it'd be a good idea to test the attachment BEFORE I took it to the ranch. That was a wise choice, but it also led to a rabbit hole of problems. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups 👉 Are you interested in getting more frequent updates? Sign up at https://dustupsranch.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpFuH9zV40E Volunteers Greening The Desert on Dustups Ranch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:15 How i want to build my shelter 00:55 Preparations 01:25 Frist look at the sandbag attachment 02:48 Testing the sandbag attachment 04:55 A leaking accident 07:04 How to fix the skid steer 08:05 I forgot my tools... again 09:25 Replace the defective hose 10:10 Testing the sandbag attachment again 13:50 Why the attachment didn't worked 14:32 The skid steer troubleshooting failed 15:06 Testing the hydraulics of the skid steer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #dustups #shelter #shelterbuilding #homestead

Dustups Ranch made substantial progress with the help of volunteers. Together, we built check dams in one of the main water channels. Everything we can do to slow water so that it soaks into the soil is a win. After moving many rocks and seeking shelter from the 106°F/41°C desert heat, we talked about buying a bulldozer, further excavation plans and what the volunteers think of my desert forest project. Daniel, Seamus, Sebastian, James and Albert - THANK YOU! You helped with the transformation from a wasteland to a green, desert forest. Thank you for the numerous and helpful comments here on the videos. Please keep them coming! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVHIq32hIAE First Bits of Green in The Desert | Dirt Bathtubs Update 👉 Watch the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG0RCFGWPIVkxo7CSw9brTKtDuCeTdCSe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 This is the first volunteer event 00:20 Showing the volunteers the first dam i build 02:18 Moving the first stones 03:38 That's a huge rock 05:20 The first check dam is done 06:18 Why i need a bulldozer 08:30 What the volunteers think about my project 09:32 Seeking shelter from the desert heat 10:19 The most suprising thing on the dustup ranch 10:35 Estimating the amount of water that we can trap with the dams 11:25 What plant is this? 12:00 How many hours did the volunteers worked? 12:20 How many galons of water per man hour can we trap? 13:52 Why i love my old rugged boots 14:08 Thanks to all my viewers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.com 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Homestead #Irrigation #checkdam

An early success! Take a peek at the Dustups Ranch, where I'm transforming a Texas wasteland into a desert forest. After we dug the dirt bathtubs, two days of massive rains brought new life to the desert. And as you'll see in the video, a bit greener! The plants that have grown in the dirt bathtubs are the first sign of success. The microdeposits of sediments in the bathtubs taught me more about the soil conditions on my property. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aggKP5Kaodw Why Not Dig a Water Well? 👉 Watch the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG0RCFGWPIVkxo7CSw9brTKtDuCeTdCSe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 The results of the dirt bathtubs 00:50 The first signs of green in the desert 01:10 Checking the film of sediment in the dirt bathtubs 02:48 My seeds have sprouted 03:42 Extra eyes on my property - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.com 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Homestead #Irrigation #desertforest

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudZ_zSwuZY After the monsoon season in Texas, some roads were full of mud. Since Cody got his truck stuck in the mud, he had to camp in the wilderness. Luckily, we found him and were able to rescue him. #westtexas #desert #homestead #dustups #texas #wasteland #mostisolatedplace #offroad #offroad4x4 #dustups #stuckinmud

Water is THE most important resource in a desert. It's not surprising that one of the most common questions is, "When are you going to dig a water well?" A well isn't the only water solution, but it's certainly the most reliable in a Texas wasteland... if you don't drill a $15,000 dry hole. I'd love to have a well, but sharing my experience with my cistern will make it clear why I've stalled on digging the well. It's probable that I'll eventually dig a well, but it's not certain. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 Support the channel and get yourself a pair of Old Rugged boots: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 Buy Shaun a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dustups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👉 In case you missed the previous episode, here’s a shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk--69Vt-Qk 53,240 Dirt Bathtubs: My Odd Desert Irrigation Technique - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 When are you going to dig a water well? 00:27 Moving the cistern 01:09 Why you shouldn't climb into a cistern 01:37 The highest spot of the property 01:50 Moving the cistern back where it came from 02:35 Wind VS Cistern 02:53 Why i put the cistern up there 03:15 The hill isn't great 03:25 Taking little risks 03:53 Why im going low and slow 04:30 The cistern needs to move again 05:05 My goal right now 05:30 Stay up to date and support the channel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💡 Useful Resources 👉 Support the channel and get the same footwear as me: https://boots.dustupsranch.com 👉 You probably noticed that I post many of these videos on a one year delay. If you'd like to stay up to date with the latest ranch happenings, the best way is to join my email group at https://dustupsranch.comhttps://dustupsranch.com/ 👉 The Facebook group where like-minded people connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dustups #Dustups #Homestead #Irrigation

Watch the full episode: My first encounter with flooding was on the way back from my wasteland property in Texas to Sierra Blanca. What did I learn? Low and slow is the way to go! #westtexas #desert #homestead #dustups #texas #wasteland #mostisolatedplace #offroad #offroad4x4 #dustups #flooding

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudZ_zSwuZY There are several ways to reach my isolated property in the Texas wasteland. The journey across the rough Texas landscape is not an easy one, but it's worth it every time. #westtexas #desert #homestead #dustups #texas #wasteland #mostisolatedplace #offroad #offroad4x4 #dustups

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc2w6kbjAd8 Before I started my Desert Forest project, I thought excavation couldn't be that hard. All you have to do is move dirt... But when I tried to even think about moving the skid steer myself, I realized that it's not such a great idea. So it was clear to me that I have to work with professional contractors. Finding a professional contractor in the middle of the Texas wasteland was another challenge I had to overcome. #westtexas #desert #homestead #dustups #texas #wasteland #mostisolatedplace #skidsteer #contractor #contractors

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudZ_zSwuZY It is very hard to get on my remote property in Texas. Luckily I have the right car for this bumpy terrain. These are my first off road 4x4 driving experiences with my Toyota Tacoma in the middle of the wasteland of Texas. #westtexas #desert #homestead #dustups #texas #wasteland #mostisolatedplace #tacoma #terrain #4x4 #offroad

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6fl8dap5nk I want to transform one of the most isolated place in Texas from a wasteland into a desert forest and creating a beautiful Ranch in Texas! Join me and witness, step by step, the mesmerizing process of turning my Texan desert property into a vibrant desert forest. It's an opportunity you won't want to miss! #westtexas #desert #homestead #dustups #texas #wasteland #mostisolatedplace #desertforest #ranch #forest

Watch the full episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk--69Vt-Qk In order for plants to grow in the desert, they need enough water. I have begun a desert irrigation project that will involve digging a total of 53,240 dirt bathtubs. #Dustups #Homestead #irrigation

Watch the full episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk--69Vt-Qk While digging our 53,240 Dirt Bathtubs, there was an altercation between some rocks and our excavator. Our excavator was damaged and the repair turned out to be difficult. #Dustups #Homestead #irrigation

Watch the full episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk--69Vt-Qk In a peculiar desert irrigation approach, I aim to dig 53,240 Dirt Bathtubs on my property to establish a dependable water source for local plants. #Dustups #Homestead #irrigation

Watch the full episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk--69Vt-Qk On my desert property in Texas, there are numerous thirsty trees that need a reliable water source. Therefore, I have chosen an irrigation technique that can be implemented to save the trees. #Dustups #Homestead #irrigation