What a nice ending section. Just 2 guys working in silence for a better tomorrow, aint that what life is about.

@zyllinui

Ай бұрын

@prophet3752 very poetic, I love it.

@fareshajjar1208

Ай бұрын

Better tomorrow? What? For who? How does it make a better tomorrow if cactus grows in the desert?

@user-el3vo6lv6r

Ай бұрын

@@fareshajjar1208if you do not think that reforestation of this land make things better I suggest you look at other things!

@fareshajjar1208

Ай бұрын

@@user-el3vo6lv6r It will never be reforested. It is a desert. Deserts are natural and existed before any human civilization. On the neighboring land lot there is a large stream bed that functions as a catchment of about 10,000 times the size that Shaun can ever build. This is shown in some drone shots. There will never be a forest. Shaun knows this. The point is to string along a YT channel $$$ with gullible enviro-religious fanatics who think deserts can turn into Pandora by pushing dirt around and arranging straw into circles.

@buddhamack1491

Ай бұрын

​@@fareshajjar1208 move on Mr negative. You have issues and I hope you can find peace soon

Its funny seeing the contrast of skills while cutting the cactus 😂

@chulritti

Ай бұрын

yeah, I think Joao may have done this a few times before 🙂

@jbeub8029

Ай бұрын

@@chulritti My thought exactly: the man sure knows how to use his machete! It shows.

@tke71709

Ай бұрын

Using that powered saw probably takes longer than a machete, knife or even a good pair of scissors.

@bootybuh

Ай бұрын

@@tke71709 tell that to the guy throwing his knife into rocks

@Elprofesssr

29 күн бұрын

😂 a guy who knows and a guy who wanna know ! Definitely inspiring 🤙🍀

That seemly slow, careful, and purposeful work has a hidden value that project managers and sponsors may miss. In that peaceful, steady and shared manual work, we are planting different roots with our thoughts and conversations. I love big machines and huge progress…and I also see value in this too. Thanks for sharing this with us.

The best tip of the brazilian guy: follow nature's rythm! Don't rush, do it slowly and steadly

@fareshajjar1208

Ай бұрын

Deserts are natural and have always existed. No healing needed.

@tke71709

Ай бұрын

@@fareshajjar1208 Except this is a desert because of overgrazing of farm animals in the past so it isn't natural.

@buddhamack1491

Ай бұрын

​@@fareshajjar1208 You need to move on. You're obsessed with just being negative about this. You constantly reply to positive comments with negative comments. You clearly don't understand what you're even talking about in regards to the natural landscape in that area. It was not a desert all that long ago, as it was natural grassland before ranchers moved in and allowed over grazing to occur. The top soil blew away with the lack of vegetation to hold onto the soil resulting in the desert. It only took around 25 years for this change to occur in some areas, such was the extent of over grazing. Restoring some of the desert is absolutely important for future generations. To perhaps restore the grassland for animals to graze on and reconnect vegetation corridors for animals to use is important for sustainability. Educate yourself before blindly being negative about something or move on.

@fareshajjar1208

Ай бұрын

@@tke71709 Really-- that's why the entire planet is ringed with deserts at the same latitudes? Mid-latitude deserts occur between 30° and 50° North and South. Would be a desert regardless of farm animals.

@tke71709

Ай бұрын

@@fareshajjar1208 thanks for the info, but I am not suggesting that every desert is because of this, just the one in the videos that we are currently watching. So no not ALL deserts are natural.

This guy is very smart and understands how best to use your energy towards a successful long term result. As they say patience is a virtue. The chop and drop methos he is talking about is very successful.

@lovecatspiracy

29 күн бұрын

Shaun accessing and actually listening/following through with quality mentors like Alejandro and Joao redeems him so much

Despite the language barrier, you can hear how smart and knowledgeable Joao is!

damn, this Brazilian guy knows his stuff. I married a Brazilian woman and I've met so many people with amazing skills. They study hard!

I’m so glad to see a person from my home country contributing to this project, parabéns! ❤️🇧🇷

@devdeuce93

28 күн бұрын

He's completely elevating this project! The chances of success just multiplied with his input

You’re attracting the best volunteers. I’m envious of your progress. After one year, I just completed the process of buying my 14 hectares in the Amazon and have started clearing weeds and thinning the bananas.

Much respect for this guy. He’s is trying his best to explain and share all his knowledge. Those who have learned a second or third language can tell you how exhausting it can be. You can end up with intense headaches and frustration for not having the exact words to explain yourself.

@louisegogel7973

20 күн бұрын

Yes indeed! Definitely it takes time and searching and creativity of mind to explain complicated things in a language that is not your mother tongue. Am working on two languages seriously and a few others for fun, but I can tell you for sure, trying to have a deep conversation in my top foreign language is quite the challenge. Vocabulary, syntax, and translating in one’s brain quickly enough to have any conversation is a huge effort.

I like Joao! He seems like a very humble and bright person.

@InternationalAgroforestry

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Because Shaun I started to teach agroforestry on KZread to in my Chanel

@hornstein12

28 күн бұрын

@@InternationalAgroforestry Nice! I immediatly subscripted to support your work!

@InternationalAgroforestry

28 күн бұрын

@@hornstein12 thanks!!!🙏

@hornstein12

28 күн бұрын

@@InternationalAgroforestry No, thank you! Improve your english (maybe use script) and your documentation with the camera and your channel should grow well! (just like the dessert forest) I was hooked from the first second.

I am waiting for DustUps Tequila

Listen to this guy btw. He KNOWS!!.. about companion planting, about soilimprovement, about having a holistic view on it. Its not only "do this, do that"-- its do all of it..

Nature doesn't need us to live, but we need nature to live. Great saying!

@leedza

28 күн бұрын

In my opinion that's a dubious statement. Nature does need us, as the dominant species our actions determine the trajectory of the natural world. For better or worse. Coexisting with the natural world is to our advantage.

Last fall my goats decided to eat a few yucca plants growing near the septic tank. They had left the plants alone for a decade but suddenly they ate the entire plant, pulling the roots ball out of the ground. It looked dead. I decided to throw it by a levee/hugelkulture mound I was building. I figured it would either turn ibto compost or grow. Well, it grew. I now have a young flowering yucca plant there.

I’m ridiculously invested in this project. More plants, more water! Looking forward to each update. Glad to see more and more episodes where work is getting done. It was a rough start just trying to get out here the first time.

I really like how he explains the intricate chains of water and nutrition flow, and how he sets the planting to maximize the output. It's about recreating the circulation in a natural biotope from nothing.

That was a tedious job in the hot sun, I think your Brazilian friend is so kind to do this ❤️

God damn plant sensei is so damn knowledgable

So good to be part of this project… Im excited to get there this month and put into to practice what we have being planning for the last year!!! See you soon brother!!!

@dustupstexas

28 күн бұрын

I can't wait to host you!

I like your long videos. A little B footage of your hard work is good to see. Yours is a labor of love. People should see the steps are tedious, and difficult to achieve desired results.

This is my new favorite education channel. I see so much land out west that needs help and this is a viable solution to creating a beautiful outcome.

Some people in the comments sound like they planted a rainforest just down the way

@dustupstexas

Ай бұрын

🤣

@buddhamack1491

Ай бұрын

IKR 🤣

Re-planting the planet - so exciting! Thanks for this effort. People will view it for decades to come.

Question for you Shaun… how do you filter out the noise? It seems like your comment sections have to be filled with the highest density of experts ever assembled in human history, so how do you filter out the helpful input from all of the unhelpful opinions telling you that you did everything wrong? I went on a binge of the channel after the Texas Highways article and I am HOOKED, definitely some admirable and inspirational stuff going on at the Dustups Ranch.

@dustupstexas

Ай бұрын

It's a bit like gold mining. Gotta put up with the overburden to get to the nuggets!

@valentynzadoiannyi5652

Ай бұрын

Maybe thats why his brazilian friend is there to help him. Bcs he seems an experienced guy. It's better to have someone with a background in real life than just follow what everyone says in comments

@pappafritto

29 күн бұрын

I guess Shaun knows everything he needs already. He doesn’t need any advice, just the comment section must run for pushing his video up for even more views😉🤌🏻

@philipreasons3298

27 күн бұрын

@@pappafritto I will comment to help the algorithm. Wishing Shaun rain.

@b4k4survivor

24 күн бұрын

I will never stop commenting about "one rock check dams" and "one rock run downs" until I actually see him use them

Your videos have inspired me to get involved in a local project. Keep up the good work.

@dustupstexas

Ай бұрын

That is awesome!

This gentleman from Brazil is very hard to understand - but he knows what he is talking about

I noticeably started relaxing as the cactus cutting went on. Breathing slowing, muscles softening. Peaceful mind. Thanks for the unexpected meditation session.

8:41 looking ahead thirty years. This is what credibility (and dedication) sounds like. 💪👍

the convo at the 20+min mark is spot on. BroPro is struggling with language as DustBro is struggling with plants. This is why I'm here! keep up the good work. I'm enjoying the every day with out getting boringly bloggy. Where I can learn a little bit and see some progress even if that progress is two steps backwards before you can take another step forward. Seems most your videos include a couple steps back to push forward and that's life so thanks for sharing your project and this part of your life.

Something in the episode reminded me of a video I had just seen about rotational grazing, moving livestock from field to field regularly rather than open grazing. It allows the grass to cover and improve. One interview with an expert talked about the benefits of animal grazing rather than mechanical cutting. The tug on the plant causes a shock to the roots and they respond by growing more vigorously. Also with cattle the drool that the animals drops when chewing is full of enzymes and things that the plants thrive on. And the manure they trample into the topsoil. May consider fencing off a large hillside and rent a herd of goats for a couple of days. If the hillside improves over the season, it could work for you.

@lovecatspiracy

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for spreading the good news about adaptive grazing! The part about symbiosis with the ruminant's saliva is analogous to an infant at the mother's breast. They've discovered there's an exchange that informs the mother's body to create just the right blend for baby's best health!

I really enjoyed this one. Building a microclimate with closely planted plants and using the debris as mulch are all things I do when growing my garden which is in a desert climate.

One step at a time plus the reasons why. Gold. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.

@InternationalAgroforestry

14 күн бұрын

I'm João. On my channel I will continue teaching more about agroforestry. I invite you to follow me

This guy is onto it 👏 he's definitely a replanter

I appreciate that you did the "explainer" video about centropic agriculture first. It made this one make heaps of sense!

Shaun, several episodes ago, it was I who stated that you should plant prickly pear cactus, agaves, mesquite, and huizache. You are still missing two vital players. They provide dappled sunlight. Joao tried to tell you through his Portuguese that the cut area had to be scarred not calloused as you assumed on the cacti. Furthermore, there is a solution placed on the cut to seal the wound of the cactus called “ Caldo Bordules,” in Spanish of course. It contains lime and copper-sulfate. Since you are learning Arabic, learn to pronounce the letter “Khaf” it is the most difficult for speakers of occidental languages.

Congrats on the article in Texas Highways Magazine!

Wow. Life near the border where the guy from Brazil randomly needs to show paperwork.

@stephenbinion6348

Ай бұрын

Even citizens have to show paperwork. The border patrol even drives through the marinas in Ohio on Lake Erie. My buddy Kevin and I were drinking a beer and Kevin hollers at the Migra. “He’s the one! He’s the one you are looking for!” Migra stops and looks then starts to laugh. “You American?” Being a bit drunk and bilingual “¡Pinche Migra, hay papeles más bueno!” I replied. Poor border patrol just couldn’t quite make sense of it. I pulled out my wallet and he finally figured out that I knew that he had to speak Spanish to get that job and I’m just some guy messing with him.

Poor guy, he's breaking his teeth to explain all these technical terms in English...but I bet a month or two into this project, he will be speaking English fluently! Well done both of you with your tenacity and resolve to do this! :D

@dustupstexas

Ай бұрын

Yep. More immersion and he'll do well

This project has a Genesis-like feeling as Shaun and Joao in the beginning are letting the dry ground produce seed bearing plants and trees. So good.

@InternationalAgroforestry

14 күн бұрын

Ohh yeah! I'm João. On my channel I will continue teaching more about agroforestry. I invite you to follow me

Geographically speaking this region was a shoreline shortly after we broke from Pangaea, you can still find Marine fossils, when you dig in the dunes they are full of seashells, we even got a dry salt lake an hour ago south from juarez, and it's the reason Samalayuca's sand are about 90% silicon dioxide. Supposedly the Mississippi and the Rio Grande filled up all the space from here to the Gulf of Mexico with sooth during the same glacial period that melted and swept trough Montana and the great plains of the north-east, leaving all the pluvial lakes that dried up. Like the Utah salt flats. And carving the great canyon. What remains of ours is called Samalayuca, that used to be the sandy shores of a lake. I bet the same thing happen up north of Alamogordo by white sands. So this place probably once looked really different from how it does today. There are still oasis in the middle of the desert that get groundwater from the dried lake.

Cactus chopping ASMR for the win!

Your content contributes to the change of mentality we need! The future is permaculture and small scale rewilding!

@scottprather5645

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah 👍 We've abused the Earth too long it's time to reverse the process

Im waiting for some big landscape supply to sponsor sean and haul out a convoy of big rigs with compost and humic soaked mulch. I wanto see a well/pond out there too, would need to be deep and shaded.

@user-ve7hx3hw1y

29 күн бұрын

Agreed. And there's certainly some chance that could happen. I think what a lot of companies want to see, before they donate, is that the project 'has legs.' And that's where we all can come in...by donating wherever we can. That allows Shaun to keep this going to the point where corporate and foundation eyes start to take notice!

You're growing so much in your KZread editing and your knowledge too. I'm really impressed and grateful that youre sharing. Wishing you so much good luck! ❤

sometimes forcing things to move forward too fast will make the foundations weak - good to take your time and do things methodically, following best practices

Rooting for ya!

@hardwareful

Ай бұрын

and here I was hoping your nickname would be pricklypear or something :D

the journey and the process,learning are the most rewarding parts... think about it...when we are done one project we don't stop and spectate it forever, we quickly move on to the next one ;-) I realized this about myself around 8 years old lol. I treasure it.

The Humble Mattock, Gods own tool!

I have seen Joe in a few of the videos and he is very interesting to listen to and very knowledgable.

totally understanding everything he's putting down here

At least you recorded the sky. Not many people can say that. Nice sky by the way.

Thank you so much for the surprise video!

Thanks! Great guest and discussion on this. I love what you’re doing there.

@dustupstexas

28 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

I'm going to follow this project because if syntropic agriculture can work there it can work everywhere. Those are some of the harshest conditions.

Interesting "Papers please" moment

Brazil mentioned again! Plant senpai

Thanks Shaun!!

Saved for watch it in the evening. Amazing

This is great, great work guys. ❤

GOOD JOB!

great progress!

Beautiful blooming ocotillos.

Interesting approach, I have been doing the same sort of thing for many years and it’s really the only thing that actually works long term by building on itself. Used this method in a marine environment with sand and not much else.

You can see Shaun's inexperience as a grower when he gets sad about the flower. A seasoned planter looks through the lens of what the plant will be years from now, whereas the beginner grower only sees the now...I have a feeling Shaun is going to be that seasoned grower in the future...💪

@TheActiveLifeLived

Ай бұрын

Cutting the flower allows the plant to conserve its precious water resource and switch the primary focus to root development...the sooner, the better in this situation...

He's so goated with that machete

Thanks for keeping it real, Shaun

How cool, your Ocotillos are blooming.

Jao keeping you correct! He's so committed to the work!

I've watched all of the episodes, eagerly waiting for the following videos! Those new round patches from the previous episode look promising, this time it definitely must work!

I'm excited for you.

Gran proyecto. Ánimo

Well on your way to 200k subs. Every sub is a vote for the Earth!

Hi Shaun, new to your channel 👍 Really lookin forward to see your dreams turned into reality 🥳

Thanks for the longer video!

Good stuff man! 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

very smart guy.

Depending on high the wind speeds get, it may be worth building an oversized high carport without the slab that you can park the trailer or tractor under so you can work in the shade. It'd be a good place to mount solar panels and Starlink. Doesn't need to be new materials as it's sure to get damaged. Just a sturdy shade area where wind can blow through. But at some point, you're going to need to start fencing off areas to keep the cows out. They're beneficial, but not if their grazing is killing everything before it has a chance to spread.

I know Robinia Pseudoacacia isnt exactly texan plant but is great pioneering tree. And i believe will do well ať ranch. I would experiment with seeds spread Ing dones at autumn . And Black locust honey is splendid.... I believe subscribers will be happy to collecting seeds for you and mail them.

Nice haul!

Hey Shaun! Sadly I cannot join your event end of May, but I thought of something that I hope you've also thought of! With all these people coming to your future ranch, I hope you'll organise something to get all these people also working and digging trenches or stuff:) I think everyone going would be thrilled

Shaun is the macro guy Joao is the micro guy You need both :)

I can’t wait to see this in a few years! Wish this was a time lapse and could see the end result already

REAL , " life ' thanks

great!

Oh wow, yucca and cactus, such forest

You need a side by side or a golf cart with a solar charger.

Interesting 😮

30:21 yes such a pretty flower :) not little though!

Hey man love your work! Watched all ur vedios ! hope u grow forest denser than Amazon ❤

You have tough dirt there. I agree to mulch those new channels with whatever dead plant material you have there + compost + peat moss + top soil. Using the grass is a great idea because it will help as a mulch and the restwill grow back. If you can propagate the grass, even better! A one-handed sickle would be good for that job.

João is an absolute gem, I'm glad he's working with you on this. And I think he's right that most parts of the earth want to turn into forest if given enough time. I learned recently that when Genghis Khan went rampaging through Asia and his hordes killed around 3 million people (if I recall correctly, nearly 25% of the human population at the time), he caused a climate change because forests returned where the people (and probably their cattle) were not. In fact, some plains in central Asia seem to only have been or become plains in the areas where mammoths once lived, because those enjoyed eating grass and would push trees out of the way, and the landscape eventually became solidified as plains. Until the forests take over, of course. I'm glad you guys are helping the process along!

@lovecatspiracy

29 күн бұрын

You just likened Joao to a mass-murderer. Re-wilding is depopulation and genocide

The worlds greatest minds have assembled in this man’s KZread channel comment section.

@mattmaloney2445

Ай бұрын

So so true. Empowering!

When I get my Cybertruck, I'm going to fill it with Michigan black dirt, compost, and woodchips, along with a 5 yard dump trailer. In total over 6 tons of organic matter. I will have to stop to charge every 120 miles, but it will make for great sightseeing & vlog. We will probably have to unhitch the dump trailer in town and split the load into several smaller trailers that can sit high enough to survive the dirt road to your ranch. And I need you to buy about $5k in used solar panels and $10k in batteries to have enough amps to run a level 2 charger for the Cybertruck. But then you'll also be able to power your whole ranch!

@dustupstexas

28 күн бұрын

Lol. I just bought more batteries. I'm up to 2 kW in panels and 400 Ah batteries

@Nphen

28 күн бұрын

@@dustupstexas Nice! I'd love to see you get sponsored by Lytehorse. One Lytehorse could get you across your whole property in a few minutes. Maybe even tow a small trailer on the better terrain. You could easily keep it charged up at camp. If your bulldozer breaks down far away from camp, the Lytehorse could help you bring back a tool bag in minutes without sweating!

My back hurts just watching you two doing the trenching, etc. Good job.

Brazil mentioned!

I enjoyed the ASMR cactus separating lol

A lot of work 🌵✂️ under heavy conditions 🌞 But it's definitely worth it 👍

If you find yourself looking to buy more machetes, you might want to give a kukri-style (forward-swept blade) one a try. You might find one to be a bit more ergonomic for cutting cactus (and other things), and you can also hone the edge of the inside curve to serve a bit as a sickle.

lots of hard work...but it will be worth it in the end!!!!