To be clear, this will be a long process. I'll be planting native plants that have already proven very tolerant first. Such as goji berry bushes and arugula first. As they succeed, I'll be able to plant more and experiment with what works best. Check out Vibrant Earth Seeds: vibrantearthseeds.com/pages/frugal-off-grid Save 15% off on my website with code FRUGALOFFGRID: frugaloffgrid.com
Hey there, the word “Hopi” refers to a Native American tribe who calls Arizona home. Their homeland is smack in the middle of the big Navajo reservation in Arizona. They are known for being able to grow corn in the desert with no irrigation. Also peaches, melons and squash. The word Hopi is pronounced Hope - E. Good luck with your project
So jealous. You are going to love those seeds. The production off of them are going to be amazing. I can hardly wait to see your place in a few months after you plant everything. Talk about greening the desert. Keep up the hard work. You ROCK!!!
@@FrugalOffGrid Last week I planted my first 3 sisters. They are sprouting. I'm so excited. My corn is a hull-less popcorn... I can hardly wait. Fingers crossed nature doesn't eat it all.
as a bonus if you do this it will increase the value of your land also. ive seen properties were the price is 3x mores because they have say mature mesquite trees all over. lotta folks now are buying barren land like yours and then reselling it for 2x the original price(without improving anything). small things like this you can do that ultimately benefit you as most plants if chosen correctly will benefit you(seeds,fruit and such) plus increase land value.
Thank you for sharing your journey. So very informative and inspirational. I live in So Cal hi-desert. My property is at 3500 ft elevation and is rocky with a wash going through a section of it. Never heard of the demi lunes but think I'd like to give that a try and use your link for the native seeds.
This is great! I am going to be buying some raw land in Arizona in a few years, hopefully in Coconino county. That is a super-interesting deal with the half-moon water pits to conserve water! That soil type just lets water rush thru before the plants ever get to make use of it... controlling the water flow can make a HUGE impact. Excited to watch your progress!
Good luck with your earthen basins and the drought tolerant seeds. Those sound like some great people. That word landrace refers to strains that might not be pure but have bred themselves into strength alongside others of similar kinds, adapting to the area. You can find info on these kinds in books by Joseph Lofthouse, currently enjoying circulation among permaculture enthusiasts.
Thank you for the information and seed website! I went thru your link and signed up for their newsletter. I live in the central Az desert, and I’m always looking for local seeds. I enjoy your videos and now I have a new seed source!
John, I appreciate that you are looking at other arid areas to see what can work for you. What you have done so far is impressive and the more you experiment, the better your homestead will be. Thanks for the link for the seeds. I will be buying some for my property!
I have some acreage in Northern California that is very similar to your property, but we don't get monsoons like the SW. It is inspiring watching you make your land work for you as self sustaining in dry high desert climates is very challenging.
Be sure to harvest the seeds from your best blooming plants. It means they are best adapted to your area. If you keep doing it over the years you will end up with varieties which work exceptionally well in your exact area. It also works with animals like sheep or cows. Don’t eat the ones that do the best and breed them. Same idea.
We've been here for almost 3 years and we wanted to do SO MUCH MORE, but at 62 and 61 with a very limited income, equipment is not going to happen! Thanks for the seed link, this is knowledge that I've been needing.
I worked in the seed industry as an heirloom breeder. "LANDRACE" is actually "Land Race". It refers to any variety that developed through natural selection under domestication. As a result, they have widely variable features. That is unlike traditional varieties that were intentionally bred to possess certain features.
@FrugalOffGrid Land races tend to be highly adapted to certain regions and conditions, so it is considered to be very desirable in some circumstances. Case in point, a land race that has developed over hundreds of years in a place like say, the Middle East, could be valuable in your situation. But if it was a land race from a climate with an abundance of precipitation, it would not be very desired in a dry region. When I worked as a breeder, we often tried to take characteristics from land race varieties and bred them to more typical varieties in the hope of getting the best characteristics of both in a new variety.
To be clear, this will be a long process. I'll be planting native plants that have already proven very tolerant first. Such as goji berry bushes and arugula first. As they succeed, I'll be able to plant more and experiment with what works best.
Check out Vibrant Earth Seeds: vibrantearthseeds.com/pages/frugal-off-grid
Save 15% off on my website with code FRUGALOFFGRID: frugaloffgrid.com
Hey there, the word “Hopi” refers to a Native American tribe who calls Arizona home. Their homeland is smack in the middle of the big Navajo reservation in Arizona. They are known for being able to grow corn in the desert with no irrigation. Also peaches, melons and squash. The word Hopi is pronounced Hope - E. Good luck with your project
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by.
So jealous. You are going to love those seeds. The production off of them are going to be amazing. I can hardly wait to see your place in a few months after you plant everything. Talk about greening the desert. Keep up the hard work. You ROCK!!!
Thanks! Today, when I was watering, I noticed many of the corn seeds sprouting!
@@FrugalOffGrid Last week I planted my first 3 sisters. They are sprouting. I'm so excited. My corn is a hull-less popcorn... I can hardly wait. Fingers crossed nature doesn't eat it all.
Man, you are slaying it! Moving off grid was the best decision ever!
Hey that's pretty cool. I might have to give it a try. Those seeds are pretty neat too.
Definitely, Nigeria gets half the rainfall Arizona does and it works well for them.
Great content. You’re upping your presentation. Pairing with the sea company is perfect 🐺
Good info once again John. Saving your link to order some seeds 🤝
This is awesome!
Can’t wait to see the outcome. :)
Good morning! I look forward to sharing my experience with you. 🤠
as a bonus if you do this it will increase the value of your land also. ive seen properties were the price is 3x mores because they have say mature mesquite trees all over. lotta folks now are buying barren land like yours and then reselling it for 2x the original price(without improving anything). small things like this you can do that ultimately benefit you as most plants if chosen correctly will benefit you(seeds,fruit and such) plus increase land value.
Thank you for sharing your journey. So very informative and inspirational. I live in So Cal hi-desert. My property is at 3500 ft elevation and is rocky with a wash going through a section of it. Never heard of the demi lunes but think I'd like to give that a try and use your link for the native seeds.
Now you too can be”Hopi-by-heart”. May you continue to be blessed in your efforts!
This is great! I am going to be buying some raw land in Arizona in a few years, hopefully in Coconino county. That is a super-interesting deal with the half-moon water pits to conserve water! That soil type just lets water rush thru before the plants ever get to make use of it... controlling the water flow can make a HUGE impact. Excited to watch your progress!
Same!
I hope to do off-grid really soon . I must say I love your hard work ethic. I think you will continue to grow. God bless you for very helpful content.
Great video, I saved it to my favorites.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Happy gardening!
Good luck with your earthen basins and the drought tolerant seeds. Those sound like some great people.
That word landrace refers to strains that might not be pure but have bred themselves into strength alongside others of similar kinds, adapting to the area. You can find info on these kinds in books by Joseph Lofthouse, currently enjoying circulation among permaculture enthusiasts.
Thank you for the information and seed website! I went thru your link and signed up for their newsletter. I live in the central Az desert, and I’m always looking for local seeds. I enjoy your videos and now I have a new seed source!
Awesome! Thank you!
Useful video 👍
Thanks a lot
@@FrugalOffGrid you are very welcome, I didn't know anything about that, very impressive, definitely gonna keep that in mind..... Thanks for that.
John, I appreciate that you are looking at other arid areas to see what can work for you. What you have done so far is impressive and the more you experiment, the better your homestead will be. Thanks for the link for the seeds. I will be buying some for my property!
This is so fascinating! I love the ingenuity of the demi lunes.
Can wait to see what the future holds for you John
You got a nice collection of seeds. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
I have some acreage in Northern California that is very similar to your property, but we don't get monsoons like the SW. It is inspiring watching you make your land work for you as self sustaining in dry high desert climates is very challenging.
Wow you are so smart I like your ideas.
Be sure to harvest the seeds from your best blooming plants. It means they are best adapted to your area. If you keep doing it over the years you will end up with varieties which work exceptionally well in your exact area. It also works with animals like sheep or cows. Don’t eat the ones that do the best and breed them. Same idea.
Hi good job 👍👍👍
Love your home and you critters
I'm new here
This is amazing what I life to live im gonna keep learning with you
Very cool!! Inspiring!
Glad you think so!
We've been here for almost 3 years and we wanted to do SO MUCH MORE, but at 62 and 61 with a very limited income, equipment is not going to happen!
Thanks for the seed link, this is knowledge that I've been needing.
I worked in the seed industry as an heirloom breeder. "LANDRACE" is actually "Land Race". It refers to any variety that developed through natural selection under domestication. As a result, they have widely variable features. That is unlike traditional varieties that were intentionally bred to possess certain features.
interesting and that's desirable?
@FrugalOffGrid Land races tend to be highly adapted to certain regions and conditions, so it is considered to be very desirable in some circumstances. Case in point, a land race that has developed over hundreds of years in a place like say, the Middle East, could be valuable in your situation. But if it was a land race from a climate with an abundance of precipitation, it would not be very desired in a dry region. When I worked as a breeder, we often tried to take characteristics from land race varieties and bred them to more typical varieties in the hope of getting the best characteristics of both in a new variety.
I’d try maringa trees in some of your outer areas, I imagine they would do well
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The only place grass won't grow is under your feet..........
Does he grow beans? Legumes?
This is exactly what i want to do with soem cali desert land
demi lunes = half moons in French language