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After two and a half years of documented failures, I finally figured out how to get trees growing consistently in the desert. And it wasn't what I expected.

From accidentally planting rabbit droppings (thinking they were seeds) to burying tires with too much hydrogel, I've made every mistake possible on camera. But that's the promise of Dustups: learning publicly, failing forward, and eventually finding what works.

In this episode, you'll see the evolution from our tire burial experiments to creating "bird nests" from hay mulch. The breakthrough came when I realized we needed to establish cow peas first as living shade for tree seeds. After 3 weeks of growth, these beans provide just enough protection without blocking light entirely.

Watch me inventory 53 seeds per planting hole across 30 sites in section B, using moisture meters to track irrigation success. The spreadsheet might look funny outdoors, but systematic experimentation is how we're building a desert forest that will survive for generations.

This isn't just about trees. It's about resilience. You can dwell in the failures or enjoy the process knowing you're getting better every day.

Trees are finally growing at Dustups without constant irrigation.

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