GARDENING IN THE DESERT!

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🌵 The speaker has recently completed a garden project entirely by themselves over the course of four days, emphasizing do-it-yourself effort.

🏡 Artificial turf was used in the garden for its aesthetics and ease of maintenance, with the project’s supplies mainly sourced from local stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Star Nursery.

🌞 The garden includes a variety of climate-appropriate plants like pomegranate and cactus, which can produce edible fruit even in the challenging conditions of the Mojave Desert.

🍊 The speaker is cultivating tropical citrus and cactus fruits, which are suitable for their local climate and are productive alternatives to the more common fruits found in grocery stores.

🌱 By leveraging the unique capabilities of their backyard, the speaker plans to grow a diverse range of fruit trees, including dragon fruit, date palms, and potentially tropical fruits like mangoes, papayas, and bananas.

🌺 In addition to fruit trees, the garden features decorative and functional elements such as a lavender plant for luck and a sitting area with a selected arrangement of bricks.

🔋 Sustainability efforts are apparent with the inclusion of solar panels and backup batteries to power some home electronics, highlighting a blend of gardening and environmentally-friendly practices.

🍋 Citrus trees like orange and lemon have been planted, offering fresh produce for use in drinks and meals.

🛠️ The speaker has creatively used salvaged wood and cost-effective materials to construct borders around the garden, showcasing resourcefulness and budget management.

🌿 Moringa trees are planned for the front yard due to their nutritional value and versatility, being an important addition to a prepper's food supply.

Timestamped Summary

00:08 Start of the video, where the host talks about sharing something fun and positive: their garden.

01:13 The host shows the freshly painted black door to their laundry room/storage shed adorned with a wreath.

01:34 A glimpse of the renovated backyard is shown, noticeably brighter and organized.

01:49 The host talks about using decomposed granite beneath artificial turf to make it softer and more appealing.

04:21 The host displays their solar panels and explains how they're connected to a Kodiak backup battery system.

04:49 Introduction to the pomegranate tree in the garden that's doing well in the desert climate.

05:05 Explanation of the cactus fruit, which is nutritious and completely non-toxic.

05:57 The host describes the "Indian Fig" cactus plant, which produces figs that reportedly taste like very sweet watermelon.

07:01 A lucky discovery: the host finds out that the artificial lawn they purchased from Lowe's was larger than expected—a 12 by 12 feet piece instead of 8 feet.

07:13 Introduction to the dragon fruit plants, the host's favorite fruit, and an explanation of their significant cost savings when growing them at home.

08:10 Planting of female flowering pygmy date palms for producing dates is showcased.

09:06 Lavender plants are seen, which are planted for good luck according to the host.

11:00 The host shows a fig tree, the first they planted, and discusses their special care due to weather conditions.

14:51 Looking forward to planting Moringa trees in the front yard, described as the ultimate prepper food tree due to its highly nutritious components.

15:26 The host teases upcoming company visiting and hopes that they will be featured in a new video, suggesting activities like fishing or riding sea-doos. Final words from the host about doing what you can with what you've got and signing off as Prepper Princess.

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Q&A

What project did you undertake in your backyard?

I worked on my garden, laid down decomposed granite as a base for artificial turf, and planted a variety of trees and plants, including dragon fruit, citrus, date palms, fig trees, and lavender.

How long did it take to complete your garden project?

It took me four days in total to complete the project, and I did everything myself.

What is your advice for those who want to start a garden?

The best time to plant a garden was 10 years ago, but the second best time to do it is now. Also, research what can grow in your climate and choose the most productive plants that fall under those categories.

Can you grow tropical fruits and cactus in your area?

Yes, in my area, which is in the Mojave Desert, I can grow tropical citrus and cactus.

What are some unique features of your garden?

I have four solar panels hooked up to my Kodiak backup battery, a black painted fence that makes my garden cooler, and I've surrounded the cactus plants with little wood borders to prevent my dog from stepping on them.

What is the significance of planting lavender in your garden?

Lavender is planted for luck, and I like having good luck.

What are your plans for the future expansion of your garden?

In the future, I plan to fill my yard with more trees, and have a trail covered with trellis planted with passion fruit and grapes. Also, I'm waiting for the nurseries to restock so I can add more perennial plants, fruit, and berry bushes.

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