I am programming my own ecosystem, I find it quite exciting! https://video.nostr.build/8e0688ec559a48db1c3888a4ff48d029fa7a3ae6ba5fa8fa152ef3ee338a684b.mp4
I finally saw real swales 😉 ever since you talked about them I was curious, nostr:nprofile1qqsy6q3ua80awknlxp6m368qssqghct6ra6scca4meepumhcswkuwegpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7qgawaehxw309ahx7um5wghx6at5d9h8jampd3kx2apwvdhk6tcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0hzcsrt showed them IRL.
The moment you guys meet at each other's projects, I hope there is a camera present 🤭😉
I feel uncomfortable sharing footage of my land considering people can narrow down the possible range of places by measuring mere shadows. But let me tell you, I finally saw my swales fill with water! We always had fairly poor rains since I moved here but we finally got a big rain event. Magnificient! To know that this water is being held now within the soil is quite satisfying.
Would love to see rev's project one day, there's so much to learn and to discover. I'm happy you got that privilege :)
Just record your audio whenever you visit each other's projects 😉
It is fantastic to watch the swales work. Mine are more like speed bumps that catch mostly nutrients. They fill up pretty quickly in heavy rain.
Are there any issues with changing spil hydrology? I've heard of land slips caused by swales.
It's generally encouraged to immediately plant shrubs and trees to avoid that.
Also, it's not wise to dig swales on steeper slopes.
The swales I dug are only 12-18in deep. Very shallow. No concerns of slipping for me.
+ the root structure of the trees and grass around your swales for natural foundation 🤔
Furthermore I think you should count with directionality of your water. This includes the vertical direction of absorbtion rate.
I was truly impressed by your "symbiotical landscaping", swales being only part of your watermanagement. 🫡
So impressed I was flabbergasted and I only now realize I didn't take any pictures at all 🤣
I guess that is experiencing the moment vs. capturing the moment ☺️
