Everything On Contour - Human-scale water harvesting lessons from Bill Zeedyk & Craig Sponholtz

Everything should be on contour. From one rock dams to zuni bowls, Bill Zeedyk and Craig Sponholtz inspire lots of water catchment strategies beyond swales and terraces. What are people in permaculture missing by ignoring the work of these two great innovators? These are the real keys to small scale regenerative agriculture. What water saving strategies do you use in the garden? CONTENTS * 0:00 Intro 0:09 Theme song 0:22 The problem with swales 1:23 Introducing Bill Zeedyk & Craig Sponholtz 1:50 First example of contour design (sorry about the audio) 2:51 Observing water catchment zones 4:20 Second example of contour design 8:17 Working around existing perennials 8:47 Transplanting native species as wildlife deterrent 10:09 Bill Zeedyk: theory & practice 13:34 Observing the principles in nature 14:45 Inspired human-scale design (sorry about the audio... again) 16:06 Planting crops on contour (shout out to Jan White) 17:41 Outro #permaculture #oncontour #1159 ---------------------------- ⭐SUPPORT THE CHANNEL⭐ My channel isn’t monetized, so in addition to subscribing, liking, and commenting, you can support the channel through the following links. I have seeds for sale, as well as digital tools I use for planning my garden, and a list of recommended reading which I’ll receive a small commission for if you purchase through my links. As well, you can make a one-time donation through Ko-fi or bitcoin if you enjoyed this video. Thanks! 💸DONATE ON KO-FI (and check it out for free, exclusive content): https://ko-fi.com/stonedapefarmer 🪙DONATE WITH BITCOIN: bc1qvamcfj5s6kaxxtsg7cq9wsvheqdd768udeacy3 🌱BUY LANDRACE SEEDS: https://stonedapecreations.etsy.com A selection of seeds I’ve bred to provide maximum food with minimal resources. Resistant to drought, wind, pests, climate extremes, and more. 🧮ANNUAL STAPLE CROP CALCULATOR: https://permies.com/p/1199997 Calculate how much food you need to grow in order to provide sufficient calories for one or more people. Pay what you want. 👕EARTH, BODY, COMPOST-SAFE CLOTHING: https://www.cottonique.com/StonedApeF... Most modern clothing contains synthetic fibers which don’t legally have to be listed on the label and which degrade into harmful forever chemicals. Many also contain teflon and other substances for stain resistance or wrinkle-proofing. Get 100% organic, synthetic-free clothing that’s good for the body, good for the earth, and will compost into nothing at the end of its life. (Read Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien (https://amzn.to/47N8zEO) for more details on the state of modern clothing.) 📚RECOMMENDED READING📚 🔊GET A FREE AUDIOBOOK: https://amzn.to/3GtoCvP Gardening When It Counts - Steve Solomon: https://amzn.to/2Nz3mJv Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades - Steve Solomon: https://amzn.to/3sQIWUE The Resilient Gardener - Carol Deppe: https://amzn.to/2VkpLhS Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties - Carol Deppe: https://amzn.to/3eDcFnv Paradise Lot - Eric Toensmeier: https://amzn.to/3id5o0f Perennial Vegetables - Eric Toensmeier: https://amzn.to/2Voy7oR Creating A Forest Garden - Martin Crawford: https://amzn.to/3dBU61O Gaia's Garden - Toby Hemenway: https://amzn.to/2AbCMDk Eating On The Wild Side - Jo Robinson: https://amzn.to/2PTkbmI The Art of Fermentation - Sandor Katz: https://amzn.to/3ReQwlf Root Cellaring - Nancy & Mike Bubel: https://amzn.to/3uzN7on Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden - Gilbert Wilson: https://amzn.to/47zj1zV Radical Acceptance - Tara Brach: https://amzn.to/40XMQI8 The Good Life - Helen & Scott Nearing: https://amzn.to/3usOZ21 Stolen Focus - Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/3sVcznG Lost Connections - Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/47OlAxJ How Not To Die - Michael Greger: https://amzn.to/3sIkQLV Fiber Fueled - Will Bullsiewics: https://amzn.to/47r0cig The Pleasure Trap - Doug Lisle & Alan Goldhamer: https://amzn.to/3ReQ7iJ