I Drilled Hundreds of Cactus Pads to Bring Life Back to the Desert

In this episode, I explore a new method to propagate trees using cuttings, inspired by a brilliant suggestion from the Dustups community.

While gathering cuttings from Texas Buckeye and Willow trees, I share how these native species could help accelerate the development of the desert forest. But the real experiment begins when I attempt to root these cuttings inside prickly pear cacti, taking advantage of the water and microbial content stored within them.

As I reflect on the challenges of this new method, I realize there's no guarantee it will work, but the potential reward is worth the effort.

Hang out with me as I walk you through the process of collecting, cutting, and experimenting with this unique approach—all while dodging unexpected desert weather. Stay tuned for updates on the success of this experiment and leave your suggestions in the comments!

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