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This April visit to Sleepy Mesquite turned out to be one of the most intense and revealing trips I’ve had out there so far. What was supposed to be a fairly straightforward maintenance run—water the trees, shore up earthworks, add mulch, and slowly keep nudging this dryland system toward resilience—ended up confronting me with two very different but related realities: the harshness of the heat, and the harshness of human impact on the land. Spring That Feels Like Summer “Spri

Are you looking to transform your balcony into a vibrant, self-sustaining oasis? If you've ever felt that creating a lush garden is only possible with vast amounts of land, think again! At Sleepy Mesquite, we believe that even small spaces like balconies, patios, or window sills can flourish with the right techniques. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our Basic 5-Day Balcony Permaculture Course, available as a downloadable PDF for just $5. Whether you’re a se

Sleepy Mesquite as it looks on March 2025 As I sit here in my Subaru, parked at Wiley Well's Campground, I can’t help but reflect on this month’s journey to Sleepy Mesquite. March has always been a month of transition, marking the shift from winter's cold grip to spring's warm embrace. This month brought its own set of challenges and rewards, and I’m eager to share my experiences, thoughts, and the strides we’ve made. Rain in the Forecast The weather had been teasing me with

This month’s visit to Sleepy Mesquite was marked by companionship, steady progress, and the quiet persistence of winter in the desert. For the third time, Mark joined me out on the land, and his help was much appreciated. There’s something about working alongside another person that changes the rhythm of the day—tasks seem lighter, the hours pass more quickly, and the land itself feels a little less lonely. Mark had his own motives for making the trip, of course. He was eager