Seed bombs
Seeds get around in all sorts of ways: on the wind, in running water and on (and inside) animals. But how do you get seeds into those hard to reach places? Make a seed bomb!
This is a fun way to spread seeds using clay and compost. You can brighten up your environments with a bit of guerrilla growing. This activity can be done at any time of year however the bombs are best thrown in autumn or spring.
For the seed bomb mix you will need:
- 5 parts dry powdered clay
- 1 part compost
- 1 part wildflower seeds
for info on wildflowers and seeds)
You will also need:
- Water
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Spoons for mixing
- Old egg boxes
- Facilities to clean up messy hands afterward
How to make your seed bombs
| Mix the compost and clay together |
Set up a variety of wildfower seeds |
Mix the seed into the dry soil mix |
Add water to form a mouldable sludge |
| Mix together well |
Form into eggs sized balls |
Dry them out in egg cartons |
Finished seed bombs! |
