Vacant lots run rampant throughout cities. Additionally, the bland brownscape of the Southwest could use some revamping. Why not liven up your neighborhood lot with a seed bomb?
What is a Seed Bomb?
Not only did the 70’s bring us disco, lava lamps and Happy Faces; the oil crisis along with antiwar sentiments from a mindful younger generation encouraged at home food production to lessen dependency on foreign oil. In New York City, a group of garden activists calling themselves the “Green Guerillas” were throwing seed bombs in empty lots and wasteland, one of which grew into a still blooming community garden.
How To Make One
The materials.
Materials:
- Clay for moisture retention and structure {It’s best to use a local variety, if possible!}
- Compost to provide nutrients and moisture retention {Even from your own compost pile}
- Seeds for the plants themselves. {Head to your local nursery and pick up some biome-appropriate seeds!}
- Water for dipping hands and wetting the clay.
Many hands make light work.
Instructions:
- Mix 3 parts clay with 1 part compost, 1 part seed and a small amount of water enough to make it malleable.
- Mix ingredients together by hand. When you think you are done, mix again until you get an even consistency.
- Let ’em dry {this should take about 5 hours in an arid climate) { short on time, then dry them out in the oven set to 200 F.
Making these can be a great activity for kids of all ages!
Want to give these out as gifts? Then add a “loom” rubber band {they come in all colors} and a cute label.
These make great gifts for the Holiday Season, deliver them individually with a cute label show above or package up a bunch in a little muslin bag.
Disclaimer: Brown, green & more is not liable for consequences incurred by the location of the seedbomb dispersal { but who could have a problem with gorgeous greenery growing uninhibited?} Bombs away…
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