Spread some seed with SEED BOMBS!

If you haven't heard of seed bombs, you are missing out on a wonderful wonderful thing! Apparently, seed bombs have been around since the beginning of human civilization, but I first learned of these magical creations from South Side Seed Bombs. Check out this site, the woman that runs this business is just as wonderful as these little bombs! http://southsideseedbomb.com/

What is a seed bomb exactly you may ask? They are an ingenious invention created to help plant seeds in a very easy way and keep predators (aka squirrels, birds, mice and other creatures) from eating your seeds before they could sprout into the plants you need. They are also an easy way to disperse seed, just throw and grow!

Seed bombs provide the solution in that they provide the protection the seeds need from predators.

What will you need?

compost (or soil)
seeds of choice (go native!)
natural clay (from craft store pottery section)
paper plate

This activity works great for all ages-you can't go wrong with mud!

What you need to get started.

1. Start with a spoonful of compost (or soil if you don't have compost) and a ball of red clay. Pick out your seeds. This is a great way to disperse native seeds in a prairie.

Smoosh. Mix it all together.

2. Mix the clay, seeds, and compost together. This part is especially fun for kids.

Roll into a ball.

3. Roll back into a ball, let dry.

Last step.

4. Throw in desired location (in ground or a pot). Great way to lay down seeds for the fall to sprout in the following spring.