Seed Bombs

I was recently reading a Garden Magazine and learned of Seed Bombs! (pictured to the left) It's a great example of Urban Greening. You can buy Seed Bombs just about anywhere including Anthropologie who sells five seed bombs in a muslim bag fro $6. However, it is just as simple, and a lot more fun, to just make your own! Here's how...

Ingredients

Seed of your choice, or a mix
Dried organic compost of any kind
Finely ground dry red clay: You can use potting clay or dig clay out of the ground as long as you dig deep enough so there are no weed seeds in it. The subsoil in most of the country is clay, so it’s easy to find, especially at building sites or where roads are being built. If you use potting clay, be sure to use only red clay—other kinds might inhibit seed growth. Spread it out to dry, then grind it up between two bricks to make a powder.

1. Mix one part seeds into three parts compost.

2. Add five parts dry clay to the compost/seed mix and combine thoroughly.

3. Add a little water a bit at a time until the mix becomes doughlike. You don’t want it to be soggy.

4. Roll tightly packed little balls about the size of marbles, and set them aside to dry in a shady place for a few days.

5. To make the strongest impact, distribute these balls at the rate of about 10 balls per square yard of ground.

Remember that Seed Bombs work, so it's a good idea to strategically "throw" them. And you can check with your local nursery to find out which seeds might work best for your area. This particular recipe is from: http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/natural-landscaping/how-to-make-seed-balls.aspx#ixzz1WijXvw2I