Red Clay Powder for Seed Balls and Seed Bombs (1000g)

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Peat bogs take several thousand years to form, absorbing significant amounts of CO2 and providing a habitat for hundreds of different species of wildlife, they also has an important role in water management (they hold 20 times their weight in water)! Now is the time to fight the good fight, says Alex Mitchell: “Urbanites the world over are looking at public green spaces around their homes with a new sense of responsibility and pride.” Not sure where you are, Eric - but here in Eugene I bought mine from Georgies. They cater to all the pottery folks around, but when I asked if they had red clay the guy said, "Like the kind to make seedballs with?" Plant the seed bombs. If you have a plot with rows already dug for planting, install a ball every few feet (meters), (or as recommended by the seed producer), then cover over with existing soil. Mix together a large handful of your chosen material and a little bit of soil (about 5 parts to 1). This doesn’t have to be exact, but you want more of your material than soil so that the bombs hold together. If you are using brown paper, you do not need to mix it with any soil so just take a large handful and pat it down until it is flat in the palm of your hand.

This method was develop by the Guerilla Gardeners themselves as an alternative to the classic clay ball method. Instead of the flower seeds being contained within clay, they’re placed in a sterilized egg. Knead the mixture with your hands until the right consistency is achieved. It should be the consistency of cookie dough. If you are using the moist air dry clay, you would simply mix it with the compost and seeds at this point. Make some air dry clay seed bombs with your family this year. This is a great project to use to showcase the important of all pollinators-not just honey bees.Our work to save Scotland’s wildlife is made possible thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters. Place them in a sunny spot, and within a couple of weeks you’ll see sprouts. Seed Bombing Your Neighborhood Making seed bombs with air dry clay requires very few materials. And all of the ingredients are easy to find. In most situations, a wildflower mix of seeds is used to create a meadow-like landscape. Great Gift Idea If the recycled paper pulp is too dry to form into balls, sprinkle bits of water in until it can be formed. Then roll them into balls, and voila! You have fun, vibrantly-colored seed balls. Let them dry and harden over 24 to 48 hours before bombing. How to Spread DIY Seed Bombs A: Bury them about halfway in the soil. While you may have success burying them deeper, they’re already in a medium, and don’t’ need to be underneath the soil surface.

Starting from scratch or upgrading an outdoor space? Look here for advice on plants and hardscape materials. We have 200 guides on everything from fences to foxgloves.If you choose to use brown paper, rip it up into small pieces and soak it in cold water so it becomes gunky and ready to be shaped into a ball. Lots of peatland has been damaged through extraction (for products such as compost), drainage and over grazing - therefore it's important to support attempts to restore peatlands and use alternative products that don't use up this precious resource. There are two important considerations to keep in mind when using your seed bombs. The first is location: spread your greenery grenades only where you’re allowed to do so. If it’s a public space, talk to whoever’s managing the land to ensure your seed bombs won’t disrupt the existing ecosystem. If you want to plant in a private space or need to enter one to drop your bombs, get the explicit permission of the property owner. You want to make sure you’re not breaking any trespassing laws. Wildflower seed bombs really do work and are a fun way to increase pollinator habitat. However, not every one will become a new flower. Weather conditions play a role in the success of this type of gardening. If you are looking to re-vegetate open space with grass or tree seeds, just throwing the seed balls will create a more random, realistic landscape, then bury them sufficiently to retain the moisture for the seed.

If you think you added too much water, you can add more clay and potting mix to compensate for the added moisture. Just keep the ratio of the dry ingredients constant: for every extra part of potting mix, add two parts of clay. Seed bombs are perfect if you’re into natural farming. If you’ve got some areas of your garden looking bare, make some bombs and let them go. One of the most fun things to learn for fall and winter is how to make seed bombs. Tossing out balls of seeds for future germination is a fun and productive activity that you can do with friends, and children! Sourcing clay powder from your local garden center is also possible, and is a great alternative to sourcing locally. Powdered clay does cost more money, though. Both kinds of clay should be sifted to remove any large particulates. Often the clay will be added to compost and then formed into balls with the seeds intact.

The number of seeds that you use inside your bomb depends on the type of flower. For plants with large seeds, such as sunflowers, 2-4 seeds will be plenty. Peatlands are also often the home for many scarce animals and plants, which aren't found in any other type of habitat.