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=== Tea bag seed ball === | |||
A seed (e.g. sunflower seed) in between two tea bags, tied together with natural (compostable) twine. A great way to reuse old tea bags, especially for those who can't get clay easily. ''Does this work? The tea might hold water for a shorter time than clay, so is it more suitable to times and places with more soil moisture and/or rain and/or shade?''{{sp}} | |||
=== Floating seed bomb === | |||
This is more of an art piece than practical seed delivery method. | |||
A new take on the [http://www.heavypetal.ca/archives/2007/03/a_brief_history_of_the_seed_ba.html seed bomb] is a biodegradable helium balloon painted with the classically kitschy garden gnome. The work of Dutch [http://www.studiotx.nl/TempGartenAM.html Studio TX], the seed-filled balloons deflate after a day, landing on the sod attached to the bottom of each balloon. | |||
"Each balloon is made of PLA plastic and painted with 100% water-based chalk. The balloons take 4-6 months to decompose and leave a burst of color in their wake." | |||
''Reported in [http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/12/green-graffiti-flower-bomb-balloons/ Inhabitat].'' | |||
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Revision as of 02:12, 1 July 2017
Image - Seedballs: microcosms of the living world.
Al "Bokashiman" from a guerilla gardening group led a seedball-making workshop. It is satisfying to get your hands muddy and spend a couple hours in a zen-like trance rolling seedballs - it's highly recommended!
Here’s the recipe
We used a 16oz. plastic cup as a measure, which made enough for approximately 300 seedballs. After mixing together all the dry ingredients, we added enough water to form a mix that held together without crumbling but wasn’t so wet that it wouldn’t roll into balls. Pinching off small bits of the lovely mud, we rolled penny-sized balls and set them in trays. They will sit on the windowsill for three or four days until completely dry.
Image - Here we are, rolling away.
Image - One of these kids is doing their own thing.
Ideas to try
Tea bag seed ball
A seed (e.g. sunflower seed) in between two tea bags, tied together with natural (compostable) twine. A great way to reuse old tea bags, especially for those who can't get clay easily. Does this work? The tea might hold water for a shorter time than clay, so is it more suitable to times and places with more soil moisture and/or rain and/or shade?[expansion needed]
Floating seed bomb
This is more of an art piece than practical seed delivery method.
A new take on the seed bomb is a biodegradable helium balloon painted with the classically kitschy garden gnome. The work of Dutch Studio TX, the seed-filled balloons deflate after a day, landing on the sod attached to the bottom of each balloon.
"Each balloon is made of PLA plastic and painted with 100% water-based chalk. The balloons take 4-6 months to decompose and leave a burst of color in their wake."
Reported in Inhabitat.
Notes
- ↑ Dry red clay: Yes, this is the stuff that potters use. Commonly it comes pre-mixed, which you don’t want. You want the dry powder so it can be easily mixed. I’ve tried using grey clay from a riverbank – it doesn’t work so well. In Greater Vancouver there is something called Red Art Clay which is available at Greenbarn Potters Supply Ltd., 9548 – 192nd Street in Surrey (604-888-3411). Try asking at your local art supply store.
- ↑ Seeds: Workshop organizer Al provided crimson clover, white dutch clover and wild flower seeds, while the rest of the participants donated appropriate seeds – I put in California poppy, nasturtium and cilantro. Al also suggested using the edible, perennial and drought-tolerant plants listed at Plants for a Future.
External links
- Seed Balls I. What They Are And How To Make Them - archived from the defunct seedballs.com site.
- Path to Freedom
- Masanobu Fukuoka