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Description

Seed bombs are small balls made from soil, clay, and seeds. They can be placed on bare soil where they will grow into beautiful flowers, providing food and habitats for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. ??

Resources

? Seed Bomb Instructions

? What You'll Need

* 5 parts potting soil
* 3 parts air-dry clay powder (or natural clay)
* 1 part wildflower seeds (or native flower seeds)
* Water
* Mixing bowl
* Spoon
* Tray or plate for drying

Instructions

? How to Make a Seed Bomb

1. Mix
Add the soil, clay, and seeds to a bowl and stir together.
2. Add Water
Slowly add a little water at a time until the mixture sticks together like playdough.

3. Roll
Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball or large marble.

4. Dry
Place the seed bombs on a tray and leave them to dry for 24–48 hours.

5. Gift or Plant
Attach a note and give your seed bomb to someone, or plant it yourself!

? How to Use a Seed Bomb

Throw or place it onto bare soil in a sunny spot.
* Water gently if the weather is dry.
* Watch the flowers grow and help feed bees, butterflies, and other pollinators! ??

? Why Seed Bombs Matter

Seed bombs help create more flowers for pollinators, make our environment more colourful, and support biodiversity—one little seed bomb at a time! ??

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