Highland Climate Festival Nature-Connection Activities
Making Seed Bombs!
A seed bomb is a ball made of compost mixed with clay and water into which seeds have been embedded. Once the bomb has been thrown and the seeds have begun to germinate the bomb will slowly break apart. The soil will then provide a base for the seeds to start growing.
Creating your seed bomb: In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of seeds with 5 cups of compost and 2-3 cups of clay powder (you could use clay soil instead if you have it). Slowly mix in water with your hands until everything sticks together. Roll the mixture into firm balls. Leave the balls to dry in a sunny spot.
Tips for Success!
Ideally, seed bombs should be made the day before rain is forecast and then cast 24 hours later – hopefully before the rain has started! If it doesn’t rain then it doesn’t really matter, the seeds will be fine for a few days
If you are concerned that birds will eat the seeds then add a little paprika to the mix. It won’t hurt them but they don’t like it!
Ask the landowner for permission before seed bombing on other people’s property.
