melissa schilling

GREEN GUERRILLAS: Liz Christy and the Green Guerillas original seed bombs were made of old Christmas tree ornaments and balloons filled with local wildflower seeds, water and fertilizer. The seed bombs were then thrown over fences of vacant lots where the seeds would germinate and eventually flower helping to beautify the scarred land.

Hard Seed Ball Recipe
Basic Ingredients:
5 Cups Dry Terracotta clay

3 Cups Dry Gardening Soil or Organic Compost

1 Cup of seeds*

1 – 2 Cups of water (preferably not tap) in a Spray Mister

Step 1: Sift Dry Terracotta clay through a strainer to remove large chunks

Step 2: Mix in Dry Soil or Compost

Step 3: Add seeds*

Step 4: Blend everything together well

Step 5: Mist water onto the mixture while stirring. Spray enough water to allow the mixture to stick/bind together.

Step 5: Take a healthy tablespoon of the finished mixture and roll (in the palm of your hand) into round balls.

Step 6: Put seed balls in the sun to dry completely for a day or two.

Step 7: Toss seed balls onto chosen area.

Step 8: Wait for rain to allow seeds to germinate.

Makes approximately 30 – 40 Seed Balls