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Wildflower seed bombs are an easy way to brighten up a barren spot in your yard and they are fun to make, too! This is a slightly messy project to do with a classroom, youth group, scout troop or as a family activity.

Seed bombs are an ancient Japanese practice called Tsuchi Dango, which translates to “Earth Dumpling.”

Ingredients:

Art Dry Clay (this can be found at a craft store)

Potting Soil

Wildflower Seeds

Directions:

Take 3 parts clay, 1 part soil and 1 part seeds.

Knead the clay and flatten it out in a circle. Add soil on top of the clay and seeds on top of the soil.

Fold the clay over and start kneading it all together in a large ball. Add water if the mixture is too dry.

After all is kneaded together, pull off small pieces and roll them into smaller balls. Allow the seed balls to dry at least 48 hours.

You can toss the seed balls into your yard, add them to a planter or dig a small hole that allows half of the seed ball to be in the ground.  If you are growing the seed balls indoors or under the ground you may have to water them every couple of days to get them started. Seed balls tossed on the ground should start growing on their own, but you can add water to speed up the germination process.