Want to have some fun while making the world a greener, more environmentally-friendly place? Make exploding balls of seeds that are both fun to throw and an easy way to grow native wildflowers.
Here’s what you need (makes 8-10 balls):
- 1/2 oz native wildflower seeds.
- 3 1/2 oz dry, organic potting soil
- 1 1/2 oz dry clay (we suggest powdered red pottery clay)
- Water
- A mixing bowl
- A cookie sheet for drying the seed balls
- wax paper
what to do:
<> Line cookie sheet with wax paper.
<> Mix seeds and potting soil together.
<> Add dry clay and mix again.
<> Slowly add water while still mixing the seeds, potting soil, and water into a well-blended paste.
<> When you are able to form a ball of the blended material without it falling apart, you are ready to stop mixing.
<> Mold the mixture into small (~1 inch diameter) balls and place cookie sheet or tray with wax paper.
<> Allow balls to dry in the sun for at least one day.
