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With your help, we can start to restore the lost wildflower habitat and make an important contribution to the biodiversity of Great Britain. Where do we get our Bee bombs from? Since we’ll be reconstituting the clay powder by adding water, we’ll be using a ratio for the basis of our mix – 1 part seeds – 4 parts clay powder – 5 parts soil.
If you’ve had a stressful week, I highly recommend using the modeling clay method to make your wildflower bombs. Now spread about two tablespoons of your growing media and ½ teaspoon of seeds onto your little clay pizza. Wildflowers are a little slower growers than many imported plants and flowers. Some will flower in the first year but most will not come out until the 2nd year. Our Wildflower Beebombs need no gardening skill, no tilling or sowing in the traditional sense. The seeds are combined with nurturing sifted soil and sheltering local clay to protect them from predators. Wildflowers are a lifeline for many insects and pollinators, yet they are being lost at an alarming rate due to industrialised agriculture and urbanisation. A staggering 97 per cent of wildflower meadows in the UK have disappeared since World War II, and there have been recent reports that insect numbers have plunged by half in some parts of the world.People generally have everything that they really need and it comes down to imagination and research to find a good gift for someone that means a lot to you. The Pollinator Beebom pictured contains a bumblebee- and honey bee-friendly seed mix made up of cornflower, vipers bugloss, wild marjoram, red clover, borage and phacelia. Plus, 10 per cent of the profits from Pollinator Beebom sales go directly into projects that help the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. I’m a firm believer in self-sufficiency, no matter where you live, and the power and pride that comes from doing something for yourself. Finding gifts is hard. We live in a throwaway society and in this commercial, consumer world, gift giving can feel like a short lived thrill. So many cupboards are filled with so many well intentioned ideas or last minute grabs. Using seedballs protects the seeds from predators and provides a nurturing environment for the seeds to germinate from, making it easier for you to create the wildflower habitat Britain needs.
Okay, now that you’ve gathered everything you need, let’s make some wildflower bombs. Wildflower Seed Bombs Using Wet or Modeling Clay And here’s where things get messy. I garden, even when the only space available is the rooftop of my apartment. I’ve been a knitter since age seven, and I spin and dye my own wool as well. And if you can ferment it, it’s probably in my pantry or on my kitchen counter. I can’t go more than a few days without a trip deep into the Pennsylvania State Game Lands looking for mushrooms, edible plants, or the sound of the wind in the trees.Seed bombs do work. You can of course just scatter seeds over your soil, but it's more likely that they will fail to take hold. The compost/clay mix of a seed bomb mix gives them a better chance of flowering successfully – and easier to sow. What can you do with seed bombs
Most tutorials for seed bombs simply state clay, some go so far as to say clay powder, but beyond that, you’re left wondering what kind of clay. It seems there’s a lot of variation on what you can use for wildflower bombs when it comes to clay. I’ll show you how to mix them up in two different ways. These unassuming little balls of dirt, clay and seeds are ready to revitalize. Whether it’s the intrepid group at L.A. Green Grounds bringing healthy food to sidewalk gardens or the anonymous gardener of Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY– guerilla gardening is here to stay. Toss a few bombs and help regreen where you live. Unlike some of the other seed bombs on the market, Square Seed's offering is aimed at creating bee-friendly lawns. The gift set features five varieties of traditional English lawn wildflowers (two bars of each variety), comprising selfheal, daisy, red clover, forget-me-not and white clover. The seed-bomb cubes can be planted on bare patches in your lawn or on neglected ground. Voila – now you have more room in the gardening shed and a mix of nutrient-rich soil for your wildflower bombs. ToolsIf you live in the city, as in a true city where green spaces are limited to a highly curated park, then most of the area hasn’t seen a native species or wildflower in decades. This is a good place to use those wildflower mixes, especially ones that attract birds and bees. Some green is better than no green in a land of skyscrapers and concrete. And that’s it, pretty simple, right? If it isn’t obvious, this is a fantastic activity to get the kids in on, from making the bombs to the actual bombing. Every part of the process appeals to kids, from getting dirty to doing something sneaky. Don’t Fancy A DIY? Hey there, Rural Sprout reader, my name is Tracey, and I’m so glad you popped over to my bio. Originally from upstate NY, I’m now an honorary Pennsylvanian, having lived here for the past 17 years. By spring, and throughout the summer, you’ll be treated to a sumptuous display of wildflowers, including cornflowers, chamomile and common poppies to name a few. You’ll also be doing your part to help protect our buzzing friends and their pollinating pals by providing them with the nectar nourishment they need to thrive. Do seed bombs actually work? Now for the fun bit! Plant your seed bombs by throwing them at bare parts of the garden and wait to see what pops up!
Almost all our seeds are on the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Perfect for Pollinators' list and we are constantly improving the recipe to ensure you get an aesthetically beautiful and a wildlife enticing garden from your use Beebombs. Pinch off a wad of clay slightly larger than a golf ball; anything bigger than that will be hard to handle.
How do I use a Beebomb?
After they’ve received their final coating of compost or potting soil, place them on a baking sheet to dry for 24 hours. If you overshoot your water, add more soil, stirring it in until you achieve the desired consistency. If you’ve ever made bread or pizza dough, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
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