60 children from local schools visited the Garden Museum where Janine Nelson (the Schools and Community Officer) gave a tour of the museum and garden and introduced the children to “guerilla-gardening” via seed balls.
Seed Bomb Ingredients (Seed Balls or Seed Dumplings!)
Combine 2 parts mixed seeds (indigenous flowers, herbs or vegetables) with 3 parts compost.
Stir in 5 parts powdered red or brown clay.
Moisten with water until mixture is damp enough to mold into balls.
Pinch off a penny-sized piece of the clay mixture and roll it between the palms of your hands until it forms a tight ball (1 inch in diameter).
Set the balls on newspaper and allow to dry for 24 - 48 hours. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to sow.
(The seed bombers are encouraged to come back and plant the seed bombs in the boat later in the summer. See White Hart Dock blog for details)
Suggested seeds: Clover, alfalfa, alyssum, nasturtium, yarrow, carrot, dill, celery, radish, fennel, caraway, chervil, gypsophila, coriander, calendula, mustard, anise, hyssop, phacelia, agastache, amarath.
