Flower Seed Balls

By Grace Rahn, Huckleberry Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Who doesn’t love getting their hands in soil and clay? This is a simple activity that ignites the sense of touch and connection with our natural world.

The process of making these balls (otherwise known as seed bombs) is just as fun as watching them sprout and grow in your garden! They also make creative gifts and can be customized based on what seeds you wish to use.

Below is a list of seed options for a native wildflower and edible flower version. You can use whatever flower seeds you have on hand, too, just make sure whatever you’re using is suited for your climate and will grow harmoniously with what native plants might already be growing in your garden.

Native Flower Seed Mix Options:
Wild Columbine
Siberian Wallflower
Shasta Daisy
Godetia
Farewell to Spring
Chinese Horses
Coreopsis
Larkspur
Sweet William
Marigold

Materials:
Wildflower and/or edible flower seeds
Peat-free compost
Water
Powdered clay (found in craft shops, you can also use clay from the soil if you have it)
Mixing bowl

Process:
In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of seeds with 5 cups of compost and 2-3 cups of clay powder.

Slowly mix in water with your hands until everything sticks together.

Roll the mixture into firm balls.

Leave the balls in a single layer to dry in a sunny spot.

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!

For more seed ideas and pictures, visit the full tutorial from The Wildlife Trusts.