Gardening Day / Seed Bombs
Seed Bombs
Children mix clay, compost and native seeds into small balls to scatter in garden beds, helping bring bare patches to life.
How to run it
- Mix clay powder, compost and water in a tub until it forms a dough.
- Add native seeds and mix through.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and leave them to dry for a day or two.
- Scatter or gently toss them into a bare garden bed and water.
You will need
- clay powder or air-dry clay
- compost
- native seeds
- water
- tubs
- egg cartons for drying
Make it easier or harderYounger children can focus on mixing and rolling; older children can research which native plants suit the local area.
SafetyWear gloves when handling compost and wash hands afterwards; only scatter seed bombs in your own garden beds.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children take action to care for the environment and learn how seeds grow.
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