Okay so I must admit, I am the anti-gardener. In fact, I believe I repel all plant life forms to the point where flower buds snap shut at the site of me. However, I still hold this insatiable dream that one day I will be able to create and maintain a little Eden of my own. One that’s free of pesticides, and unnatural chemicals, but is full of beautiful flowers and maybe even some edible fruits or vegetables.
The concept of seed bombs really appeal to me. A mobile projectile…awesome…combined with an all natural life form that will grow on its own…even more awesome. Seed bombs first began in the 1970’s with the Green Guerrillas in New York and in 1992 by artist Kathryn Miller.
Guerrilla Gardeners did some damage...in a good way...in the 1970's in NYC (photo: http://static.flickr.com/15/22221481_625179325c_b.jpg)
Now, seed bombs have become a fun and accessible way to put a little green in your day.
Dutch stamps that contain seeds...blooming postage! (courtesy of inhabit.com)
the Dutch TNT seed stamp! (http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/bloomingstamp2.jpg)
The Dutch postal company TNT have created, get this: Seed bomb stamps! They will not actually bloom in the mail box like above, but when you peel back the plastic off the stamp and plant it, it will grow!
Sprouting business cards? so creative! (courtesy of ihabit.com)
Jamie Wieck (click here) designed these little guys for professionals to help their cards stand out. The cards convert into little houseplants when the recipient waters them. It’s an eco-friendly way to network!
We’ve all heard of the concept of a “seed bomb”…but here all the work is done for you!
garden gnomes grace the biodegradable balloons that carry Dutch Studio Tx's Seed Bomb
One company is making it a piece of cake, and fun, for people like me…The Dutch Studio TX have created biodegradable seed balloons!
Pre-packaged seed bombs! Would make a great gift, as well!
I love the idea of becoming a Naturalist Ninja- covertly going on missions to reclaim overlooked, overused pieces of land to its natural beauty. Buying these pre-made seed bombs would be perfect for me. I would simply carry the bag around with me everywhere and, ready…aim…fire! Kinda fun, right? Only $6 per bag and contain a myriad of flowers! Contact “Outside in the city” for more info here.
combating desertification, one seed bomb at a time
A total hippy's dream: raining seed bombs
And maybe one day, this design will actually come to fruition. A biodegradable capsule, by Yanko Designs, that includes a seed bomb to combat desertification! For more info…click here.
make your own seed bombs...click the link below (photo courtesy of orignauxmoose.com)
For information on how to make your own see bomb, click here.
