Mickey Z

Cool Observer

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Incoming: Seed bombing in the name of green

Seed bombs are “compressed balls of soil and compost that have been impregnated with wildflower seeds. Jettisoned onto barren, abandoned, or otherwise inhospitable land, including construction sites and abandoned lots.” Liz Christy—who started the “Green Guerillas” in 1973—coined the alternative term, seed grenades. Smaller versions are commonly called seed balls. No matter what you call them, seed bombs are a vital part of the ever-increasing international trend of guerilla gardening.

For some folks, the intrinsic desire for green spaces is an art form. For many others, it can be a way to feed a family. For environmentalists, seed bombing is political expression. Whatever your individual motivation might be, seed bombing is a method of direct action in which just about anyone can participate.

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