In Japan, a man named Masanobu Fukuoka made balls out of mud and lots of seeds. He threw them around and they grew abundantly. A friend of his wrote a book about his success, which appeals to the American desire for easy ways to get a big payoff. Fukuoka and…
As exciting as seed balls can be, they can appear a wee-bit drab. Here’s a quick and simple way to color your own seed balls from easy to find groceries. Supplies dry soil-based seed balls (purchase or make your own) milk (dairy, almond, and soy all work well) corn starch…
Giving is a universal expression of love and affection. Even many animals are known to give and share resources and affection. We give to our children expressing love, support, and to provide opportunities for fun and growth. Green gifts represent a deep hope, and also an honest admission to our children. Our…
Win seed ball supplies for a seed ball event with over 100 guests! Perfect for nature centers, schools, libraries and Earth Day Celebrations! Also win some for you, too! Continental US only. There will be two winners: one person, and one organization. The Organizational Prize (Pick One): 500 seed balls native…
We move a lot of milkweed in the Fall and early Winter for the savvy gardeners who know that so many native perennials require the winter to break plant dormancy. Many folks, however, miss that window, either because they are busy (I’m guilty of having a stack of seeds by the…
