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Seed Ball Garden Activity
Use these instructions from KidsGardening.org to make seed balls as a fun and inexpensive way to sow native plants and flowers! Seed balls are a small collection of seeds, compost/soil, and clay. They are commonly used to revegetate areas burned by wildfires but can also be used on a smaller scale in home gardens and classrooms.
Time to Complete
30 minutes
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Materials
- Clay (can be found at craft stores)
- Potting soil or compost
- Seeds (easy-to-grow varieties)
Author
Kids Gardening
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Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Growing Plants in Science and Literature, More Than an Empty Pot (Grades 3-5)
- Exploring Texture in the Garden (Grades 3-5)
- Seeds, Miraculous Seeds
- How Does Your Garden Grow? (Grades 3-5)
- Terrariums: A Look at the Living and Nonliving World