{"id":14,"date":"2022-02-16T05:16:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T05:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2022-05-24T02:05:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T02:05:28","slug":"seed-bombs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/seed-bombs\/","title":{"rendered":"Seed Bombs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/03\/SOCwebsitelogo-2-1024x547.png\" alt=\"Systems of Change logo. Seed bomb emerging from the dirt\" class=\"wp-image-188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/03\/SOCwebsitelogo-2-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/03\/SOCwebsitelogo-2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/03\/SOCwebsitelogo-2-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/03\/SOCwebsitelogo-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is a Seed Bomb?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seed bombs (aka seed balls) are a mixture of seed, compost and clay, or even paper pulp!  Seed bombs act as a means of protecting seeds from being consumed by animals or blowing away. The process of encasing seeds in different mediums can also assist with the growth and strength of the seeds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seedballs Timelapse - Gorilla Gardening Seedbombs\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qle74vMe8_Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em><strong>A timelapse video of a seed bomb germinating.<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Seed Bomb History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating seed bombs is not just a <strong>fun activity<\/strong>&#8211; they also have a very interesting history! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seed bombs are an ancient Japanese practice called Tsuchi Dango. In the 1930s, a Japanese microbiologist and farmer named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DKrYuKlsJkI\">Masanobu Fukuoka<\/a> popularized the method. Fukuoka created seed bombs and dispersed them throughout his own farm and in areas that were otherwise choked out with weeds. He found this was a very effective means of natural farming, as well as a great way to promote a healthier ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When environmental activism surged in the 60s and 70s, gardeners in urban settings would use seed bombs to clean up neighborhoods and create &#8220;green spaces.&#8221; While many pea patches and urban gardens thrive today, there are still many environmental and food access concerns to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is our hope that engaging youth with this process of creating seed bombs with not only awaken an interest in the natural world, but also in this inspiring history. (environmental movement)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How radical gardeners took back New York City\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_g2CaF12xxw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>A history of Seed Bombs, Guerilla Gardening, and environmental activism.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Systems of Change Seed Bomb Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Systems of Change Seed Bomb kits include <strong>non-invasive wildflower seeds<\/strong> as well as an <strong>interactive workbook<\/strong>! Our workbooks will include instructions and age-appropriate activities that integrate math, science, reading, drawing, and history. The workbooks will also allow children to monitor the progress of their seeds as they grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you plan on tossing seed bombs in your yard or an established garden, we&#8217;ve got your back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/05\/53CF09EF-6866-4C42-BD80-F48CCF30BFF7.jpeg\" alt=\"colorful paper seed bombs sustainable packagins\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/05\/53CF09EF-6866-4C42-BD80-F48CCF30BFF7.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/systemsofchange\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/928\/2022\/05\/53CF09EF-6866-4C42-BD80-F48CCF30BFF7-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/systemsofchange22\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/systemsofchangewashington\/\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCFpfKPtPvVnX25_XF1s_o3w\">Youtube<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Seed Bomb? 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