{"id":1766267188252,"date":"2026-04-02T11:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/?p=1766267188252"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:08:13","slug":"how-to-make-seed-bombs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/how-to-make-seed-bombs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Seed Bombs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A simple idea with real impact to support Monarch butterflies in Northwestern Onatrio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something pretty satisfying about throwing a handful of dirt and knowing it might turn into something alive. That\u2019s the idea behind seed bombs. They\u2019re simple, a bit messy, and honestly kind of fun, but they also give people a real way to take part in restoring habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, through our Township Milkweed to Market project, we\u2019re going to make and use our own little seed bombs to help spread milkweed across Melgund Township. It\u2019s part of a bigger effort to support the Monarch butterfly, strengthen pollinator habitat, and create more opportunities for people to get outside and do something hands-on together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work will happen through community programming at the <a href=\"https:\/\/dymentcommunity.com\">Dyment Recreation Hall<\/a> park and community garden, our <a href=\"\/borupscorners\">Art Borups Corners<\/a> land lab, and other shared spaces across the township. Workshops will take place at the end of April, so stay tuned or contact us for the dates. We&#8217;re still waiting for the snow to melt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a seed bomb?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A seed bomb is a small ball made from soil, clay, and seeds. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You toss it into an area that could use a bit of life: edges of fields, open patches of ground, places that don\u2019t get much attention\u2014and when rain and weather break it down, the seeds inside have a chance to take root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about perfection. Some will grow, some won\u2019t. But over time, it adds up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why milkweed matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milkweed isn\u2019t just another plant. It\u2019s essential habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monarch butterfly depends on it completely for reproduction. It\u2019s the only plant where monarchs lay their eggs, and it\u2019s the only food source for their caterpillars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When milkweed disappears, monarch populations follow. Planting milkweed is one of the simplest and most direct ways to support pollinators. It also benefits bees and other insects that rely on flowering plants throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make seed bombs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need much to get started, and you don\u2019t need it to be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Native milkweed seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clay (powdered clay or natural clay soil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compost or garden soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix about 2 parts soil or compost with 1 part clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a small handful of milkweed seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly add water and mix until it holds together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll into small balls (about the size of a walnut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let them dry for 24\u201348 hours<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they\u2019re dry, they\u2019re ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where and when to use them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seed bombs work best when you throw them somewhere that has a chance to support growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open soil or lightly disturbed ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunny areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edges of gardens, trails, or public green spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing matters too. Spring and early fall are ideal, especially before rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t about random scattering! It\u2019s about paying attention to place. Even small patches can become habitat if they\u2019re given a chance. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re going to seed a lot of them at the recreation hall where we have a nice, large park and our community garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A community-based approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this different is that it\u2019s not just about planting\u2014it\u2019s about participation. This spring, we\u2019re running seed bomb workshops as part of our land-based recreation and arts programming, bringing together youth, artists, and community members to learn about pollinators, regenerative practices, and the land around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/melgundrecreation.ca\">Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture<\/a>, we\u2019ll also be making milkweed seeds available to local residents who want to take part on their own. The goal is simple: make it easy for people to contribute in whatever way they can. This is as much about placemaking and active living as it is about ecology. It gives people a reason to be outside, to work with their hands, and to feel connected to what\u2019s growing around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project also connects to something happening just a few kilometers away in Revell Township: the proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaac-aeic.gc.ca\/050\/evaluations\/proj\/88774?culture=en-CA\">Deep Geological Repository<\/a> being led by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the challenges identified in that process is the lack of real, site-specific baseline data for pollinators and other small species. Seeded in part through support from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/impact-assessment-agency.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&amp;utm_medium=vanity-url&amp;utm_source=canada-ca_iaac\">Impact Assessment Agency of Canada<\/a> (IAAC), this work responds to a recognized gap in baseline data for pollinators and other small species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planting milkweed, creating consistent habitat patches, and observing what shows up &#8211; especially the Monarch butterfly, we\u2019re starting to build a small, community-led picture of what\u2019s actually living and moving through our local environment. It\u2019s a practical way to learn, pay attention, and contribute to a better understanding of local ecosystems over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From habitat to handmade paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project doesn\u2019t stop at planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the growing season, we\u2019ll harvest milkweed fibres and use them in a fall papermaking workshop. That material will be turned into handmade paper, which community artists and youth can use to create cards and small works for local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That connection, from seed to finished product helps people see value in the whole process, not just the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of talk about biodiversity loss and pollinator decline, but it can feel distant or overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seed bombs are the opposite of that. They\u2019re small, local, and doable. They give people a way to take part without needing specialized knowledge or equipment. And when enough people take part, even small actions can start to reshape a landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting the Monarch butterfly doesn\u2019t require a massive program. Sometimes it just starts with a handful of seeds and a place to throw them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to learn more? 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