DIY seed ball craft for kids and families
This family garden craft is for scattering seeds in a prepared home flower patch or containers where planting is allowed. Choose seed varieties suited to your local area.
What to get
Native flower seed mix suited to local area
1 packet
Air-dry clay powder
1 bag
Worm castings or fine compost
1 bag
Large mixing bowl
1
Measuring cups
1 set
Water spray bottle
1
Baking sheet
2
Unbleached parchment paper
1 roll
Paper seed envelopes
20
Waterproof labels
20
Fine-tip permanent marker
1
Child-sized garden gloves
2 pairs
Washable table cover
1
Who this list is for
Families making seed balls for a prepared home flower patch or containers where planting is allowed can use this garden craft list. Select a native flower seed mix suited to your local area.
How to use this list
Cover the table with the washable table cover. Use the large mixing bowl and measuring cups to combine air-dry clay powder, worm castings or fine compost, and the native flower seed mix. Use the water spray bottle gradually while forming the mixture. Line two baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper for drying. Once the seed balls are ready to store, use paper seed envelopes, waterproof labels, and the fine-tip permanent marker. Child-sized garden gloves help keep hands comfortable during the project.
Common mistakes
Do not scatter seed balls in places where planting is not allowed. Avoid choosing a seed mix without checking that it suits your local area. Do not package seed balls before they have dried on the parchment-lined baking sheets.
What is on this list
The list includes local native flower seeds, air-dry clay powder, worm castings or fine compost, a mixing bowl, measuring cups, a spray bottle, two baking sheets, parchment paper, 20 paper envelopes, 20 waterproof labels, a fine-tip marker, two pairs of child-sized gloves, and a table cover. Cross off supplies you own.
When you are done
Label each envelope clearly and keep it dry until the planned planting time. Clean the bowl and measuring cups after the craft, then save leftover labels and envelopes for another family garden project.
FAQ
Who is "DIY seed ball craft for kids and families" for?
Families making seed balls for a prepared home flower patch or containers where planting is allowed can use this garden craft list. Select a native flower seed mix suited to your local area.
How should I use "DIY seed ball craft for kids and families"?
Cover the table with the washable table cover. Use the large mixing bowl and measuring cups to combine air-dry clay powder, worm castings or fine compost, and the native flower seed mix. Use the water spray bottle gradually while forming the mixture. Line two baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper for drying. Once the seed balls are ready to store, u…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY seed ball craft for kids and families"?
Do not scatter seed balls in places where planting is not allowed. Avoid choosing a seed mix without checking that it suits your local area. Do not package seed balls before they have dried on the parchment-lined baking sheets.
What is on the "DIY seed ball craft for kids and families" list?
The list includes local native flower seeds, air-dry clay powder, worm castings or fine compost, a mixing bowl, measuring cups, a spray bottle, two baking sheets, parchment paper, 20 paper envelopes, 20 waterproof labels, a fine-tip marker, two pairs of child-sized gloves, and a table cover. Cross off supplies you own.
What should I do when I am done?
Label each envelope clearly and keep it dry until the planned planting time. Clean the bowl and measuring cups after the craft, then save leftover labels and envelopes for another family garden project.
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