What are Seed Balls?

​​​​​​​Seed balls—also known as seed bombs or earth balls—are a simple, natural way to grow flowers with almost no effort. Each one contains seeds blended with clay and nutrient-rich materials that protect them and help improve germination once they reach the soil. Our Seed Babies are packed with everything young plants need to thrive, including sphagnum peat moss, perlite, sand, clay, plant food, and a generous mix of wildflower seeds. Just toss them where you want blooms to grow and let nature do the rest. Seed balls have ancient roots, dating back to ancient Egypt, and were revived in the 1930s through the natural farming movement. This method works with nature—not against it—supporting local biodiversity and encouraging healthy ecosystems while creating beautiful, flower-filled spaces.

A person's hand holding a small, round, dark brown seed with a textured surface against a blurred outdoor background.

How to "Plant" a Seed Baby (our special seed balls):

  1. ​Choose a spot: Find a sunny or partially shaded location with bare soil, or place the Seed Baby in a pot or container. Make sure the Seed Baby is in contact with the soil. Do not bury the Seed Baby or break it apart. (Do not place Seed Babies on private or public land without permission.)

  2. Water lightly and keep moist until seedlings emerge. Water regularly when seedlings are a few inches tall.

  3. ENJOY YOUR NEW WILDFLOWER GARDEN!

Close-up of small green seedlings sprouting from moist, brown soil and decomposing plant matter.
A vibrant garden bed filled with colorful flowers including blue, orange, red, purple, and white blooms.