#PortlandCT - Garden Club #SeedSwap Jan. 31 in Portland, Connecticut

"Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with the Portland River Valley Garden Club on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waverly Center, 7 Waverly Ave, Portland, Connecticut.

"Thanks to our sponsors - Burpee Seeds, Harts Seeds, NE Seed, MI Gardener and Baker Creek Seeds - we have a large selection of seeds available for you to take and swap. You can also bring labeled seeds saved from your garden or unopened seed packets from last year.

"Club members will be offering demos on making #SeedBombs, #WinterSowing and growing #microgreens. Plant #basil or #chive seeds to take home. Visit #RiverBendBookshop’s pop-up garden-themed #BookFair and learn about the Portland Library’s #SeedLibrary. Delicious comfort food and refreshments will be available.

Admission is free; food bank donations are encouraged."

For more details, visit the Portland River Valley Garden Club website: https://portland-river-valley-garden-club.blogspot.com/

Source:
https://seedswapday.blogspot.com/2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #Connecticut #NationalSeedSwapDay #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity
#Gardening #SharingKnowledge

#SWBrumEVENTS - Seed bombs and cress heads making 🌱
INFO:👉 https://bvoices.uk/3VkpgD7

📅 Thurs 28th August
🕚 11am - 1pm
📍 Behind 4 Arden Road - #Frankley
💷 FREE
ℹ️ There will be ice cream too!

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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#FamilyEvents
#SeedBombs
#CressHeads
#Birmingham

Radical Acts of Gardening! 🙌 #seedBombs!

How radical gardeners took back New York City: 💚🌼🌱

https://youtu.be/_g2CaF12xxw?si=AT2isI2ToVBqUT9f
#nyc #newYorkCity #bloomscrolling #gardening #randomActsOfGardening #gardens #bloomstodon

Schotterschreck wirkt und hilft

Schon gewußt? Ein Blühstreifen kann tausenden Tieren ein Zuhause bieten.

⁨Dein Team Schotterschreck hat den Inhalt der Infotisch-Saatkiste jetzt weitgehend in die Natura-Datenbank übertragen. Wenn Du noch Material beisteuern kannst bitte melden!

Die Schotterschreck-Liste

https://www.naturadb.de/listen/jy3qofoi

Du kannst hier den Wert für Insekten und Vögel ebenso nachschlagen wie passende Pflanzzeiten, Standorte und gute Nachbarschaften.

Eine Schotterschreck-Blühwiese deckt März bis Oktober ab und bietet Nahrung für mehr als 1.000 Arten.

Ein paar Sachen fehlen leider noch in der Datenbank. Dinkel oder die garantiert drei Mal brennende Schotterschrecklichkeit Cayenne-Peperoni mit einer SCR von ca. 35.000 sind nicht dabei.

Wir haben dank Deiner Hilfe im Augenblick über 95 unterschiedliche Saatproben in der Box, knapp 70 sind essbar, mindestens 10 stehen auf der rote Liste. Die meisten sind von Wildformen, es gibt nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen keine invasiven Neos. Dafür leckere Imis wie verschiedene Küchenkräuter, Tomaten oder Paprika.

Abgabe erfolgt gegen freiwillige Spende an unserem Infotisch. Schau vorbei und erfreue Dich an einem schön blühenden Köln!

Unterstütze unsere Arbeit mit einer Spende

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Spendenkonto: Parents for Future Köln e.V. – GLS Gemeinschaftsbank e.G. – IBAN: DE29430609671048806200 – BIC: GENODEM1GLS (Bochum) – Stichwort: Schotterschreck

Schotterschreck wirkt- Beispiele

Post by […]

https://koelle4future.de/blog/2025/06/15/schotterschreck-wirkt-und-hilft/

#Biodiversität #BloomScrolling #Blumen #Garten #Saatkugeln #Schotterschreck #SeedBombs #Wildblumen

Schotterschreck 2025 – jetzt Wildblumensaat sammeln!

Im vergangenen Jahr war unsere Wildblumensaatkiste ein Publikumsmagnet:

Damit auch dieses Jahr wieder insektenfreundliche Saattütchen zum Mitnehmen gegen freiwillige Spende bereit stehen braucht es jetzt Deine Sammelhilfe!

Mach mit! Für ein schön blühendes Köln.

Was sammeln?

Ideal zum Einstieg: Margerite, Nelken, Ziermohn, Klatschmohn, Malve, Akelei, Natternkopf, Stockrose, Melisse, Sonnenblumen, Kamille.

Sammelliste – wird fortlaufend ergänzt. Liste in der Natura Datenbank mit Blühzeiten und Wert für Insekten und Vögel.

Du möchtest uns unterstützen? Bitte melde Dich:

So geht das – Beispiel Margeriten

Ab dem Frühsommer kannst Du alleine, mit Kindern oder Freund*innen mit dem Sammeln los legen. Wiesen-Margeriten sind z.B. von Mitte Mai bis Mitte Juli verfügbar.

Wiesen-Margerite

Warte auf einen trockenen, warmen Tag. Sammle nur so viel, wie Du heute verarbeiten kannst. Sei achtsam in der Natur und nimm nur einen kleinen Teil Saatgut mit.

Je nachdem wo Du sammelst: lange Kleidung, gutes Schuhwerk, Mückenabwehrmittel oder Handschuhe können hilfreich sein. Kontrolliere Dich und Deine Lieben im Anschluss auf Zecken.

Zum Sammeln eignen sich z.B. leere Bäckerbeutel, leere Dosen (mit Deckel)…

Leere Bäckerbeutel zum Sammeln von Saatgut

Das Saatgut legst Du im Anschluss auf eine Unterlage mit altem Zeitungspapier zum Trocknen aus.

Zum Trocknen ausgelegte Blüten der Wiesen-Margerite

Nach einer Weile kannst Du die trockenen Samen von […]

https://koelle4future.de/blog/2025/05/20/schotterschreck-2025-jetzt-wildblumensaat-sammeln/

#Biodiversität #BloomScrolling #Blumen #Garten #Saatkugeln #Schotterschreck #SeedBombs #Wildblumen

#GuerillaGardening : What Is It, and Should You Try It?

Jan 11, 2025 10:09 AM EST

"Who doesn’t need a bit more greenery in their lives? No one, if guerilla gardeners have anything to say about it. Whether activists, do-gooders, or just plain old lovers of beauty, guerilla gardeners have been sprucing up neglected corners of the world for quite some time. #JohnnyAppleseed, introducer of apple trees to many states in the US, was one of the OG guerilla gardeners (and yes, he was a real person).

"Despite what its name might imply—guerilla means 'little war' in Spanish—guerilla gardening has nothing to do with war or destruction, and everything to do with creation. So what exactly is this ironically titled type of gardening, and is it something you should consider doing in your own community?

What Is Guerilla Gardening?

"Essentially, guerilla gardening is the act of gardening (planting flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, etc.) in areas where you are technically not authorized to do so. According to Sonya Shikhman, a lawyer at Bytensky Shikhman Barristers, 'many see it as environmental activism, bringing greenery into urban environments where traditional gardening may not be possible.'

"This form of gardening is often used to revamp empty lots and other less-than-appealing spaces and create areas that look beautiful and/or produce food for the community. Other aims and benefits include 'improving air quality, increasing biodiversity, and giving local residents a sense of ownership and pride,' Shikhman says."

Read more:
https://dengarden.com/gardening/guerilla-gardening-what-is-it-and-should-you-try-it

#Rewilding #SolarPunkSunday
#GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #SeedBombs #ReclaimingSpaces

The Growing Popularity of #GuerillaGardening

Urban guerilla gardeners are taking direct action against the neglect of public spaces.

"What used to be something of a fringe activity with decidedly illicit undertones has quickly become a mainstream subject and activity. Guerilla gardening is being used to reclaim community spaces, rejuvenate urban areas, and encourage more connection with nature. It’s a phenomenon that gets more popular every year.

"Ever spotted some beautiful plants growing where you least expect them? There’s a good chance that what you've seen is the result of guerilla gardening. Whether it’s a political statement or an attempt to get closer to nature, guerilla gardeners are all around us. And they’re not going away.

[...]

"On the surface, guerilla gardening is very much against the law. It’s trespassing on someone else's property. Even if you’re making the property better, guerilla gardeners don’t have any legal right to do so.

"Seed bombing, where the guerilla gardeners pack seeds into a lump of moist soil or compost and throw those ‘seed grenades’ into otherwise inaccessible spaces, is also illegal. Even if you don’t step foot on the property, those seed bombs still class as trespass.

"However, guerilla gardening is a criminal activity that's often overlooked by the law. In this research study, based on a group of UK guerilla gardeners, the phrase ‘normalized law breaking’ is commonly used. The study argues that guerilla gardening is largely accepted, and perhaps even welcomed, even by local law enforcement. In LA, a guerilla gardener even managed to have the law changed, so that residents could garden on city property without a permit.

"And something is satisfying about that. When guerilla gardening can transform urban spaces, and beautify those urban sites that are otherwise grotesque and devoid of local wildlife, it’s hard to be critical of those that carry out their seed bombing and abandoned site transformations."

Read more:
https://gardenforwildlife.com/blogs/learning-center/guerilla-gardening-and-its-popularity-garden-for-wildlife

#Rewilding #SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #SeedBombs #ReclaimingSpaces

Planting #SeedBombs: 11 Common Questions

By Carol Chung / May 23, 2022

"The best time to plant seed bombs depends on the type of seeds used.

For annuals such as corn, kale, and radishes, the best time to plant their seed bombs is during spring, once the harsh frost conditions have passed.

For perennials such as apple trees, bananas, and alfalfa, the best time to plant the seed bombs is in the fall. During this time, the seeds experience a cold, moist phase, or “stratification”, which helps increase the chances of germination in spring.

Also, don’t plant the seed bombs in the afternoon heat; instead, plant them in the evening.

Always plant during the rainy season when the seed bombs will receive 3 to 5 inches (76 to 130 mm) of rain. Or else you will have to carry out supplemental watering for the seeds to germinate."

Learn more:
https://askgardening.com/how-to-plant-seed-bomb/

#RenegadeGardening #Rewilding #GuerillaGardening #SolarPunkSunday