How to Make a Flower Bomb

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How to Make a Flower Bomb

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May 29, 2019

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If you’ve got a couple of hours free this weekend, and don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty, here’s a fun project to try. Flower bombs are a mix of native plant seeds, some plant food, and some clay. It’s important that you always use native seeds.

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May 29, 2019

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