Making Clay Seed Balls for Easy Wildflower Sowing

Clay seed balls protect seeds until rain dissolves the clay, then germination begins. They're great for gifts or erosion control.

Recipe

• ¼ cup seeds
• ¾ cup dry composted cow manure
• 1¼ cups powdered dry red clay
• Water to form workable dough

Roll into tablespoon-sized balls, dry in shade several days. Scatter in early April.

Finding Red Clay

Dig Georgia red clay from an eroded bank, dry and sift through a colander. Or contact Kickwheel Pottery Supply in Tucker.