seed bomb machines!

Recently I've noticed these gumball machines that dispense seed bombs placed around town and had to do some investigating to see what the deal is. I'm so excited about what I found out!

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These seed bombs were created by Daniel Phillips and Kim Karlsrud who met while students at Otis College of Art and Design. The idea behind the machines is that everyday people can make a difference in their community and beautify their neighborhoods. Some people have even gone so far as to form guerilla gardening movements. I just found this great article in the LA Times that explains more about the movement. The seed bombs are made from clay compost and seeds. Check out these photos to see how to make your own seed bombs!  

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As designers Daniel and Kim wanted to design something new and revolutionary but not bring unnecessary stuff into the world. So what they did is take existing technology repurposed gumball machines and mix it with their idea to populate grey space vacant lots parking medians etc...

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The result of their idea was the seed bomb and it's been so successful that new dispensers are being placed all across the country. You can find a complete list of machine locations here - also make sure to look at Daniel and Kim's website and watch the video above of them explaining their idea!

Do you have any great ideas for greening urban landscapes?