Excellent video! So important that you discussed the importance of the local ecosystem and biodiversity.

The kudzu bit was too real lmao- I live in the Deep South and the closest town to us is getting very gradually covered in it, it’s like a giant creature slowly eating every tree, building, and field in the area

@TheSolarpunkScene

Жыл бұрын

I've only ever seen photos myself but the devastation is incredible. It's like seeing what's happening with English Ivy in some areas as well. It's a shame people don't eat it. www.ajc.com/entertainment/dining/kudzu-edible-why-aren-eating/BXAct9CtIshpWaB8f9D2PO/

Solarpunk Eco-Gremlins Rule! Thanks for sharing.

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, got to get up to mischievous adventures!

Plants good bruh

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh

Definitely will be using this soon in IA / So. MN

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope you get to see more biodiversity cropping up with it.

Hell yeah. I recently made a shepherds sling for myself out of paracord and I need a lot more practice with it. Seed bombs sound a lot safer to throw than rocks and less tedious than tennis balls, which would need to be retrieved after every throw.

@TheSolarpunkScene

4 ай бұрын

That sounds like a fun as hell idea!

Ah seed bombs are such an interesting concept and this video was very informative and super fun at the same time! I'd love to do this one day soon! Usually I'd say "I can't wait" until your next video but I guess this time I'll have no choice but to wait lol thanks for uploading another awesome video!

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that you enjoyed it! It was a lot of fun to make. I wish I could keep up with making more content! Thank you for watching and being so supportive. :)

this is so cute I will try this one day withhhhhh the right tools and protections edit: oh nooooo the milkweeds! also also its 100% okay on the schedule changes! true fans are willing and respectful of the creators choices

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Oh perfect! :D Haha, luckily most of the actual seeds landed in the bowl. The fluff exploded everywhere. I'd love to continue to put the same amount of content or even more if I could get it done faster. Gotta love time constraints! The support is appreciated. :)

THIS IS SICK GARDENING IS SO PUNK

@TheSolarpunkScene

Жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah!

I have just ordered some seed bomb materials -- may have to make my own video about our process!

@jhines0042

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I tried to make a video for the Solarpunk Life channel but got pre-empted by a swarm of bees!

Most commercial landscapes spray pre emergent herbicide to prevent seeds from germinating.

Thanks for this! Love the content about growing your own food and being self sufficient. 😀

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed! :D Thank you!

Your kudzu memes tickled me greatly. Wow, I would have loved doing this as a child - I can def. see seedbombing being part of a kindergarten curriculum... or elementary or high school honestly. So many things that seed bombs and making them can teach us! Or it could even be something to do at a summer camp, honestly. I mean, I think I would still love it now as an adult - maybe I'll try my hand at it for Solarpunk Action Week. Your discussion of ecosystem restoration reminded me of this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho18uLOso9KqddY.html Long, but so worth the watch if you haven't seen it already. Also thanks for the heads' up about the schedule change. You do whatever you need to do to stay thriving, Lindsay!

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

I've actually found out that someone is planning on using my video at their summer camp! Haha. I am totally going to check out that video once I have so more time. I have it saved in my watch later now. No problem, the last thing I want is for you guys to be waiting for a video that's coming later than expected. Next one is going to be about sewing moss onto my jacket!

Comments about your audio have been heard? I see what you did there. Clever girl.

Do you (or anyone else in the comments) have any ideas for seedbombing a roadside ditch _specifically_ to prevent erosion and/or block wind? For context there is a company-owned farm along my commute with really terrible land use practices. No cover crops, no trees, nothing. In winter storms, the power lines by that field snap every year because there’s no trees or bushes to stop the wind and snow. On dry spring days the topsoil blows away in clouds. Seeing as it’s _very_ illegal to mess with the field, I was wondering if I could try and plant some things in the ditch instead.

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Okay, I'm going to start off with asking what is your geographical area so we can figure out what the native species are, so they'll thrive better and help.

@gretablackwell495

2 жыл бұрын

We’re in PEI!

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

@@gretablackwell495 Oh perfect. There are definitely species that can help with this, and I'm going to tell you about one that I can see helping with this perfectly. You have probably heard of it, but it's called Staghorn Sumac. Staghorn Sumac is native to Eastern Canada, and is purposely planted in areas of erosion. The berries are edible for local wildlife, it's an incredibly fast spreader and very hard to get rid of. With ditches, part of the maintenance of them is scraping the soil which can make it difficult to get any species to stick. Staghorn sumac spreads by both rhizome and seed. This means, that to get rid of it they would have to be really fighting it. Along with that, they grow up to 25 feet in height and would work as a wind break. If someone were looking to plant some somewhere, you would just have to place the rhizome in several places along the area and it would take over. Here is some links talking about the plant more, along with other native species that can be planted in specific areas that need help: cwf-fcf.org/en/resources/encyclopedias/flora/staghorn-sumac.html arboretum.uoguelph.ca/thingstosee/trees/staghornsumac peiwatershedalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Native-Plants-and-Watersheds-Low-Quality-1.pdf

@gretablackwell495

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

@@gretablackwell495 No problem! I hope it goes well.

An update would be great. You could visit the placed where you planted them.

@TheSolarpunkScene

4 ай бұрын

Hey! Unfortunately I've moved to a different part of the province otherwise I totally would.

The ending was funny haha please update us a couple months ahead

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Well I should hopefully have my next video up by next weekend! I'm glad you enjoyed Jorge and I being gremlins haha.

Job, well done. Thanks

@TheSolarpunkScene

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you!

@TheSolarpunkScene

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

Hey, love this vids! You might be interested in timebanking, might want to check it out. Perhaps making seed bombs could become a bit of a "sidegig" for those interested, getting paid in time credits instead of cash

Does the seed balls work for getting native trees planted in the neighbourhood. Also when do you buy the clay and compost

do you know if these species apply to the Montreal area? thanks for the vid!

Quick question, how would the moist seed bombs not encourage the seeds to sprout during the few days it takes to dry out?

@TheSolarpunkScene

5 ай бұрын

Most seeds need specific conditions to germinate! Some need cold stratification, some need to be exposed to certain periods of light and some have other categories that need to be checked.

can we see the result of the seedbombs?

Do you have instructions on how to plant the seed bomb?

@TheSolarpunkScene

Жыл бұрын

Originally with Jorge and I, we threw them to help the seeds get to more inaccessible places but if you do have the option of being able to work the area a bit, here's how you can plant them: To reduce competition and give native species the chance to germinate and grow, site preparation is often necessary. The area can be mowed and the soil tilled or worked up. On steep terrains or hard-to-reach sites, smaller areas can be weeded and worked by hand. Vegetative killer can be sprayed or a well-controlled burn can be used to clear the site. Rather than tossing the seed bombs, place them throughout the area by hand. Allow adequate space for the mature size of the species. For optimal germination rates, push each seed ball halfway down in the ground. Hope this helps!

I have a question- I live in an area that naturally has red clay, would that type of clay work as well?

@TheSolarpunkScene

10 ай бұрын

Yes it would!

@dude11929

10 ай бұрын

@@TheSolarpunkScene thanks! I'm hoping to do some heavy seed bombing come spring, provided I can get my compost pile up and running! I love the channel, looking forward to more videos whenever they come.

I love your videos, but please get a better microphone when you can :)

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

I have a pretty decent mic and pop filter! I just have an older computer that I'm working with, hoping my most recent video is a more decent quality in terms of audio.

Totally not going to do with dandelion seeds to my neighbor's yard...

Congrats! such a great initiative. Just don't give up and go on with these videos. Really useful and necessary. I would suggest also for you to have a look at the Permaculture movement (just in case you don't know it yet...). It's also based on Fukuoka's heritage along with a holistic view of how life unwraps not only on agriculture. E.g. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Mollison

@TheSolarpunkScene

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes I am well aware of Permaculture, I have read several books on the topic and I will be featuring permaculture based communities in my next video! Thank you for making sure that people know about it, and thank you for the encouragement! ^_^