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Garden gnome seed bombs

July 16, 2008 by Andrea Bellamy 1 Comment

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Check out this new take on the seed bomb. It’s a biodegradable helium balloon painted with the classically kitschy garden gnome. The work of Dutch Studio TX, the seed-filled balloons deflate after a day, landing on the sod attached to the bottom of each balloon.

“Each balloon is made of PLA plastic and painted with 100% water-based
chalk. The balloons take 4-6 months to decompose and leave a burst of
color in their wake.”

More art piece than practical seed delivery method, but still pretty cool. I love the idea of these seed-carrying balloons deployed all over the city, delivering their floral cargo like little gnome parachutists. What a sight that would be!

Via Inhabitat.

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Filed Under: Inspiration, Resistance is fertile Tagged With: garden gnome, gnome, guerrilla garden, seed ball, seed bomb, seed bombs, studio tx

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  1. Elaine says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:56 am

    Thanks for sharing this. It made me smile, especially your comment about “gnome parachutists.” Someone had a very bright idea.

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