Building Bombs

Welcome to My Bomb Sanctuary

I have a confession to make: deep in the dark recesses of my two-car garage on Elmira Pond, among cat kibble for Bootsy and the orchard ladder, I build bombs.

Before I have Homeland Security swooping down like an angry eagle, let me explain my ulterior and peaceful motives. I make bombs to spread love and nutrients among butterflies, bees and songbirds.

And you can make pollinator bombs, too! Here's a Wordless Wednesday tutorial:

1. You need space to do the dirty work. A garage or shed works well.

2. Recycle common items for supplies. A yogurt cup makes a funnel.

3. Gather something nutrient dense. Compost or horse apples will do.

4. If you make a liquid compost, use a milk jug to store it.

5. Best to funnel your black gold outside as it can be messy.

6. Add 2 cups compost or enriched soil to 5 cups of powdered clay.

7. Add 1/4 cup of cayenne pepper.

8. Add 1 cup of LOCAL (to you) wildflower seeds, pollinator-friendly.

9. Pour enough liquid black gold (compost water) to make a thick mixture.

10. Roll mixture into truffle-sized bombs (do not confuse for truffles).

To bomb your space, lob into grassy spots.

Let nature take its course and bloom your bombs over time.

Butterflies emerge hungry. Bombs provide food. So do clovers.

Did you know that dandelions attract butterflies and bees? Leave them!

Create space that is wild and free as a fluttering butterfly.

Pristine lawns might "look" nice but they are empty cupboards to pollinators.