A Revolution is Taking Root… A Gardening Revolution
LUSH cares strongly about the environment and we want you to take back the pavement and make the world a greener, more beautiful place to live!
What is Guerilla Gardening?
The concept of Guerilla Gardening was formed on the mission to transform abandoned lots and neglected pieces of land in the middle of concrete jungles, into something of beauty. Guerilla Gardeners perform random acts of gardening. They target vacant lots, railway land, under used public squares and back alleys - any piece of land that could use a LUSHer environment.
Guerilla Gardeners around the globe are reclaiming the streets one concrete slab and neglected piece of land at a time.
Ready, Set, Grow!
Seed bombs are a great way to reach areas that may not be easily accessible. We encourage you to find these locations in your city and toss a Seed Bomb, watch it grow and make it greener and more beautiful. Unexpected flowers in unexpected places make everyone’s day!
How to make a Seed Bomb:
Seed Bombs are the ultimate tool for any Guerilla Gardener. All you need is clay, soil, seeds, water and a bit of love!
Ingredients:
5 parts* clay
3 parts* compost soil
1 part* seeds (its best to use seeds native to your land)
1-2 parts* water
Large bowl
*Parts refer to any form of measurement size you want, cup, mug, black LUSH pot.
Directions
Step 1:
Combine all ingredients, except the water, into a large bowl and mix well until ingredients are combined.
Step 2:
Slowly add 1-2 cups water and mix until thick (similar consistently to cookie dough).
Step 3:
Roll the mixture into quarter size balls and let sit for 2-3 days until completely hard
Step 4:
Toss onto an empty piece of land and watch it grow!
Seed the Nation Contest
Show us how you make a difference in your community; make the world greener and a more beautiful place.
Tell us your stories and show us your green thumb: what did you do with your seed bomb? How do you help in your community garden? How do you participate in an act of greening your community (and yes, watering the office plants and efforts around your workplace do count!)?
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Charity Pot
Introducing two new Charities to the LUSH Charity Pot program
Seneca Street Community Garden Project
LUSH’s charitable donation will help build a community garden, solar green house and training program in Buffalo, NY. The goal of this project is to enhance the beauty of the neighborhood, as well as provide an ongoing learning device for youth. In addition to learning how to be effective gardeners and sustaining the land, participants will also learn about nutrition and how to improve the quality of the garden over time.
The Homeless Garden Project
The mission of the Homeless Garden Project is to employ and train homeless people in Santa Cruz County within a community supported organic garden enterprise. The Homeless garden project focuses on job-training and transitional employment, which enables individuals to make the life changes and acquire the skills necessary to move in productive directions and lift themselves out of their homeless or marginalized situation.
