{"product_id":"thank-you-for-helping-me-grow-teacher-gifts","title":"“Thank You For Helping Me Grow” Mini seedball tin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed balls are a method of growing wildflowers from seed that is simple and fun and appeals to all ages. These cute mini tins are perfect for end of term teacher gifts. Each design includes the message 'Thank you for helping me grow'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seed ball concept is based on an ancient technique for increasing seed germination rates - helping to fill our gardens, balconies and window boxes with native wildflowers, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedball make the seed balls in their HQ in North London - from a mixture of UK native wildflower seeds, clay, peat-free compost and chilli powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflowers are naturally slow to germinate, and as such, loosely scattered seed can often be eaten by ants, birds and mice. Seedball helps to solve this problem by encasing the seed in a protective ball of clay, compost and chilli. A barrier of dried outer clay means that the seed is inaccessible to predators, and once sufficient water permeates the clay, the seed inside will begin to germinate - helped along by the nutrients and minerals contained within the ball. The chilli powder continues to deter slugs and snails while the seed ball slowly degrades and the seeds sprout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, simply scatter on top of soil\/compost (no digging or expertise required) and nature will do the rest. One tin will cover 1-2 pots, containing 5 seed balls to grow beautiful wildflowers in a window box, balcony pot or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin measures approx 3.6cm (diameter) x 1.6cm (depth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wildflower seeds include a mix from Common Toadflax, Cornflower, Cowslip, Meadow Cranesbill, Musk Mallow, Oxeye Daisy and Red campion, plus a sprinkling of pollinator-friendly annuals Chamomile, Cornflower, Corn Marigold, and Night-Flowering Catchfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedball \u003cspan\u003eare a London-based, multi-award-winning eco-enterprise, established in 2011 by two conservation scientists as the UK's first seed ball company. Recognised for sustainability, their bee-friendly and pollinator-friendly seed ball mixes are crafted in the UK, making them ideal green gifts for wildlife enthusiasts and eco-conscious consumers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll their mixes are great for bees, butterflies and other garden wildlife. Find the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreenturtle.co.uk\/collections\/seedball\" title=\"Seedball collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeedball range\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedball","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":57479967211902,"sku":"SBa-KaH-19-129-Gr-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":57479967244670,"sku":"SBa-KaH-19-129-R-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/3660\/4754\/files\/Miniseedballtinteacher_6.jpg?v=1780080808","url":"https:\/\/www.thegreenturtle.co.uk\/products\/thank-you-for-helping-me-grow-teacher-gifts","provider":"The Green Turtle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}