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June 6, 2008
Seeding urban landscapes one seed at a time
The Bloom device is meant to be a subversive and inspirational tool for our concrete jungles. Similar to the tuft of a dandelion as the wind carries the seedling, we propose a way of dispersing seedlings with bubbles and bicycling. Seeds are co-mingled with a bubble mixture and upon pedaling to your destination , you release the floating seeds which land in cracks and crevices throughout the city streets. Over time, the seeds grow into flowers and plants to create a green "fringe" to our sidewalks and streets.
Using natural ingredients; vegetable based soap and seeds, combine together to make a dissolving "nugget". The resulting mixture resides in a reservoir inside Blooms aluminum housing. The housing is attached to the lower frame near the rear tire, similar to a exhaust pipe. Upon pedalling, air enters the front of Bloom and spins a pinwheel inside which picks up a small drop of the seed/bubble mixture and blows a bubble carrying a seed out the back as "exhaust".
Our inspiration comes from the tale of Johnny Appleseed, where he would spread seeds everywhere he went planting apple trees for future generations.
via Make
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Comments
Best idea for greening up urban environments that I have seen in a long while! How about seeding with localized plant species as an added bonus?
Posted by: Keith at June 8, 2008 9:29 AM
I carry wild flower mix seeds available by the pound at the co-op. I stop when I see likely viable soil in the urban landscape, and scratch a bit in it and deposit some seeds. I hope for better germination this way. It may take a bit of effort, but I'm sure that the flowers from these beginnings will disperse seeds for next year and years after with luck! Happy Urban Gorilla Gardening!
Posted by: Uncle B at July 14, 2008 12:56 PM
Hemp for victory!
Posted by: ilikeit at August 18, 2008 6:27 PM
what about the guy whose sidewalk it lands in and then he has to kill the 'weeds' aka (unwanted plants)? doesn't that take more resources than just going and planting something in a designated spot? besides, how many sidewalks do we want to ride on that the plants are overgrown? it is not easy.
Posted by: moe at August 18, 2008 6:31 PM
Great...now the city landscapers will come through with toxins and weed killer.
Posted by: Douche at August 19, 2008 1:29 AM
So now you can pay more in taxes when the vegetation ends up cracking the pavement and they need to resurface everything. I believe it is called vandalism and you will find out shortly what the fine is for that.
Posted by: Toby at August 19, 2008 11:40 AM