Guerrilla gardeners hope to plant the seeds of change, brightening vacant urban sites and bringing life and enjoyment. Technically they don’t usually have permission to plant flowers, but hey–who’s going to argue with beauty"
We’ve all seen them. Those ugly abandoned concrete shells left when businesses are shuttered or a fire guts a building. Or the corner plots where people cut through, their shortcuts leaving barren ground and mud. There are also the empty areas around trees lining our streets. All of these spots are calling out for artful attention.
Whether you have a gardening guerrilla inside you or you’re looking for a creative gift or wedding favors, seed bombs (don’t worry–these are strictly pacifist) or seed-embedded papers might be what you’re looking for. We’ve pulled together 5 pretty or downright practical options to help your interest grow.

1. Dragon Drops
WhiteDragonPaper makes these attractive seed balls that you can toss or plant. They contain wildflower seeds and are wrapped in paper saved and recycled by the store owner. You can also choose plantable tags or hearts (plantable confetti, anyone").

2. Handmade Paper Wildflower Seed Bombs
These original seed bombs are eye-catching even before they bloom. They contain “a wildflower mix of annuals, perennials and biennials, growing up to three feet in height,” say the people behind PulpandDeckle. “Seeds may include yarrow, bach...