You could use a mix of salad and vegetable seeds to make a seed ball (such as lettuce, radish, spring onion) making sure they have enough space to grow. Wildflowers are also a good choice of seeds for seed balls because in nature they are self-planted and their seedlings are hardy, requiring little care.

The flowers will attract bees and make wonderful displays for your feast.

What you need

• Clay (available from craft stores)
• Compost or potting soil
• Seeds (easy-to-grow or native varieties)

What you need to do

Divide your materials so you have:

• 5 parts clay
• 1 part compost/potting soil
• 1 part seeds

1. Mix the clay and compost. Add a little water if your mixture is dry. The mixture should be moist but not dripping wet; similar to cookie dough.
2. Add the seeds to the clay and compost. Mix together with your hands.
3. Shape the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. You can plant the seed balls while they’re still moist, or allow them to air dry.
4. Find areas in your garden. Throw or place your seed balls onto bare soil.

As long as they are watered (either manually or by rain), the clay will break down and the seeds will grow.