IN CLOVER
Portraits of seed bombs made from financial newspapers, rainwater, soil, and clover.
Anne Hars
Curated by Stephanie Allespach and Krista Chael
In Clover is an expression referring to a carefree lifestyle of comfort and prosperity. "Seed Bombs" can be made from soil and seeds and planted into any vacant area as a practice of Guerilla Gardening, a form of volunteer urban beautification.
Clover is a sustainable cover crop traditionally planted in fallow fields to fertilize the soil. Not only can it provide a valuable habitat for beneficial insects like honeybees, but it can also reduce erosion and increase the soil's capacity to hold water. Clover chokes out weeds and bring minerals from deep in the ground close to the surface. The bacteria rhizobium, which lives in a symbiotic relationship on the roots of clover, helps to fix (or make available) nitrogen, an essential agricultural nutrient.
Partners:
The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency is proud to partner with Phantom Galleries LA, not only to revive empty storefronts along our major corridors, but also to showcase the arts and build a sense of community and culture in our Downtown," said Craig Beck, Executive Director of the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency. LongBeachRDA.org
