Attendees at the Design, Art & Technology 2010 Symposium in Winston-Salem learned a lesson in urban warfare -- using LocallyGrownNews.com wildflower seed bombs -- to do a bit of urban beautification of their own.

The seed bombs -- handcrafted by LocallyGrownNews.com proprietor Michelle Ferrier -- were a gift to each attendee to "bloom where you're planted."

"That's the philosophy behind LocallyGrownNews.com," said Michelle. "We're all about growing community. What better way to share that passion with attendees than by creating a campaign to beautify Winston-Salem and Forsyth County with these little bouquets of wildflowers."

The "bombs" are to be deployed before a rainfall or during a walk in the rain.

"They should be thrown into abandoned lots, along fence lines or into any area with soil that needs a bit of cheer," said Michelle. "Or you can just put the bomb in a pot on a patio or balcony where its beauty can be shared with neighbors."

"The point is to bloom where we're planted. We can do that by each of us taking a small action to grow the places we call home."

The bombs -- created from North Carolina clay soil, planting medium, paper mache and water -- contain a Southeastern seed mix designed for the Piedmont Triad area. The mix includes perennials that will bring beauty to an area for years to come.