So, how are you going to mark those plants? I think you'll have a hard time choosing because there are some great ideas out there that you can purchase or make at home for just pennies.
(Each photo has a link to what I believe is the original blog, Etsy shop, or website and it's tutorial if provided).
Custom Flatware Markers from Beach House Living
Do It Yourself Stamped Flatware from Bunny Hill Designs
Hand Painted & Decoupaged Markers from Homespun Sprout
Recycled & Stamped Can Lid Markers by Pin & Paper
Juice Lid Markers by Still Parenting
Aluminum Duct Tape Marker from Aunt Peaches
Painted Rocks from Whimsey Love
Wine Cork Marker from Eat Drink Better
Clothespin Plant Marker from Glue & Glitter
Twig Markers from Storage Glee
Seed Packet & Jar from Martha Stewart
Keep in mind that whatever plant marker you use, it needs to be water proof. Even if you're using a drip system, water happens. I have used a Sharpie in the past, but it's not quite as water proof as you might think. So last year I switched to the Garden Pen sold by Johnny's Select Seeds and it won hands down.
For the stamped flatware, you'll find that Harbor Freight Tools carries an inexpensive set for under $15. It's a nice size and includes numbers.
So... which one would you choose?
Oh my goodness! so many great ideas to choose from! I have plenty of rocks, clothespins and twigs so I'll probably do one of those three. Everyone is so clever, it's fun to see what creative things you all come up with!
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I just love all these marker ideas! They all are so wonderful and cute. Thank you for sharing.
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Susie
I like them all! The seed packet under the mason jar would work for me and I could also put other growing instructions in the packet, as well. Since this is only my second year of veggie gardening, I always have to refer to my books. Having info on near the plant would help me out.
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DeleteLove all of these ideas!
ReplyDeleteMine are just boring white plastic!
Juice lid markers are my favorites of these, hands down. I love those.
ReplyDeletelove all of them. I can't decide which to use.
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ReplyDeleteI want them all, but the the stamped flatware is my favorite. I wonder if I can find copper plated flatware? It would age so nice. Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful ideas. I am going to have to make a few of them.
Ooh, I like all the different ideas! I did a tutorial on my blog for making the stamped silverware markers. They are easy and sweet. However, some of these others might be making an appearance in our garden! Inspiring for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love markers, too, and it is hard to choose! I use Mother Earth News' vegetable garden planner, so I haven't marked anything yet -- I just carry the garden plan in my gardening bucket so I can always tell which tomato is best.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going with paint stirrers, painted with chalkboard paint, and written on with a chalk "marker." I love the look. Once sprayed with clear sealer, they'll last through the season, and I can repaint/chalk/clear coat indefinitely!
Though I'll probably change my mind next year :-)
I really like them all. Since you posted such great pictures of each idea, I am going to show them to my son and have him pick which ones he likes and then have him make them. This I thought would be another great way to have him help out with the garden.
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Wow! These are some really great ideas! I think I will have a really hard time choosing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really love that last one and also the rocks. I wonder how that glass would do if a storm came up in the night (not uncommon where I live). I'm sure that set from Harbor Freight Tools would come in handy for other projects.
ReplyDeleteI think I might like too many of them to choose just one. My favorites are the seed packet/jar and the wine corks.
ReplyDeleteSo many clever markers. I love them all!
ReplyDeleteThose are some really, really cute ideas. I think my personal favorite are the painted spoons. Spoons are easy and really cheap to buy at yardsales...and paint can also be inexpensive, too. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Harbor Freight had that kind of thing!! I like the aluminum one. Super cute!! Right now mine are tape over paper on toothpicks. :)
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Amy these ideas are so cute and will not wash away with rain. I am going to try some of these this year.
ReplyDeleteOh SO CUTE! What wonderful ideas you have here!!!! And so useful - I am always scratching mine down on a piece of paper and it ends up a soggy mess! Terrible, I know.
ReplyDeleteThey all look so creative!
ReplyDeleteI've done the painted rocks myself.WE used bricks...the paint has worn over time...I like the carved twigs.
I'm intrigued by the aluminum tape. I may make some like that!
Right now I'm using Popsicle sticks.
-have a great week, Pat
I love the stamped flatware!! And the stones. I just finished planting most of our Spring garden and right now I am just using the tags that came with my plants and for seeds I just had to remember what I planted where!! Once they sproutI can usually tell. These ideas are much prettier to look at though!! I may have to try some. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYee gads! Please don't ruin flatware - especially silverware. I simply use wooden stakes marked with a Sharpy. Use sandpaper for the eraser. Everything can be purchased at your very local hardware store.
ReplyDeleteI have used leftover venetian blinds, just cut to fit and label!
ReplyDeleteLuv 'em
ReplyDeleteThose ar some really great ideas! Gets the creative juices flowing!
ReplyDeleteStinkin cute. I just love them all.
ReplyDeleteMy favs are the mason jars and jucie lids.
Thanks for sharing. All so cool.
Blessings
Trace
www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com
Great ideas. Kids can help to make the clothes pins too!
ReplyDeleteI so adored the stamped silverware, I went out today and bought the Harbor Freight Tools stamp set (on sale right now), a small sledgehammer to tap them with, and some flatware from the thrift store...
ReplyDeleteI'd love to say they worked beautifully, but the key here is "silverware" (as in silver-plated) NOT stainless steel (maybe I'm the only one who missed that mention somewhere?). It's really hard to make a decent dent, much less a proper whole letter on the stainless. But there's lots of inexpensive, odd lots of silver-plate on Etsy.
Kathy, what did you use underneath while you were stamping? I think you need something the equivalent of an anvil. Something very hard and solid. But you're probably right that silver will do much better than stainless. Hope this helps!
DeleteConsidering how easily some cheap silverware bends, you would think it would stamp easily
DeleteLove them all! I painted my own rocks a couple of years ago and they still look good!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! they are all either beautiful or adorable, which makes it very hard to choose!
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Wow, they're all adorable--and reusable, if they last! I think I like the stamped can lids, but I would want to use the juice lids so they weren't rough edged.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these ideas!!! I LOVE the spoons and forks, how wonderful!!! :) Thanks for sharing this. I feel so inspired ;)
ReplyDeleteI love all these ideas!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute ideas!!! Thanks for sharing. I have recently started a blog sharing the excitement of my gardening. Come take a look if you are interested. Nancy http://cozythymecottage.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThe first two are my favorite.
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I've had a heart time with the metal stamping. Tried it, but couldn't do it well or quick enough. Sure is cute though!
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a post on making quick and free garden plant markers. http://www.mysuburbanhomestead.com/dirtcheap-garden-plant-markers/
I find painted rocks as garden marker too cute. Several rocks you will find in the backyards. Not complicated to make and a little art will do. A very helpful way to plan your garden.I actually host a weekly gardening link up every Friday on my blog. I'd love for you to drop by and join in.
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Haven't seen the metal duck tape before, really creative.
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