Plant a row ... Mark a row!

I bet you are like me and think you have a great memory and will remember  where you planted everything. Well, you just might remember for a day or two, but after you have planted several things I bet you forget what is where. Plant markers will help you remember. Using plant markers is a fun and educational way to share the names of your garden plants. You can add common and botanical names and any other info you want.  But best of all, this helps you remember where you have planted seeds and bulbs.  There are many types of commercial plant markers you can buy, but it is more fun to make your own.

	My favourite is the slats from mini blinds.  Cut them about 12 cm. long and make one end into a point to easily go into the ground.  With a permanent marker you can add the plant name.  On the back you can add other details, like planting date, colour etc.
	I love to use things that are available so these flat rocks are perfect.  Wash and dry the rocks thoroughly.  You can either use a permanent marker or some acrylic paints to add the plant name.   Those of you that are artisitc can also add a picture of the plant. Add the plant name to the underside of the rock too, that way, if the weather fades the printing you can still flip it over and see the name of the plant.
	My latest whimsical markers use up some old cutlery.   Use permanent markers to add the plant name and poke the handle into the ground.  For the fork marker I used a can lid. My can opener does not leave any sharp edges on the can or lid, so both are reusable. I cut out the photo from a seed packet and glued it onto the lid. Cover everything with a clear fixative. I used a mixture of white glue and water first to be sure it was glued on. You just need to bend the prongs of the fork to hold the lid

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