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Re: Plant Markers

Hi All,

This is my favorite Label, went through 2400 in 22 years ( still have about 200 to play with) They came from Eon Industries. They are galvanized, but under 5-6 months of snow cover (wet snow!) the wire will rust after about 4 -5 years. However, the holders can be reused for small seedlings and plate can be purchased separately. however getting them to Switzerland is another story!

Best regards,
Liselotte

http://www.eonindustries.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=60


On Aug 23, 2011, at 7:22 AM, Kenneth Walker wrote:

 

I use stainless steel markers, but don't like ones that are "in my face". For a more subtle effect Wren markers work well. These have a nice mat finish and are down at ground level. They are available from Amazon and other places:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017SZ2HA

I use them with a Brother label maker using black on clear TZ tape that is UV resistant and last for many years. However, if I heat the labels in boiling water I can scrape off the old tape and reuse the markers which are quite rugged. The model of the printer I use runs on batters or an AC adapter; you can use either it's built-in keyboard or connects it to the computer with a USB cable as a printer (cheaper versions don't connect to the computer). Using 3/4 inch tape (the printer takes several sizes) I can get 3 lines of 12 point type on a marker. I can include the species name, where and when I obtained it, and, in some cases, where it was collected. I'm attaching an example.

For my needs, this combination of marker and labels are near perfect.

Ken Walker

On 8/22/2011 8:27 PM, Jim Murrain wrote:

 


On Aug 22, 2011, at 8:15 PM, Mark A. Cook wrote:

I see that Iris City Gardens has plant markers with stainless steel legs that are not supposed to rust. Has anyone used these before? If so, how did they hold up?

I have had very good results with stainless steel garden markers. I have not used Iris City's version tho. I use a very heavy duty one a local gardener makes. The tag can not fall off due to the design. A bit more then others but most gardeners that see them start using them. If you use printed labels they look very professional.

http://shop.kincaidgardens.com/category.sc?categoryId=5

Jim



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