Re: good source for plant markers?
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- Subject: Re: good source for plant markers?
- From: E* G* <e*@moose.ncia.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 08:08:20 -0700 (MST)
Art Bern wrote:
>I too have used venetian blinds. I first used the metal ones with
>Sharpie inkers but the ink only lasted a season. I 'graduated' to
>stripes of aluminum, about 1" wide and 12" long. I engraved the
>identification on one side and used the Sharpie on both sides. The
>Sharpie ink didn't last but the engraving didn't go away. I'm now using
>vinyl venetian blinds with 'China' markers. I just started using them
>last fall with my germination markings and they seem to not lose the
>markings so far, but they haven't been given a real sunlight test yet.
>I've heard they stand up pretty good.
Yes, I think the vinyl venetian mini-blinds are much better and I
use a laundry marker....impervious to rain and snow and I try to
position them not facing south altho' some are fine facing south.
They do look horrible IMHO and I am investing in some 'visually
friendly' markers this year at least for the front and side gardens.
Someone gave an analogy next year that the beds looked like mouse
grave yards...and it is true. :-)) But they are cheap since people
throw them away....
Cheers,
Ellen
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Ellen Gallagher Puritanism: The haunting fear that
e_galla@moose.ncia.net someone, somewhere, may be happy.
Lancaster, New Hampshire, USA
USDA Zone 3, AIS Region 1
