Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Garden markers

Thanks to Mrs. Martha Stewart I have found a free way to mark my garden. I mostly rely on memory which works well for the garden bed but for seeding, that NEVER works!

While browsing marthastewart.com I found this free cheap idea.
First grab some good lookin' sticks :) I have TONS on my 1.5 acres!

The directions say to use a peeler but I just used an old ($store) kitchen knife. You cut a couple of layers off the top. It should look something like this.

Next you get a sharpie and write your vegetables, plants, herbs etc. I only have veggies :)



I sprayed a clear coat on top to protect from the elements but I am not sure you have to do that step.

The entire process took literally, 5 minutes. Of course, it was FREE so nothing beats that but I like the organic natural feel.

happy planting

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11 comments:

  1. Hyphen InteriorsApril 12, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    That is a great idea and right up my alley! Well... if we had sticks... In phx, trees and sticks aren't abundant... I'm sure I can figure something out. We hope to plant our first garden next year!! I'm gonna remember this! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I noticed that YHL had my chair on it today - pretty cool! I responded to your comment on my blog with my suggestions... :) But, I love that she tried it!!

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  2. RoxaneApril 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I love this idea, Margo. I am going to use it if and when we get our garden planted :)

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  3. gail@My Repurposed LifeApril 21, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    great job! :) I need to do this! thanks for inspiring me.
    gail
    ps "catching" you this week, thanks for linking up

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  4. Delightful OrderApril 21, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    This is so great! Would love for you to link to my delightfully inspiring Thursday Party.
    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/04/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party-8.html
    DaNita

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  5. GraceApril 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Very timely as I will be sweating my tushie off while planting in my garden this weekend. I like this idea much better than using cheesy plastic markers. It just so happens I have a bunch of stick like that in my brush pile! Thanks!

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  6. Tammy @ Type AApril 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    super cute. love this too!

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  7. Rachael@Lovely Crafty HomeApril 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love those!! Thanks for sharing this tip at my linky party :)

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  8. rubyApril 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    love it!! I think I'm going to try that this year for my garden

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  9. TruMay 2, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Visiting from The DIY Show Off. Very nice. And simple too. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. KristenMay 3, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I am loving the rustic awesomeness of these markers! They would look perfect in my container garden with my brand new DIY rustic bench! www.decoratingdiy.blogspot/2011/05/4-upcycled-bench.html

    Kristen
    Turning a House into a Home

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  11. JanieceMay 7, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    what a fun idea. I am planting a smaller garden this year and this idea will help me not feel so sad about it. Thank you!

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