As the sown seed trays mount, knowing what is likely to emerge from them becomes increasingly useful. I’ve always used the standard white plastic type, writing on them with a Sharpie and cleaning it off each time I need to change the plant it marks. When clearing out a cupboard recently I found some old wooden clothes pegs. So, I decided to use some of my blackboard paint to convert them into plant markers. I like using natural materials, rather than plastic, whenever possible; the fact that I can move a marker to a different pot easily, or wash off the chalk writing is a bonus.
To make these plant markers is an easy process. Just paint the pegs with blackboard paint (I used a mix of dipping them in the paint and using a paintbrush), allow to dry, then write on them with a chalk pen.
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Genius! Off now to search for some pegs!
Thanks. Think You can get them in the poundshop.
Does chalk pen withstand the rain?
It seems to be fine. I use it for labels for different beds too; they tend to last a whole season if needed.
Thanks! Definitely worth a try then.
Great idea – and much more attractive than white plastic labels… just need the neat handwriting to go with the cool plant labels now!
Thanks