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gardenmermaid Lafayette, CO(Zone 5b) Apr 29, 2006

Does anyone have any suggestions for a pen to use on plant markers that will last the whole season? I've used permanent markers and they only last a few months. Thanks.

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KentNC Wake Forest, NC Apr 29, 2006

gardenmermaid: here's link to a thread about this subject; hope this helps

http://davesgarden.com/place/t/577327/

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gardenmermaid Lafayette, CO(Zone 5b) Apr 30, 2006

Thanks. I had seen this thread before but couldn't find it.

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dmj1218 west Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Apr 30, 2006

We resorted to using plastic knives and forks at the RU Saturday...eat with 'em first, then marked plants afterwards! A perfect recycling plan!
Debbie

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kerry_in_ky Dry Ridge, KY(Zone 6a) May 02, 2006

I was wondering about using my Dremel and strips of left over aluminum flashing. Of course the edges would have to be folded over as it can get quite sharp. I would think that once engraved they would be around for a while.

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Tplant Pembroke Pines, FL(Zone 10a) May 02, 2006

I buy my pens from Parks Nursery and I still have clear writing on my markers and this is after one year!

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leaflady Hughesville, MO(Zone 5a) May 03, 2006

I went to a heating and AC place and had some metal ones 1 1/2" X 3" stamped out of about 24 - 26 guage steel. Then bought some steel welding rod 36" long, punched holes and inserted the welding rod. I used 3/32" diameter rod. Much heavier is too hard to work with. I have a friend who has a rivit punch that he loaned to me to punch out the holes. This makes very permenant labels. As for markers, I have been using paint pens from Hobby Lobby, but will look into the cattle marking pens soon. I think one could also use an engraving tool to mark on them.

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