Cheap source of white plastic plant markers

Do any of you know a cheap source for white plastic or vinyl plant markers -- the kind that are sort-of popsicle shaped, but pointed on one end? I am running out, and the local stores chart a ton for a piddling supply of them. I'd like to buy a big box of them so I don't have to think about getting any more for a few years.

Of course, now that Gita has bumped SallyG's post, I am reminded that I could get miniblinds. But I don't have any right now, and I don't want to go hunting.

This message was edited Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM

Happy, I have bought them for a pittance on ebay in the past, if that is of any help.

Ebay sounds like a great idea. you'd think if you can get to a farm supply type store they'd sell them cheap.

Happy, any of the places that sell supplies to landscape companies would have them.

We've ordered from Gemplers and been pleased.
http://www.gemplers.com/search/plant+labels

These are pretty inexpensive
http://www.dpind.com/Plastic_Plant_Labels_s/2.htm

more here
http://homeharvest.com/propagationplantlabelsplastic.htm

http://www.novoselenterprises.com/products/general.asp

http://www.growersupply.com/py4and6plla.html

Thanks! That is just what I am looking for. Hart to the rescue (and Wrightie too!). Now I just have to figure out which ones don't get brittle.

and charge too much s/h!!
ALL - please check out the 2 co-ops that are ending tomorrow...one is for markers the other for tags that wrap - i.e. use for Plumies etc.

Thanks! I'm definitely doing those co-ops, and I use Eon markers too, but I would really find some simple white markers handy as well.

Happy! Where have you been??????

I thought the whole World was using cut-up mini blinds for plant markers!!!!

Cheap! Available! and--maybe even at some windows in your own house. Don't you have any that need shortening????? If not--buy the smallest, cheapest vinyl mini-blind and you will have more than you van ever use.
Cut them up[ to any length--cut a point on one end, and--Voila! A plant marker!!!!

For small spaces--like a cell-pack, I cut mine in half lengthwise. Easy to write on with a permanent marker--easy to wipe off (Goo Gone), and re-usable.

See??????

Gita

Gita: I know the miniblinds are great -- I used to use them -- but I don't have any in our house now and I don't have time right now to go looking for a good deal on them. Sigh.

Holly--you don't have to "go looking".....HD, Lowes, Wallmart, Target---they all sell mini-blinds. Just pick one up, say the smallest one, and snip-snip away.....

My 64 inch long(Standard) by 30 inch wide were 4 bucks. Could easily make ~250 labels.

I know -- but I don't often go to HD, Lowes, Wallmart or Target -- the closest is 20 minutes away, and my life is ridiculously busy. I don't want to drive there just for miniblinds, if there was a source on-line. Anyway, no worries, and thanks for the suggestions.

http://www.dpind.com/?gclid=CPKTv5vr9ooCFQsEVAod609mqg

Try this link. I've bought from them before. They're a good company.

Pam

Thanks! Hart recommended the same company -- a good sign!