Plastic knives and forks for plant markers

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  1. margie12u

    margie12u In Flower

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    Good Morning , Remember I was looking for ideas on some kind of markers for my seeds and to remember where I put my perennials at for next spring so I don't put something on top of them. Well I was eating the other day with plastic KNIVES , And then it come to me They are cheap and will last for the winter, Just take your old forks clean them and write what you want on there and stick them in the ground. Do you all think this will be ok? :idea: Let me know what you think.

    Thank you Margie


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    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    That sounds like a great idea to me. So good that I might actually have to borrow it for remembering where I planted my bulbs. :stew2:
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I like that idea Margie. As you say they are cheap and will do the job well I'm sure. :-D
     
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    Margie, when we were working on a grant to furnish native plants for a burned-over area, we were given kits which included plastic knives and paint pens to mark our seedlings. The markers lasted one full year and were still readable. I think you are on to something here!
     



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  5. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    What a great tip! :D We use plastic cutlery when picknicing, and I think I'll just start to save them and use them like you do.
     
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    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    Margie, I think you have a great idea.
    I have a customer who puts those plastic knives in rings around certain plants to try to discourage critters. She does label the plants too.
    So it's double duty! :stew1:
     
  7. Pricklypear

    Pricklypear Seedling

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    Great recycling idea. It should work fine. I cut up bleach bottles for labels and use Sharpie markers.

    I've had some of my labels last more than one season.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I, too, think it's a great idea! Will definitely be using them in the future.
     
  9. daisybeans

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    Very smart idea.
     

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