ohhh I use to have a big old blind in the shed... i wonder if it is still there or if hubby threw it out, that is a good idea b/c i need something large enough to write the names for me to actually see! (I tried plastic knife / spoons once and no go, too small.

Since these are garden flowers I want to eventually turn the markers into "garden art" with a purpose.

I like the idea of beads on wire with beaded names, I could have nicer beads!!!

of course there is painted rocks, but it would take time to find large enough rocks and then hand paint them all (and I would want a design along with the name)

This is kind of a cute idea, maybe I could find other more normal garden type animals (birds, frogs, rabbits)

I make my own,I install gutters for a living so I make them out of scrap aluminum.I cut them 2"wide by 6"long pointed on one end and write on it with Sharpie if I need it to last a very long time I stamp the name in to the metal.

I have thought about it often. Nothing on the quality of a botanical garden, but close. Something with the name, latin name and land of origin.

I use mini blinds too, which are in plentiful supply around here. I just found some in the dumpster the other day. To get the sharpie letters to stay on better, you can spray or paint them with clear enamel or clear nail polish. Otherwise, they tend to fade quickly.

The ones that have the holes in them, I use to tie onto taller things like shrubs and trees with fishing line.

When I was traveling over the summer I saw same made if wood with the name burned into the plank, and each plank was coated with something like shellac. Unfortunately I did not have my phone or camera.

Sharpie has a new marker that holds up to UV and heat. I saw it at lowes but have yet to test it out in the garden. I m currently using zinc tags that you press hard with a ballpoint pen but even with the "engraving", they are hard to read after a while.

Ha! This is my hell right now. I planted 3 packets of seeds. I know about where they are planted but not exactly. With all the rain many didn't stay out anyway. The animals and beads are cute. I really would like to have painted rocks. You could paint them and use a paint pen to write the names of the flowers.

How cute are these!?

I really like painted rocks too! And I hope to not only just put it on my to do list but to actually get a few done!

Sweet, that should be a nice project for you and your son to do. One day you go and pick free rocks and other days you both paint them and name them.

For seedlings flats I use ice cream wooden sticks, I have a giant box that a garden friend sent me, I also have the cut blinds that another garden friend gave me, I am set for life.:)

Silvia

You could pick up a set of blinds at the thrift store/garage sale if you or someone you know doesn't have any to cut up.