tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post3947619013487255093..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: New Plant Labels and an Update on Old Plant Labelstinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53410083698815371192012-02-22T10:53:41.973-06:002012-02-22T10:53:41.973-06:00I don't have tags but should as the mind "...I don't have tags but should as the mind "Aint" what it use to be.... Good job on your awesome tags...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-27861753185061591762012-02-21T16:39:30.514-06:002012-02-21T16:39:30.514-06:00I don't have labels on my plants. Yours look g...I don't have labels on my plants. Yours look great ! I can usually keep track of the genus and species name of the plant. Unlike you Tina I don't have enough plants that I feel I need labels on them. :)Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70444590142602361242012-02-20T14:39:53.770-06:002012-02-20T14:39:53.770-06:00Good idea. I could have used it 20 years ago thoug...Good idea. I could have used it 20 years ago though... Now I got all those nameless plants to deal with... :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-69746913965217247862012-02-20T08:28:12.111-06:002012-02-20T08:28:12.111-06:00I have been using golf tees to mark my bulbs so I ...I have been using golf tees to mark my bulbs so I don't accidently dig them up to plant something else. No need to go to a pro shop - Wal-Mart has them.<br />Love your labels!<br />Have a great week!<br />Lea<br />Lea's MenagerieLeahttp://www.leasmenagerie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72072737742377707892012-02-20T04:50:08.611-06:002012-02-20T04:50:08.611-06:00I've always tried to work out ways of recordin...I've always tried to work out ways of recording plant names without labels. Nothing has worked perfectly of course, mainly because things change so much. I keep plant labels, and have a list on the blog with a photo to remind me.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-32732206088391627262012-02-19T20:22:51.190-06:002012-02-19T20:22:51.190-06:00I use the same labels with a paint pen for my pere...I use the same labels with a paint pen for my perennials and have the same issues---they are always getting stepped on. I don't label my woodies but should. Have a great holiday.<br /><br />I have noticed that many blogs now have this new word verification system. I would say that about half the time I can't read the words. It is very annoying. Was wondering if you knew that this hadCarolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-1941233718925991692012-02-19T18:41:36.365-06:002012-02-19T18:41:36.365-06:00I don't label my plants, but I do try to keep ...I don't label my plants, but I do try to keep a file of what I have planted and where. It is not difficult to keep track of the trees and shrubs, but where I have gotten lost is in the perennials, especially the ones I have many varieties of. My daylilies are a total disaster with me only knowing the names of one or two out of close to thirty. I really don't care what the names are, but Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-55452687727902777102012-02-19T13:04:18.204-06:002012-02-19T13:04:18.204-06:00I'm resolving to be better about labelling thi...I'm resolving to be better about labelling this year, and to identify and label at least some of the trees in my yard. I was thinking about trying to stamp something metal, but I love the look of the Sculpy.<br /><br />The worst is when I have unlabeled veggies. Can't remember what I planted and what to look for the following year!aJGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38967584510249539042012-02-18T10:03:12.716-06:002012-02-18T10:03:12.716-06:00Great labels! I love that you made something so e...Great labels! I love that you made something so enduring and that they have served you well!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on the hike. I have gained many more pounds since then! But, thanks for not saying it.:-) Guess a few more hikes would have helped out with my weight over the years. Oh well. :-)<br /><br />I just got rid of my comment verification after a lot of people were A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-583468660002871022012-02-18T07:31:13.563-06:002012-02-18T07:31:13.563-06:00Tina my labels are usually the ones that came with...Tina my labels are usually the ones that came with the plant and most are gone. So I may have to figure out something and this is a great idea!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-69640413255011931772012-02-17T23:02:55.802-06:002012-02-17T23:02:55.802-06:00I too need to mark my plants as the "old"...I too need to mark my plants as the "old" mind doesn't work like it use to. I will go back to see how you did yours. Have to get the materials first.<br />So far here what I have used doesn't work as the heat & humidity will cause them to fade bad.<br />Hello all. Have a wonderful weekend.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-35126306100650646912012-02-17T17:39:52.434-06:002012-02-17T17:39:52.434-06:00I don't label, but I mark where some plants ar...I don't label, but I mark where some plants are located. Found I need to mark where the bulbs are...had a clump of daffodils coming up through a small forsythia I planted apparently ON the daffs. Will be using a drinking straw to mark where the daffs are ...as they come up!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62207515254864424482012-02-17T15:03:19.297-06:002012-02-17T15:03:19.297-06:00Oh, love your labels! I'm going to spend some ...Oh, love your labels! I'm going to spend some time this weekend looking at your original how-to post. Our little suburban garden/microfarm will be on a farm tour this June, and I need to get busy making more labels. My current labels are so boring. Thanks so much for sharing! Look forward to meeting you in Asheville--my first "fling"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-44923471887465599662012-02-17T14:14:37.978-06:002012-02-17T14:14:37.978-06:00I wasn't aware of your other creative powers. ...I wasn't aware of your other creative powers. Those labels are very original. Many thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-12392201850409690472012-02-17T11:12:32.227-06:002012-02-17T11:12:32.227-06:00Another job well done.Another job well done.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53548266929368078962012-02-17T09:20:27.146-06:002012-02-17T09:20:27.146-06:00I don't label, but I really need to start. My...I don't label, but I really need to start. My mind is not what it used to be. I love your labels! CarlaSouthern Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732279575596442033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-70587873939641142552012-02-17T08:39:52.901-06:002012-02-17T08:39:52.901-06:00I am a complete failure when it comes to labeling ...I am a complete failure when it comes to labeling plants! Fortunately I can remember all the shrubs and trees but the perennials are really starting to get confusing. It's easy to identify the type of plant but not necessarily the cultivar!Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-24384944689006975002012-02-17T08:22:28.108-06:002012-02-17T08:22:28.108-06:00I have the little copper plates with a black wax m...I have the little copper plates with a black wax marker...they work pretty good. You know you could use taller stakes for your perennials....I really like your sculpey clay ones..Darlahttp://hundredsofideas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com