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Home › Gardening › Planter Markers for Gardens

Planter Markers for Gardens

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By Janine Waite · Published on May 7, 2024
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Planter Markers for Gardens are like little lifesavers for veggie and herb gardens, especially if you’re into cooking. You know, being able to tell your oregano from your thyme is a big deal in our kitchen. My husband’s always mixing them up. But now, with these markers, he’ll finally be able to gather the right herbs for his cooking projects.

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I’ve experimented with copper and metal vegetable garden markers, but stumbling upon these ceramic ones has been a game-changer! What I love is the freedom to print any plant name or design on them and reuse them for other plants. Not to mention, they’re sturdy and versatile—smooth on one side for Sharpies and rough on the other for pencils.

oregano garden markers for the garden
sage garden marker

I’ve always maintained an herb garden in our backyard, but recently I decided to add markers to help my family recognize the plants.

It’s a struggle for my son and husband to distinguish between different herbs. Whenever I send them out to gather some, I always find myself having to give detailed descriptions of the plants and where to find them.

Here’s a funny story about our herbs: My son, who loves cooking, once went to the grocery store to gather ingredients for a dinner he planned to prepare for the family. When he returned, he proudly announced that he had bought fresh, living Rosemary! It was hilarious because I had to gently remind him that we actually had hedges of rosemary growing in our garden! Needless to say, I don’t think he’ll ever mistake Rosemary again!

Now that I have the garden markers installed, I’m thrilled. I’m sure when my son visits, he’ll appreciate the addition to our yard.

Here’s Why You’ll Love Garden Markers

  • Organization: They keep your garden neat by clearly labeling each plant.
  • Identification: No more guessing games—know which herb or veggie you need.
  • Convenience: Save time by locating the specific plants you need for cooking or gardening.
  • Learning Aid: Great for beginners learning about different plant varieties.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: Adds a charming touch to your garden, making it more visually appealing.

How to Write on These Ceramic Garden Signs

Step 1 – Prep the Garden Markers

Clean off and dry any residue that might be on the markers.

Showing how to write on the ceramic planter markers for gardens
showing how to write on planter markers for gardens


Step 2 – Decide on Design/Use a Template (optional step)

I drew a little flourish of a cute vine on the top of my markers. But, if you like enjoy making a cute design.

Step 3 – Write with a Sharpie Marker

I opted for a fine-tip black Sharpie marker. To write out my words, I used a sticky note paper as a template and placed it on the marker to serve as both a guide and line template. Afterward, let it dry before placing it in the garden.

planter markers for gardens in a raised vegetable garden
white ceramice planter markers for gardens iin a raised garden

Frequently Asked Questions About Planter Markers for Gardens

Does the ink wipe off?

While vigorous rubbing can remove the ink, in general, water alone isn’t sufficient to erase the ink from ceramic markers.

If you make a printing mistake, can you rewrite the words?

Certainly, wipe away the ink using a damp cloth.

Do you have to use a Sharpie?

Yes, Sharpies are like more permanent when it comes to markers.

Can you use colored markers?

Sharpie makes many colors, so yes, you can use their colored markers.

Can you reuse them?

I’m planning to reuse mine. I’ll just wipe off the ink with a damp cloth and use them again next year!

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I’m really fond of these ceramic garden markers, and I’m thrilled that my husband just requested more! He’s planted some flower seeds and wants to use these little signs to label them.

So, they are doing their job and the family loves them. A tiny bit of organizing in the garden is nice.

Happy Gardening!

Cheers,

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