This year I've gone for black labels with a white marker and it does seem to be lasting better than pencil (always seem to rub off) and so-called black permanent markers on white labels (always fade).
Of the black permanent markers Sharpies extra fine are the best I've used but even they fade.
I quite like having labels in the border and the black ones are definitely less visible. White ones look like mini tombstones and wooden ones rot.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I think permanent markers are best to keep the longest. I usually use Sharpie Permanent Markers. It works nicely on most surfaces. Ink is so sustainable. You can refer it
I think permanent markers are best to keep the longest. I usually use Sharpie Permanent Markers. It works nicely on most surfaces. Ink is so sustainable. You can refer it
https://artltdmag.com/best-permanent-markers/ I have used these in the past but even when trying different colours they tend to fade in the greenhouse. Some cuttings I grow on for 6-9months before planting out.
I tend to use a Brother labelling machine with a white self adhesive label cartridge and black print. These are then stuck onto white or black plastic labels. Most are still going strong after ten years, it's usually the plastic labels themselves that degrade and break eventually. The cartridges at about £15 a pop are however expensive to use just for cuttings, I only use them for my more expensive permanent plants and use cut up old milk bottles and a Sharpie pen for cuttings/seeds etc.
I've started using generic wooden lolly sticks (craft supplies) as temporary labels for seeds, cuttings etc. They start to rot where they're below the compost within months so they're not for permanent labelling, but they go in the compost bin when I'm done with them, so no waste.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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Of the black permanent markers Sharpies extra fine are the best I've used but even they fade.
I quite like having labels in the border and the black ones are definitely less visible. White ones look like mini tombstones and wooden ones rot.
I use these all the time
You can use a pencil to add your comments and then use a bit of sand paper to remove the old writing
easy to see on the plot and very sturdy.
Reduce plastic on the site.........use natural bamboo
Ive had mine 4 years now