These are good, the label disintegrates before these fade.
I'm better at labelling now. I used to make a row of seedlings and just label the one at the front. But they always get shuffled around and I'd lose track
I labelled the seeds I planted this year in the green house. Only 3 grew I thought they were Cucamelons as per the label, turned out to be nicotiana! Not sure how I got them mixed up!
Always have the best intentions, then don't have all to hand at the time and think I'll remember - I never do! Taken to photographing things I need to move in the border but I'm useless at labelling seeds. I feel a new year resolution coming on but its too early for that!
I tried a Sharpie which lasted very well, but was rather thick, I later noticed that they did a fine version - great, bought 4 different colours. They didn't last & all my baby irises are confused.
I currently use a chisel tipped permanent marker, it's thick but can be used at an angle. 2B pencils are good for the 1st use, but not very good on the shiny side. Thanks for the Stabilo details Nut, might try them next .
I've been considering those for the Shady Bank perennials Verdun - let us know what you discover about them. I'm also trying to find a suitable label for fixing to climbers that isn't bright white and glaring.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove - you can get black labels on the internet. (think I saw them in the Sarah Raven catalogue). They are more expensive than white, but if you just need a few maybe Santa might be able to help
I have good intentions but, like many of us here, I don't do it and forget what I've planted. Been much better this year but I lost the pen I had during a move and the one I have just now fades a bit. I intend doing a planting plan of the garden over the winter as everything in it has been planted by me apart from one or two items which will make it relatively simple.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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These are good, the label disintegrates before these fade.
I'm better at labelling now. I used to make a row of seedlings and just label the one at the front. But they always get shuffled around and I'd lose track
In the sticks near Peterborough
I labelled the seeds I planted this year in the green house. Only 3 grew
I thought they were Cucamelons as per the label, turned out to be nicotiana! Not sure how I got them mixed up! 
Always have the best intentions, then don't have all to hand at the time and think I'll remember - I never do! Taken to photographing things I need to move in the border but I'm useless at labelling seeds. I feel a new year resolution coming on but its too early for that!
I tried a Sharpie which lasted very well, but was rather thick, I later noticed that they did a fine version - great, bought 4 different colours. They didn't last & all my baby irises are confused
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I currently use a chisel tipped permanent marker, it's thick but can be used at an angle. 2B pencils are good for the 1st use, but not very good on the shiny side. Thanks for the Stabilo details Nut, might try them next
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I've been considering those for the Shady Bank perennials Verdun - let us know what you discover about them. I'm also trying to find a suitable label for fixing to climbers that isn't bright white and glaring.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove - you can get black labels on the internet. (think I saw them in the Sarah Raven catalogue). They are more expensive than white, but if you just need a few maybe Santa might be able to help
Metal herb markers are available on ebay at quite a reasonable price and I'm sure they wouldn't mind being used for plants.....
It's a bit thick but I use a black marker pen that was designed to cover scratches on boots / shoes, it doesn't fade or wash off.
I have good intentions but, like many of us here, I don't do it and forget what I've planted. Been much better this year but I lost the pen I had during a move and the one I have just now fades a bit. I intend doing a planting plan of the garden over the winter as everything in it has been planted by me apart from one or two items which will make it relatively simple.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...