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- From: AldieOaks@aol.com
- To: gwl-g@lists.ibiblio.org
- Subject: Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 22:09:59 EST
Lorraine,
I use a triple-labeling system.
First, I map the locations of plants in my garden, using old fashioned graph paper in an extra-large size and a pencil (so I can easily erase plants that don't make it).
Second, I use the metal 1 x 3 inch metal labels (the mouse graveyard type!) which I write on with a Sharpee (both front and back, away from the sun) and anchor to the ground using the standard metal U-shaped stakes which come with them.
And third, when I plant every plant (bulb, corm, tuber, root -- it makes no difference) I also bury a label in the ground with it. For this purpose, I cut up a gallon milk jug and write the plant's name on it with a Sharpee. If I lose the metal tag, I still have the plastic label below ground, where the ink doesn't fade, since sun doesn't hit it. It's a great back-up system, especiallly for plants that have to be separated or divided periodically.
Lina Burton
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[gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
Lorraine Ballato, 11/13/2004
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden, KTCopsey, 11/13/2004
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Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
GeraldB571, 11/14/2004
- Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden, nancy szerlag, 11/14/2004
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Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
AldieOaks, 11/14/2004
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Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
Melanie, 11/16/2004
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RE: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
Fran Gustman, 11/17/2004
- Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden, Melanie, 11/23/2004
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RE: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
Fran Gustman, 11/17/2004
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Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden,
Melanie, 11/16/2004
- Re: [gwl-g] Labeling in the Garden, Hamptongar, 11/23/2004
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