When labeling plant markers in the garden, flats or pots, a pencil is better than pen, indelible ink or not. Pencils write on plastic or wood with ease (especially the softer No. 1 1/2 or No. 2 ...

Here in Iowa, plant markers are a tricky thing. I’ve lived here 30 years and struggled all that time to find inexpensive, lasting, attractive markers that are easy to make. In our harsh climate, plant ...