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My old plant tags were just masking tape and a sharpie for years.
After my basil and mint got mixed up in the garden last spring, I bought a cheap label maker from the hardware store for about twenty bucks. Do you find that proper labels make you pay more attention to what you're growing?
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phoenixw112d ago
So do you actually remember what's planted where now, or do you still have to double check the tags all the time lol
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paigep851mo ago
Funny you should mention that. I read a gardening blog last month that talked about how the simple act of labeling can make you a more mindful gardener. It really stuck with me. Having a proper tag makes me stop and actually look at the plant each time I pass by, checking its progress. That little bit of extra attention means I notice problems, like pests or dry soil, way sooner than I used to. It turned a chore into part of the routine.
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piperbailey1mo ago
What do you use for your labels? I tried popsicle sticks but they got all fuzzy after a few rains. Now I just write on those plastic blinds you can cut up, they last forever. It really does make you pay more attention when you see the name right there.
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