Friday, June 29, 2012

Herb Garden Markers


I have been seeing so many variations
of garden markers on pinterest
that I wanted to make some
for my herb garden.


I found some little wooden dowels at Dollarama
and I bought some wine corks at our local grocery store.


I took a medium-fine marker
and labelled the corks.


I broke the dowels in half
because I wanted smaller stakes
and then inserted them in the corks.


It was so simple and quick to make.


And it gives that little extra added touch to the herbs.


Quick, simple and economical -
my favorite type of project :)


~Finding the amazing in the simple~
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35 comments:

  1. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 29, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Aren't you the clever lady? Adorable idea....I have lots of wine corks....We drink lots of wine and I always save them.

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  2. MaryJune 29, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I love your herb garden. I keep killing cilantro and now basil..hum maybe some pretty pots? Good idea.

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    1. allisamazingJune 29, 2012 at 8:56 AM

      After a couple of years of trying to grow Basil outside I have taken to growing it inside where it seems to do better.

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  3. Lynn WoodJune 29, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Cute idea! I've been looking for something like this for my herb garden. And thanks for the tip on growing basil inside. I've had a hard time with it too.

    Lynn

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    1. allisamazingJune 30, 2012 at 8:07 AM

      Thank you Lynn. I have found the best spot for my basil seems to be where my dining room where it gets lots of indirect light :)

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  4. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Oh! So cute. Don't you just love trying things you see on Pinterest?! These turned out great! Beautiful herb garden. Looks so healthy!

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  5. SerendipityRefinedJune 29, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    What a cute idea! Would you please tell me where you purchased your wine corks? Hugs to you, kimberly

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    1. allisamazingJune 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM

      Kimberly - I found the wine corks at the Real Canadian Superstore in the wine making department. I am not sure where you are but I am sure you could find some wherever they sell wine making supplies.

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  6. BlondeeJune 29, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    You are so clever! I just love it!!

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  7. Barbara NeubeckJune 29, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Alana,
    I like your idea of using corks as markers...clever!!!
    I like quick, simple ideas too.
    Have a good week
    Barb from Australia

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  8. Cozy Thyme CottageJune 29, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Hi Alana, Your little markers are so cute! When I first looked at them I thought maybe they were those white spools that thread comes on. I wonder if one could find a dowel to fit snugly into those?!

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    1. allisamazingJune 30, 2012 at 8:12 AM

      That's another wonderful idea. I bet you could find dowels to fit snugly into them. I think it would be so cute :)

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  9. Olga PoltavaJune 29, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Those are really cute! And looks like your herb garden is doing great; it's so pretty and healthy.

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  10. Angie@Echoes of LaughterJune 29, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I love this Alana! Such a cute project! I really want to get a herb garden going on our patio! Have a great weekend and Happy 4th! Angie xo

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    1. allisamazingJune 30, 2012 at 8:17 AM

      Angie - I love my herb garden just off our back door. It is so convenient to use the herbs!

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  11. Jana@Transformations From the HeartJune 30, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    These are just too cute. What a clever idea. I've never seen the wine corks sold in a box before at the grocery store. I have seen some amazing projects done using lots of wine corks and wondered how someone would have so many, this coming from someone who doesn't drink wine. I have about 7-8 corks and that's after years of saving. ha,ha.
    Now I know I can find them without the bottle attached.

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    1. allisamazingJune 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

      We don't drink wine either so I thought I would check the wine making section in our grocery store and was pleasantly surprised :)

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  12. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 30, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I love your cork garden markers!!!

    Dee

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  13. allisamazingJuly 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for the invite Julie :)

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  14. Julie July 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    This is a really cute idea. Thanks for posting. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Julie
    www.jamscorner.com

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  15. the cape on the cornerJuly 2, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    i love this idea! i think it's my favorite herb garden idea, actually. great job!

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  16. TrishJuly 3, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Alana, what a great idea!
    Economical, practical and they look really good.
    You are very creative and inventive, my friend :-)
    Thanks for sharing this at Heart & Home.
    love and blessings..Trish xx

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  17. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 4, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Very clever idea! Turned out lovely. Thank you for sharing this at Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again next week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  18. Amber Lyon FergusonJuly 7, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Awesome! I am going to make some soon!

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    1. allisamazingJuly 8, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Wonderful! They are so easy and look great in the pots :)

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