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

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

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    1. 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. You are so clever! I just love it!!

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

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

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

    Julie
    www.jamscorner.com

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Awesome! I am going to make some soon!

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

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