Whether you are planting your seeds or little seedlings you usually need some way of marking your rows. Here is an idea I shared a few years ago, with a few other ways to make plant markers at the end of this post.

This is a great project for the kids. It will help with plant identification, they could even write the scientific name of the plant on the back. This gives a real visual for the plant name and leaf shape/flower every time the kiddos are in the garden.

Break a clay pot, this is a great use for those cracked pots.

Untwist a wire hanger.

Cut it in half.

Using the wire cutters, curl one end around a few times.

Write the name of the plant on the clay piece,

add the scientific name on the back if you like (let the kids look it up).

Spray with clear spray paint and let dry.

This will keep words from fading and washing off.

Mark your plants.

You could use the whole wire hanger to make more swirls and

add beads to make your wire more decorative.

Here are some other ways to mark your plants and/or rows:

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Titus 2:3 says that we are to be "...teachers of good things...". We believe that part of these good things are practical skills that we all need in every day life to care for our family and neighbors. One of our primary responsibilities as parents is equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17

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