On 3/8/04 18:52, in article ,
"Kate Morgan" wrote:


A month or two ago urg had a discussion on labelling plants in a
durable way. Someone suggested using a pyrographic pen.

I acquired one and have used it to make labels on pieces of
hardwood, about 1/2 inch wide and 8 inch long. The tool was easy to
use, provided the name was sketched out on the wood with a pencil
before burning it in. I am very pleased with the result. It remains
to be seen how they get through the winter.

Franz
That is good, I do intend to try one, as you say it will be interesting
to see how they go thro the winter, I would imagine that they look
rather nice ?


We visited someone's garden yesterday and he buys strips of lead, cuts them
to size and has a small engraving tool to write on them. That way, they
last indefinitely.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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