Looking for a cute and fun way to decorate your garden? These DIY Rainbow Garden Markers are adorable and a snap to make!
My husband and I have been *trying* to grow a vegetable garden for years now. Suffice to say, in those years we have learned that a.) gardening is not as easy as it looks and b.) that despite our best efforts, we are just not very good at it. But we keep trying! And this year, our little garden–at least parts of it–look like they might actually make it.
I can’t help but think these little rainbow garden markers have made all the difference.
Wishful thinking?
Perhaps.
Even so, they are super cute and make our still-somewhat-pitiful garden a little more fun to look at. And since I already had all the supplies I needed on hand, they were more-or-less free to make. Works for me!
DIY Rainbow Garden Markers
Here is what you need:
paint stirrers (free at Home Depot or anywhere that sells paint!) assorted acrylic paint acrylic sealer slick & puffy fabric paint drop cloths or newspaperStep 1: Paint the first side of stirring sticks in assorted colors, leaving about 2-3 inches of the bottoms unfinished. Let dry.
Step 2: Flip the sticks and paint the reverse sides. Let dry. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for a second coat.
Step 3: Brush the sealer onto one side; let dry. Repeat for the reverse side.
Step 4: Carefully write names of herbs, flowers, fruits, or vegetables on each marker with fabric paint; let dry. If desired, repeat on the backside.
Place the colored sticks in your garden to mark your plants & you’re good to go.
I made them for our vegetable garden, but I think they would also be super cute in herb pots or flower gardens as well!
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Look cool. I love this rainbow garden. How to build something liket this? Can you suggest the cost?
This is a great idea. I have gardened for years and never thought of this. I love recycling, painting, and gardening. So this is a win, win, win. Thanks for sharing!
These would make cute Fathers Day gifts for a dad who gardens. My grandchildren would love doing this!
Awesome idea! My kids will love the post. Now I can make them busy in the garden. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea. I am painting mine now, getting ready for spring.
I plant sunflowers in a circle and then plant my cucumbers close to them. They will climb up the sunflowers. This works great for me. Also provides a little shade for the cucumbers so the leaves don’t get burned from the sun.