The sun is shining and it's vegetable growing season. Today I have a simple but effective tutorial for making DIY Markers for growing vegetables. My Dad is a huge gardener and loves growing vegetables.
I have always admired his ability to grow veg and although I haven't grown as much in the last few years as I would have liked to, we have successfully grown tomatoes and herbs.
I am super excited to try growing vegetables again this Season in the garden and in our plant post and this should help us live more frugally and be more self sufficient.
So today I am sharing this basic tutorial here on The Inspiration Edit, how to make vegetable Garden Markers. It's simple and easy and can be done with the kids. In fact this is a great activity to do after using this plant and seeds lapbook.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Kid-Friendly Gardening: A fun way to get little hands excited about planting and growing!
- No More Guessing: Keep your garden neat and labeled while teaching kids veggie names.
- Eco-Craft Bonus: Reuse craft sticks, rocks, or old spoons—it's a crafty upcycle win!
Supplies for This Garden Marker Project
- Basically you need the following items:
- 12" Wooden dowels
- some small craft store driftwood
- Hemp twine
- Sharpies
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🖌️ How to Make These Garden Markers
- Step 1: Write the name of your vegetables, fruit, or herbs into the soft side of your driftwood using a black Sharpie.
- Step 2: Use your colourful Sharpies to draw the matching picture next to the name of the vegetable, fruit, or herb.
- Step 3: Carefully hot glue the back of the driftwood pieces to the top front of the wooden dowels leaving a ¼" of the dowel sticking out on top.
- Step 4: Now glue a piece of hemp twine to the back of the dowel and begin wrapping it around in a X shape from the back of the dowel around the driftwood. Cut the end of the twine off, and secure the end with hot glue to the back of the dowel.
Place into your soil next to your vegetables, fruit, or herbs.
This will help identify the veg as they grow. It's that simple. A fast, fun and cost effective way to make Vegetable marking fun! you might also want to check out this fun idea for Fairy garden pots! It's a fun activity you can enjoy in the summer.
Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tip: Use chalkboard paint on part of the post—this way, you can reuse and relabel the posts each season!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for DIY Markers for Growing Vegetables
- Choose Durable Wood: Use weather-resistant wood like cedar or treated pine to ensure your garden posts last outdoors.
- Sand Before Painting: Lightly sand each post to smooth the surface—this helps paint adhere better and prevents splinters.
- Use Outdoor Paint: Select acrylic or outdoor craft paint that can withstand rain, sun, and soil.
- Label Clearly: Paint or stencil vegetable names in bold, easy-to-read letters—this keeps your garden organized and kid-friendly.
- Add Fun Artwork: Let kids paint little veggies or patterns for a colorful, whimsical touch that brings the garden to life.
- Seal with Varnish: Apply a clear outdoor sealer or varnish to protect your painted designs from weather damage.
💭 FAQs
Wooden posts, paint, paintbrushes, sealer, and optional stencils.
They serve as fun and colorful markers for different vegetables in your garden.
Yes, if sealed properly, they’re weather-resistant and great for outdoor gardens.
Yes, it’s a great family-friendly DIY that kids can help paint and decorate.
DIY Markers For Growing Vegetables
Materials
- Basically you need the following items:
- 12 ″ Wooden dowels
- some small craft store driftwood
- Hemp twine
- Sharpies
Instructions
- Write the name of your vegetables, fruit, or herbs into the soft side of your driftwood using a black Sharpie.
- Use your colourful Sharpies to draw the matching picture next to the name of the vegetable, fruit, or herb.
- Carefully hot glue the back of the driftwood pieces to the top front of the wooden dowels leaving a ¼″ of the dowel sticking out on top.
- Now glue a piece of hemp twine to the back of the dowel and begin wrapping it around in an X shape from the back of the dowel around the driftwood.
- Cut the end of the twine off, and secure the end with hot glue to the back of the dowel.
- Place into your soil next to your vegetables, fruit, or herbs.
- This will help identify the veg as they grow. It’s that simple. A fast, fun, and cost effective way to make Vegetable marking fun!
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These are so cute! My daughter is really keen to start her own veggie patch so I'll definitely be recreating this with her. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks . I'm glad you like them!
I love these, they are so cute! Makes me wish I had a garden.
Thanks 🙂 They are cute. You could make mini versions and use them in plant pots!
I love that chunky string and the rustic look. I usually grow vegetables but I don't usually get help to do it 🙂
It does look great with the rustic string!
Thanks for sharing this info. I would love to grow some vegetables in our garden one day.
Your welcome. It is a goal for us to grow more.
I really like this idea! Good luck with the vegetable growing! Kat x
Thanks. 🙂 I have a goal to grow nice tomatoes!
Great idea, when we revamp our veggie patch we will get the kids to work on these! Love the pictures
Fab! It is a fun activity!
I have just started to become green fingered with my daughter. Getting outside and bonding growing something to gether, will truly bring us closer and such a nifty creative idea.
Awesome! Have a fab time in the garden!
Ooh if only I could have my own vegetable garden I would love to have cute little markers like these. Growing peppers and tomatoes would be awesome! x
Yes, I am going to look on pinterest to find ways to grow veg when you don't own a garden!
Love these - so simple to make but so sweet and lovely to have in the garden. Kaz 🙂
Thanks. Sometimes the best DIY ideas are simple and easy to make!
So cute! My daughter would get a kick out of this!