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Earthmarks^™

Garden Markers

Making our mark, one garden at a time.™

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Round Garden Markers Blank Garden Markers Great Gift Idea! Herb Garden Gift Collection Oval Garden Markers

Earthmarks Garden Marker Features:

Completely weatherproof Impressed plant names Over 425 names available 10" Solid brass stake included High-fired stoneware Soft verdigris patina Attractive & affordable Made in Rogue River, Oregon, USA

More Information (You can also access these headings by scrolling down:) Prices & Ordering Information FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Durability Test: Read the results of a rigorous year-long stress test.

Additional Information If you can't find the garden marker name that you want on our Online Ordering list, check our list of garden markers that are in limited supply We also make custom garden markers ($5.00 surcharge applies for each name ordered) Sunset Magazine Article: Excerpts of magazine coverage of our garden markers We appreciate your feedback, whether you are a current customer or a new visitor to our website

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Garden Marker Prices & Ordering Information

How to Order:

To see our complete selection of garden markers (Round, Oval and Gift Collections) use the link for Online Ordering. There is no need to order anything; you can just look.

• You may use Online Ordering if you are paying by one of these cards:           
• You may call in your order if you are paying by Check or Money Order.
  Call 541-582-2077 (Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time)
  Note: If you call from the East Coast at 9:00 AM (your time), I might answer, but since you woke me up, I may be a little grumpy ;^)
• You may mail in your order if you are paying by Check or Money Order.
  Print the page used for Online Ordering (Note: If ordering only Gift Collection(s), you may skip this step)
  Write in quantity you want in the box next to those markers you select
  Print the Order Form
  Fill it in completely -- including total quantities and prices

  Orders should include:

  1. List of Earthmarks Garden Markers (with your selections marked)
  2. Completed Order Form
  3. Payment

  Mail to:
      Oregon, Planet Earth
      P.O. Box 926
      Rogue River, OR 97537-0926

A few notes:

• Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for delivery of your order during our busiest times.
  If you need your order by a certain date, let us know, and we will try to ship in time.
• If you live outside the USA:
  • Send us e-mail letting us know what you would like to order
  • We will let you know the Shipping & Handling charges on your order
  • Order is Payable in U.S. Funds — include the words "U.S. Dollars" on check
• Sorry, no COD orders
• Because we respect your privacy, we do not sell, rent, barter nor share our customer list — EVER!
  We do not maintain a mailing list.
  View our Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer custom garden markers?

Yes, custom Earthmarks garden markers are available. There is an additional $5.00 setup charge for each name ordered.
(Please try to limit custom text to 15 characters for round garden markers; 25 characters for oval garden markers)

Are the stakes included, or do I order them separately?

A solid brass stake is included with each Earthmarks garden marker ordered at no additional charge. We also sell them separately for those who wish to purchase additional brass stakes.

Will the stakes ever rust?

No. Our stakes are made of solid brass and simply cannot rust. Over time, they age gracefully and they may acquire an attractive verdigris patina (particularly if sprayed with a liquid fertilizer such as Miracle-Gro® and left to dry). If you should ever want to clean the stake, use a household copper or brass cleaner.

My clay pots are made of terra cotta and they usually don't last through the winter. How can your garden markers be "completely weatherproof"?

While our garden markers have the same attractive color and appearance of terra cotta, they are actually made of a much more durable stoneware clay body. The terra cotta in your clay pots is very porous and readily absorbs water. When the water freezes, it expands, causing minute cracks in the clay. After repeated freeze/thaw cycles, the minute cracks get larger, and eventually ruin the piece. Since our garden markers are designed to be far less absorbent, they are unaffected by freeze/thaw weather cycles (we even proved it in a stress test where we froze/thawed the same marker over 1000 times!)

What should I use to clean my garden marker if one becomes soiled?

Earthmarks garden markers clean up beautifully with detergent and water. The verdigris patina finish is fired on, so don't be afraid to scrub them with a dishwashing brush. We don't recommend cleaning our garden markers in a dishwasher, however; the marker is small and may fly around in the dishwasher, causing damage.

What should I use to write on a blank marker and will it be permanent?

The most fade-proof marker is a paint marker (e.g. Sharpie Paint®) and the results are permanent! A fine-point permanent ink marker (e.g. Sharpie®) works very well, although it will fade a little in direct sun. For less-permanent results, use non-permanent markers or graphite pencils.

Do you sell your garden markers wholesale?

Yes, please call.

Do you really look like Brad Pitt?

Yes, but only from certain angles and from great distances (I also look a little like Margaret Thatcher under those same conditions, so don't get too excited).

Are your garden markers guaranteed?

Yes they are! If you are ever dissatisfied with your purchase, let us know the nature of the problem so we can make it right. If you need a replacement for a marker that has been damaged, contact us, and we will replace your garden marker with a new one. You only need to pay for shipping and handling.

YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED!

Garden Marker Stress Test Details

In this durability test, a round Earthmarks garden marker (detached from brass stake) was exposed to cycles of freezing and thawing to determine what effect seasonal weather would have on our garden markers.

Over a period of 1 year, the test marker was frozen (wet), then thawed, 1001 times. In addition, the frozen garden marker was subjected to quick-thaw/high-temperature tests when we moved it from the freezer to the microwave oven 12 times, boiling off the water (once each month), and also from the freezer to a hot plate where it was heated until the moisture boiled off and the garden marker was hot and dry (also once each month).

Periodically, the garden marker was evaluated for damage or weakness.

The test was concluded after 1 year and 1001 freeze/thaw cycles because — well, because common sense finally prevailed and my wife reclaimed the freezer, the microwave, and the front of the refer where the tally sheet had been posted.

TEST STATISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

• Garden marker kept wet continuously for maximum stress
• Alternately frozen to -20° F and thawed to 70° F
• 1001 freeze/thaw cycles (almost 3 cycles per day, average)
• 12 freeze/boiling cycles from -20° F to 212° F (freezer to microwave oven)
• 12 freeze/hot plate cycles from -20° F to about 250° F
• Test lasted 1 full year
• Yes, my wife thought I was nuts
• No, it didn't lead to a divorce, just a lot of stress (after all, it was a stress test)
• No damage to Earthmarks garden marker whatsoever!