Add a bit of whimsy and help identify your seeds, greenhouse plants, and crops with our custom steel garden markers. You may find copies elsewhere, but these are the true originals!

This new listing allows you to purchase a new crop we may not have listed yet. This order will be made per order and allows time for processing new items. Please refer to our Garden Markers Section for ready to ship items: https://www.etsy.com/shop/81MetalArt?ref=seller-platform-mcnav%C2%A7ion_id§ion_id=16608871

Classic Garden Markers are cut from steel about as thick as a nickel and welded onto a steel rod making them sturdy yet lightweight. These handmade heavy duty garden markers will delight for many decades of use. They make a great gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day and birthdays!

Name portion of the garden stake uses a charming font. Stakes are roughly 19 inches tall but two-word markers may be slightly taller.
Stake Face Dimensions:
• Up to 8 inches wide for longer words i.e. blackberries
• 3 inches tall for short words i.e. fig

New vegetable crops are limited to 1 word or 2 very short words. We cannot fit long variety names or scientific names onto this size, but please contact us for custom orders of longer words! During checkout, please leave us a note with the crop you will need on your marker.
Choose from our selection of colors, the classic naturally rusted finish, or raw steel for a DIY finish. Color finishes are powder coated for a durable, long-lasting finish indoors or out.

This do-it-yourself raw steel sign is coated with an oily film to prevent rust during transit. While we use brand new steel and use rust preventative measures on the mild steel, your raw steel sign can develop slight surface rusting during shipment to your location. This is most likely during transits in high humidity and/or the package being delivered in the rain. Any light surface rust is easily removed by lightly sanding or scuffing with a green scrubbing pad before painting or display.

We recommend lacquer based paint thinner, acetone, automotive brake cleaner or solvent based wax & grease remover to clean the oily film off of the sign before painting. Sanding with a 220 grit or finer sand paper or using a green scrubbing pad to scuff the surface of the metal will greatly enhance paint adhesion. Spray paint with primer is an easy coating for this type of sign. We do not recommend water-based paint on raw steel products as it can cause rust instead of preventing it. Always paint the back side first, so that the front will not be placed down after painting.

Please note that the naturally rusted finish is made of real, rusted steel. Irregular colors are to be expected, and with time outdoors the entire item will turn a golden rusty brown. Rusted steel can stain fabrics and leave residue on your hands. Please be aware that the item may have sharp edges. Gardening gloves are recommended. This finish is not intended as an indoor product.

Below are other crop options:
• Crops from A through G: https://www.etsy.com/listing/229347116/classic-metal-garden-markers-a-through-g
• Crops from H through P: https://www.etsy.com/listing/991567400/classic-metal-garden-markers-h-through-p
• Crops from Q through Z: https://www.etsy.com/listing/589602590/classic-metal-garden-markers-q-through-z

Also check out our rusty GROW. DAMMIT. stake. This funny stake matches the Classic Garden Markers. It's great for those areas of the garden that need a little help! https://www.etsy.com/listing/234569697/grow-dammit-metal-garden-marker-stake

All of our products are 100 % made in USA and made to last!