While doing research for an upcoming article, I discovered a new love: silver stamping to create Vintage Garden Markers. It took me a few days and a few different tools to perfect this craft that many have perfected before me. Once I created enough for gifts and for the article, I just kept going and suddenly I had an inventory. It’s letting me tap into a different part of my creative side and it’s been great to be able to work with my hands.
Luckily Maria and Leanne over at Eco Chic Boutique in Fargo, N.D. thought they were cool and started selling them and so did Lee and Brenda at Fargo’s Sweet Dreams Confections. Shelly at Levi Runions Garden Center in Sabin, Minn. can’t wait for her custom spoon that says “Weeds.” (She’s got a great sense of humor, that Shelly.) I love supporting our local businesses and I hope you will join me in doing so. Check back as I hope to add more retailers!
Vintage Garden Markers available at Eco Chic and Sweet Dreams Confections in Fargo, N.D. and Levi Runions Garden Center in Sabin, Minn.
Even if you don't have a garden, many of these markers work great in pots.
'Bloom Where You Are Planted' is an idea I got from my aunt's garden.
Here are a few more examples.
Currently Available At
Eco Chic Boutique
4955 17th Avenue South
Fargo, ND
Open: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sweet Dreams Confections
Village West Shopping Center
4101 13th Ave. S.
Fargo, ND
Open: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.
Levi Runions Garden Center
6970 70th Street South
Sabin, MN
Spring Hours: May 1-June 5
Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
If you’ve never visited Levi Runions, I encourage you to take the five minute drive from Fargo and check it out. You will be amazed at the selection and great prices.
Do-It-Yourself
If you want to make your own Vintage Garden Markers, check out my article in the Spring issue of Fargo-based Outdoor Design & Living Guide, in stores now. Pick one up Hornbacher’s locations in Fargo, N.D. and Hugo’s locations in Grand Forks, N.D., or subscribe to the magazine today!
THOSE ROCK! I saw them on the link you posted to Eco Chic and I was thinking to myself, ‘Who ever made such CUTE markers?!” It was YOU! That’s so great!
‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’— This is wonderful advice, and SO cute for your garden. :)
I feel the urge to not walk, but run to Eco Chic right now! (Actually I would need an ambulance if I tried to run all the way over there. I think I’ll just take my car.)