Herb garden pot markers
Neat name markers for herbs in pots and garden beds, with a spare line for planting date.
Lines up with real label sheets. The Avery sheet layouts (A4 L-codes for Australia, the UK and Europe, and US Letter codes) were measured from Avery's own templates, so each label prints in the right place on that sheet and on other brands' sheets sold as compatible with the same code. Print at 100% (Actual size), and try one page on plain paper first. makekite.com is printed only in a blank sheet margin, never on a label.
Which label sheet to use
This page starts on Avery L7160 (A4, 21 labels per sheet, each 63.5 × 38.1 mm) for A4 printers, or Avery 5160 (US Letter, 30 labels per sheet, each 2⅝ × 1 in) if your browser is set to US English. You can switch to any other sheet, a thermal roll printer or cut-out labels in the Label sheet or printer menu, and the preview changes to match. Check the code printed on your packet of labels: sheets from other brands that say they are compatible with an Avery code use the same layout.
Printing in four steps
- Type your labels, one per line. Use | to start a new line inside the same label.
- Choose your sheet, then set the text size and picture size so each label looks as full as you like.
- If part of a sheet is already used, set Start at label to the first empty label.
- Print at 100% (Actual size), first on plain paper. Hold the test page against a label sheet up to the light, then print on the labels.
Ready-made labels on this page: Parsley, Chives, Mint, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Dill, Lemon balm. Change, delete or add to them before you print.
Using this page
Marking your herbs
Herbs such as parsley, chives, mint and thyme can look similar when they are young, so a clear marker saves mix-ups. Print on card, laminate or cover with clear tape, then tape the marker to a paddle-pop stick or a thin stake. Mint spreads fast, so label it and keep it in its own pot to stop it taking over.
Adding a planting date
Tick the date line to add a date to each label. Knowing when you planted a herb helps you decide when to harvest, trim or replace it. Soft herbs such as basil and coriander often last one season, while rosemary and thyme can live for years in a sunny, well-drained spot.