Garden Marker Pen

Like most growers, I have experimented A LOT and this is the only garden marker pen that I have been able to depend on reliably. I use it primarily on plastic tags that are wedged inside clear, UV-resistant, orchid pots that stand under 6500K Daylight fluorescent light fixtures. The labels have lasted 5+ years without fading, at the time of this review. I have also used this to write directly on plastic pots that have gone outside on an unprotected west facing balcony, and it has not faded at all.I am sure there are conditions you could expose this ink to where it would fail, because, let's face it, getting labels to last is a trickier business than it seems. But this product works very well in my applications, and I have read other reviewers say they even exposed it to winter conditions with success, too (something about snowmobiling signs…?)All other pens I have used, even those marketed as garden marker pens, have faded or worn out during this period.Idk if the manufacturer is Artline or DP Industries, but the pen always has the Garden Marker logo with the little sun and picket fence. It is a heavy duty pen with a metal casing, just like paint pens, but it applies like a regular felt tip Sharpie. The ink has a UV filter, which is why it lasts so long, imo.I once experienced problems on Amazon receiving this item, and I think it's because the written description is pretty general. My order was reimbursed, it wasn't a big deal, and I've ordered this pen from other Amazon vendors with no issue. But, you might want to double check with the vendor that they will be sending the exact item pictured.

I love these markers for my plant labels. The marks are permanent, or at least are permanent over at least a year in the intense south Louisiana sun. I also used it to re-paint parts of the numerals on my mailbox that had peeled off.

I wanted a marker that woukd withstand the strong sun and wonky weather in Colorado. No far works very well, even through 2 inyense hailstorms

The pen itself dries very easily and won't last more than a year but it makes up for it with the ink lasting on the surface you use it on.

This marker is a must have for garden labels! Doesn't wash off or fade in the sun or rain!

The one That comes with the bamboo markers is worthless. This pen works great! No fading and is easily readable.

Soooo much better thank a sharpie! Used an a variety of surfaces for indoor and outdoor sowing and so far so good

I purchased this marker in the past and, although it barely lasted the season, it was inexpensive. I bought another this year expecting it to last into next season since I keep the signs from the previous season and I have a very small square foot garden. Well, it lasted just 3 months and Amazon will not make it right since the 30 day window for return has passed. Would not recommend.