karen
good question, I have not used them, but if it works I am
all for it, keeping track of all the Brugs is a PITA
Elizabeth

I bought one from e bay. But by the end of the season the writing fades also.

Lucy

I use Staedtler Lumocolor permanent markers that have a narrow strip of gold nean the top with the words 'lightfast'.
They stay legible for me for 3 years and here in Canada I get them at Office Depot. I have given a URL on them below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lumocolor markers

Karen, Google Earth Star Products.. they sell pens, tags, you name it. Good company. I have bought from them many times... Edna

Thanks Ruth Ann and Edna, I have been wanting this info on name and where to buy these pens!

I just use a sharpie pen-and use the surveyers tape-I've had some last 3 years-with the name still on it-I move my big brugs outside in the spring-where they(and the tape) stay all summer-then move them into the greenhouse for the winter.Eventually the survey tape gets a little brittle.Never had the name fade.Mark

Thanks everyone!

Karen