>>Can anyone recommend a reliable source of 4" plastic labels with a matte finish that takes pencil well? This year I was repotting several hundred pots and needed to replace the labels. I was disgusted by the prices of plastic labels, so I decided to try the window blind trick. Here's how it works: --Go to the local hardware depot store and buy a one-inch venetian blind. In the US, that will run you about six bucks. --Cut all the strings. --Cut the vinyl slats into four-inch chunks. This is actually cheaper than buying plastic labels, and I suspect they are going to last longer because the vinyl is formulated to resist sunlight. Mike San Jose, CA