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Garden gnomes add whimsy to your flower beds, but did you know that placing a gnome in your garden brings good fortune? Once made from terracotta, today’s gnomes are typically made from resin. These colorful characters brighten any space they touch.
Garden gnomes are available in a wide range of materials. Plastic garden gnomes are low maintenance, but collectible gnomes require more care and attention. Antique gnomes Read More
Funny, cute and delightful, a garden gnome, according to the legends, represents hope and good luck. Originally produced in the 19th century, gnomes have become popular Read More
No garden is complete without a garden gnome. Unfortunately, there are many thieves who live to uproot gnomes from their safe resting places. If you want to keep your gnome Read More
No matter how much we may love and care for our garden gnomes, sometimes a broken gnome is inevitabile. A break doesn't necessarily have to mean good-bye forever, though. Read More
Now a beloved classic decoration, the garden gnome first appeared over 150 years ago in Germany. The original gnomes were hand-crafted out of terra-cotta clay and often Read More
Stroll through an enchanted garden of emerald greens, majestic sunflowers and cascading nasturtiums to find the fairy gnome living in the garden. Fairy gnomes live quiet Read More
Gardens in Europe contain small, earth-dwelling creatures originally from Germany called gnomes. This trend began in the 1800s and the love for these legendary garden Read More
Garden gnomes nearly became extinct after the World Wars that ravaged Germany, where they originated in the early 1800s. Then in the 1960s, clever, campy gnomes started Read More
Everyone knows what lawn gnomes are: those short, cute creatures that watch out for the goods in your garden. Most people don't know, however, that there is more than one Read More
Garden gnomes are all the rage and made in every kind of pose you can think of, from vulgar and slightly pornographic to cute and witty. Those gnarly little fellows with Read More
Invite a gnome to live in your garden and luck will follow or so the legend goes. Make your gnome feel at home with gnome accessories in his surroundings. Before long, your Read More
Bring good luck to your garden by adopting a garden gnome. Follow the European tradition of welcoming gnomes into your garden for luck and protection. Accessorize your Read More
Garden gnomes bring fantasy and charm to any outside space and a gnome house is the perfect compliment to any collection. Approach your selection from all angles to find Read More
Using garden gnomes with lights solves two problems at once as not only can you decorate your garden but you increase the visibility in your yard at night which makes for Read More
Garden paths and creek bridges are delightful areas to spend summer evenings with family or friends. Lining these areas with solar-powered lights allows guests to stroll Read More
So you're ready to start collecting garden gnomes. These whimsical little creatures of lore have been loved for years by gardening enthusiasts of every kind. Now you too Read More
While the very notion of a garden sculpture may remind you of gnomes and clay frogs, many pieces are much more elegant in their design and execution. Garden sculptures Read More
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