Garden Gnomes
It was in Gräfenroda, Germany back in the mid-1800’s that August Heissner and Phillip Griebel started the whole Gnome thing. They were making a line of terra cotta animals for people to decorate their garden with and since according to local folklore Gnomes would come during the night and help you with your garden they thought it only natural to add the mythical creatures to their line. The idea caught on and spread across the globe; each country adding its own style and design. Now the original Gnomes were made out of terra cotta, and while I think authenticity is a groovy thing and all (I only buy plastic lawn flamingos with the authentic artists signature under the tail) there is a problem; terra cotta is rather fragile and I think we all have quite enough broken stuff laying about. So modern technology prevails in the Gnome world…and I’m not talking about those cursed travel commercials. These Gnomes are made out of unbreakable weather resistant Resin. You can order the Garden Gnomes in a set of three for $79.00, or just buy the individual Gnomes for $29 from Smith and Hawken. You can also find a great selection of various other garden gnomes here.
Monday ~ November 11, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Garden Sculpture |
