This path leads mysteriously to one of my favorite places in the garden.
This area is out in the front and although I can see and hear cars go by they seem very removed - it is nicely sheltered and private, the perfect spot for some new friends.
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Now I must warn you that this is not to everyone's taste and borders for many gardeners on tackiness.
It all started when earlier in the spring I won a garden gnome at my garden class fund raiser. I have never been particularly drawn to gnomes, but he was awfully cute and once I brought him home I had to figure out what to do with him. My garden is large and small things can easily get lost...
...so I decided to find a place where he could be featured. This involved some type of container as I didn't want to just 'plunk' him down. Once again it was succulents to the rescue. I put him in a pot, planted it with succulent cuttings and added some ceramic mushrooms that I already had (for some reason, in my mind mushrooms and gnomes go together).
He looked quite charming nestled in amongst the plants, but a little lonely - he needed a friend, and I decided that I needed a little Gnome Garden. Besides I always like things in threes.
So, my original gnome has been joined by two others...
...and with this little guy riding on a snail my gnome collection and my Gnome Garden is complete!
I will bring these inside for the cooler weather, when I take down all of the umbrellas. I think it will fun to have this be a seasonal thing to do.
Like it or not, I have enjoyed doing this and I think that a bit of whimsy lends appeal. Gardens should be enjoyable in many different ways.
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Thank you for visiting, I hope you have a bit of whimsy in your day.
Adrienne
Adrienne
I am not a gnome person either but they are quite adorable...very whimsical and we all need a smile as we toil in the dirt!
ReplyDeleteMom always had garden gnomes and inside gnomes on display when I was a child. I love them with their mischievous look and brightly colored clothes. I think you have them in the right places and they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteI want to say that I really like your Blog picture.
ReplyDeleteLove love .I love gnomes and fairy gardens. Perfect .
ReplyDeleteLove bits of whimsy in a garden. Your gnomes add a smile to your space.
ReplyDeleteAdrienne, I have one little gnome, but he is only cement, not as colorful as yours. Whimsy, in the garden, or anywhere is a good touch, I think. Because of the Secret Garden, which just appeared before my eyes!! I have a collection of woodland creatures and I love them.. Your gnomes are special and I vote for them to stay..Happy Wednesday..Judy and thanks for your visit.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh out loud when I read this, Adrienne. I always thought that gnomes are a typical German thing. I never particularly liked them, but I have one in my garden as well. I received it as a house warming gift from a German friend, and I kind of like the little guy standing among the Love-in-a-Mist and greeting anybody who comes to the door. Yours are very cute, I think.
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