Cementing a place in history

So these lovely folks from Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University decided to create the world’s largest gnome statue. No offense, but it’s hardly inconspicuous. Unfortunately if they had checked with me first, I could have told them they needed a few extra feet to top its Polish cousin. At 3,500 pounds, the Iowa gnome… Continue reading Cementing a place in history

Goin’ on a gnome hunt

I’d love to drop by the Morton Arboretum’s Children’s Garden and take part in their wee gnome hunt. Sounds like a lot of fun. Find all the gnomes hiding in the Children’s Garden in the drop-in activity “Going on a Gnome Hunt.” Most of the real animals will be hibernating for winter, but we have… Continue reading Goin’ on a gnome hunt

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