Murphy’s Law Overturned

Murphy’s Law isn’t the same anymore after Murphy from Gloucester got to take a wee trip around the world for seven months. I’d rather travel with my host family than some stranger, but for those lucky gnomes that get a professional vs. a trouble-maker, the spoils can be rich. I prefer the BBC coverage, but… Continue reading Murphy’s Law Overturned

More blooms

I could take pictures every day in the garden. These paniculata might not equal the splendour of what you might find at Hydrangea World, but they certainly look nice potted to the side of the front door of my master’s house.

Nasturtium

The weather has finally turned seasonably warm for the first time in weeks. Even though I can get a wee bit sweaty under my tunic, the flowers are loving the bright sunshine and I’m happy to report blooms on the nasturtium I planted along the stone wall at the back of the garden.

Gator and the Garden Gnome

I’m certainly a sucker for animations featuring garden gnomes, and James Burks created this wee animation about a pet alligator and his surrogate teddy gnome. I won’t spoil the ending, but it did turn my stomach. Young garden gnomes beware …

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Brown Eyed Gnome

I’ve had a wee listen now and then to Van Morrison’s music, but had no idea he was into garden gnomes. Apparently during a performance in Philadelphia he mumbled something about a gnome outlet. Go Van! During “Ancient Highway,” part of a medley that also included “In the Afternoon” and “Raincheck,” he muttered something about… Continue reading Brown Eyed Gnome

Ahead of the carve

I just love Sarah Caterisano’s wee illustrations, but I was really impressed by the likeness she achieved in this gnome carving. This easily could be my elder cousin Weinhold. It’s all a bit uncanny. There are lots of links to other awfully talented humanfolk to follow as well.

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A wee award for my blog

Imagine my surprise to get an award for my gnome ramblings. I humble thank you to Amongst the Oaks for the award. Laura has a great blog which allows me to catch a sunny view of nature even when the weather is dominated here in Ireland by clouds. We certainly know what wellies are on… Continue reading A wee award for my blog

Balloon Seed Bombs

What a clever idea the wee folks at studio TX came up with … a seed bomb balloon with garden gnomes painted upon them. My German is a bit rusty (perhaps I need to send this to a relative to be translated), but the balloons made their debut at the Temporary Garden installation in Aachen… Continue reading Balloon Seed Bombs

Ladies gnome

I noticed at the Oxegen festival that the two most likely groups to want to talk with me were nice ladies and drunk men. The ladies were all very sweet, especially this lovely dear who gave me a wee peck on the cheek. The green hair reminded me of a troll doll princess (which is… Continue reading Ladies gnome