Did you know that although popular now, garden gnomes have been in existence for centuries? Originating in Germany in the mid-1800s, gnomes are now found in gardens throughout the Western word. They are said to guard the plants while we sleep. With the popularity of dish and miniature gardens, people are fond of placing fairies and gnomes in their tiny plant beds. Dollar Tree carries a line of everything you need for your own creation. There are lots of options including both fairies and gnomes, a variety of houses and numerous small accessories. They even have faux succulents and 7 inch plastic bowls.
My mother picked these items and chose gnomes rather than fairies.
I filled the bowl with potting mix and the fun began!
These little gnomes will be doing their job of protecting the dish garden when it goes to my parents' house. I think my mother is planning to put it on their porch.
Do you have any gnomes in your yard or miniature garden? Have you created a dish garden? I am going with a group to a mini-terrarium class next month. Maybe I need a few gnomes ready to go...
Have a wonderful day!