Garden Gnomes - A History

This is the intriguing story of garden gnomes and how they have come to reside in the flowerbeds of gardens across Britain. Originating in Europe, gnomes made the leap across the channel in the nineteenth century, where they were welcomed warmly by wealthy Brits who saw them as the must-have garden accessory. But the fortunes of the humble gnome were not to last, and they soon found themselves sneered at by serious gardeners. Turned away from fashionable gardens, the little gnomes found a friend in many a working class gardener, who adopted them in increasing numbers, and in a variety of humorous poses. Today, gnomes are as popular with the masses as ever, and this entertaining illustrated history will appeal to those who love, and hate, these small bearded characters.>

Product details

• Authors: Twigs Way, Way Twigs
• Publisher: SHIRE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.06.2009
• EAN: 9780747807100
• ISBN: 978-0-7478-0710-0
• No. of pages: 56
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 201 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Shire Library; Shire Library
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Gardening, GARDENING / General, United Kingdom, Great Britain