It’s been a long time since the first Garden Gnome was introduced to the world. The groundskeepers of Buckingham Palace had grown tired of trimming their hedges and decided that they needed some help. So, they enlisted the help of a certain German company by the name of Porzelmash and created what we now know as our beloved garden gnomes.
With their trademark red pointy hats, these little creatures have been gracing gardens all over with their presence for years- decades even! But how much do you really know about them?
Here are six more garden gnome facts that will leave your head spinning…
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Did you know that it’s actually possible to purchase a “Fairy Garden Gnome”? They’re specifically designed for people who want to trick their kids into believing in fairies and magical creatures. The only problem is that they’re made out of plastic and won’t withstand any kind of weather. They just blow away.
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Did you know that they’re also descendants of the original “goats”? That’s right, the fairy garden gnomes are actually just a different kind of goat.
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Did you know that they were originally only available in one color- green? Who knew?
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Did you know that it’s really difficult to buy clothes for your garden gnome? Sure, it’s easy enough to have their clothes redrawn with a better design or just have them change out of their traditional clothing, but you can’t find anything off the rack for them! They’re just too small.
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In ancient times, garden gnomes were actually worshipped. And if they weren’t worshipped, they were at least given a little respect.
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Did you know that garden gnomes only have one testicle?
BONUS FACT
One final cheeky gnome fact: you can see them at many public places such as airports and museums.
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