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Information and Illustrations on this site are from the book "Gnomes".
Text by Wil Huygen, Illustrations by Rien Poortvliet,
Published by Abrams Publishing
*Printed with permission to help promote the book.
MORE BOOK INFO CLICK HERE

Above meet Shy, she's of combined drawing by our Queen Gnome and Faerie Marafae both club members....we tell stories and write poems and are currently putting a book together. We have members from all over the world and meet at Gatherings. Even the author of the Gnome book is an honorary member. Monthly newzletters go out which you can view at the link below, they are filled with goodies, written by persons from several countries about many issues, filled with crafts, places to buy adorable gnomes and wonderful stories...safe for all ages, we also have lots for kids to do as well as adult interests...we're very proud of our newzletters, check them out, then join the club or join with a friend at half price.

Do you Believe?? Then join our club...click below to learn more click here!

The Queen Gnome took over managing the Gnome Club for more information click image below.

You're doing yourself a disservice by not visiting her page, you'll find links to many Gnome things of interest!!

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They work at night in the woods and sometimes in human dwellings, it is not sheer coincidence that the word gnome itself is derived from Kuba-Walda, which means " home administrator" or "home spirit" in the ancient Germanic language. In rural areas these home administrators often live in the rafters of barns, where, if they are treated well, they keep an eye on the livestock as well as crops. Another variant of their name translates as "to put in order" or "do odd jobs" - with or without an apron.

Gnome Club (join us!)

**our Gnome Club site is secret and holds lots of information, click below to visit some examples of what you will enjoy when you join us!!**
2 Samples
Tomkey the Forest Gnome
Join our club today and receive a line drawing of Tomkey!

Gnome Club Newzletter Archive (2000-2003)

Gnome Secrets
These delightful stories, pictures and secrets are brought to you by our own Queen Gnome from her many sources and Marafae, Queen of the Faerie's, as a gesture of Friendship between the Faeries and the Gnomes in this New Year of 2003 as we celebrate "Inspiration"
To Join the GNOME CLUB Click Here

JOIN US!! WE ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN!!

Gnome Artists
(if you visit the artist tell them we came from here, thank you)

DennisSheehy, Folk Artist, (Gnome homes, workshops)
CarlSpirito, Sculptor of Gnomes, Faeries and other things
BarbaraSzijarto, Gnome Artist (dolls, lawn displays, etc)
RobertFrancis, Gnome Artist (carved gnomes from quality wood)
GerdineVanWoudenbergrg, Gnome Carver (Unique carvings, visit site)
Robbin Rae Baker, Gnome Artist (Unique hand crafted Gnome Dolls)

Types of Gnomes
(Woodland, dune, garden, house, farm, and Siberian ): Click on images to see larger pictures

Woodland Gnome

The woodland, or forest, gnome is probably the most common. But this is difficult to verify, as he is not fond of showing himself to man and has many escape routes. His physical appearance resembles that of the ordinary gnome.

Dune Gnome

The dune gnome is a fraction larger than the woodland gnome. He, too, avoids contact with man. His clothing sometimes is remarkable drab. The female of this gnome type does not wear gray clothes; hers are khaki-colored.

Garden Gnome

The garden gnome belongs to the general type. He lives in old gardens, even those hemmed in between the new houses of modern "model" cities. His nature is on the somber side, and he rather enjoys telling melancholy tales. If he begins to feel too closed in , he simply goes to the woods. But, as he is quite learned, he sometimes feels out of place there.

Farm Gnome

The farm gnome resembles the house gnome but is of a more constant nature and is conservative in all matters.

House Gnome

The house gnome is a special sort. He resembles an ordinary gnome but he has the most knowledge of mankind. Owing to the fact that he often inhabits historic old houses, he has seen both rich and poor, and heard a great deal. He speaks and understands man’s language; gnome kings are chosen from his family. These gnomes (Farm and House) are good-natured, always ready for a lark or to tease; they are never malevolent, with a few exceptions, of course. If a gnome is really wicked—which happens only once in a thousand –it is due to bad genes that result from crossbreeding in faraway places.

Siberian Gnome

The Siberian gnome has been the most affected by crossbreeding. He is centimeters larger than the European type and associates freely with trolls. In certain regions there is not a single gnome to be trusted. The Siberian gnome takes revenge for even the slightest offense by killing cattle, causing bad harvests, droughts, abnormally cold weather, and so forth. The less said about him, the better.



Gnome Pictures (Gnome families, love, twins)

Male Gnomes frown due to posing in harsh daylight. At 275 years old he is in the prime of life...actual height (without cap) 15cm......click on image for more info.

The adult female gnome weighs 250 - 275 grams...
Female Gnomes tend to wear camouflage colors (gray or Khaki)..
Click here to learn about the females.

Gnome Foes
Click on Image for larger picture page.: has great midi playing...see if you can name it

NEW AT THE INTERNET?....

many of the thumbnail pics will link to larger pic's that you can download and keep for yourself.

Links: (click on images to visit sites)

Decorate your patio with a wooden or metal umbrellas. Select from market and Sunbrella umbrellas. Enhance the look of your landscape with elagant statues and stone waterfall fountains that impress anyone.

WALL FOUNTAINS

Decorate your home with beautiful wall fountains and garden accessories.
(visit our location by clicking on link above)


New! Classic Gnomes with incredible detail & personality plus	Stanwood wishes you a Happy New Year!	Garden Gnomes with a Antique Ivory Finish	Fanciful Color Gnomes

GARDEN GNOMES NEED HOMES!
(visit our location by clicking on link above)

Bake & Brew of Wisconsin may well be Stonewood Villages most unique, quaint shop. Located in the Red School House, the walls of Bake & Brew are lined with a variety of unique items, including Gnomes, from every corner of the world.

Kimmel Gnomes� Delightful Symbols of Hope and Goodwill: English Stoneware Pottery Garden Gnomes. Why buy plastic and concrete when you can have beautiful Stoneware pottery that will last generations.... for your grandchildren to enjoy in their gardens.

HERE AT THE GNOME SHOP WE HAVE 100'S OF HOMELESS GNOMES JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO OFFER THEM A PLACE TO LIVE.

You will find all kinds of Gnomes, Santa's and other Characters as well as a large range of Farm and Domestic Animals, Statues, Planters and Plinths, together with a range of decorative and functional Lamps and Lanterns both for Garden and Home use.

Welcome to Ray-Mar Gnomes


Our Gnomes are Hand made with high quality white cement, and then they are hand painted with durable outdoor latex paint. Raymar Gnomes are created to last a life time in your garden.

Come to The Magic Forest!
A place to find friendly creatures and curious gnomes that will add a bit of magic to your backyard, garden or fireplace hearth.
(click on Magic Forest sign to come visit!)

Garden Gnomes Rock!

Welcome, fellow believers, to PhenomeGNOME.com -- your new home on the Web for everything gnomic!

GNOMES and FAIRIES A history of gnomes, fairies, and other elemental beings. The myth, philosophy, science and art of gnomes and fairies. A children's book, a gallery of rag dolls, and Palmer Cox, who made the Brownie famous.

Other of my sites below!

Jani's Home Page

Foundus Site Map Faerie Page

I would love to hear from you....click on my email address to reach me at janih@foundus.com ......thank you for visiting my web site.