The Hive

There are many gnooks and corners in the garden that give one a magical feeling that somehow you are more when you leave than you were went you entered, but no place compares to The Hive. The Hive is a welcoming place, buzzing with activity. Gnomelings come in to play games, watch movies that were once books, complete crafts about friendship, and most importantly... lose themselves in the world of a book! Anygnome is welcome. Everygnome loves being there. It is full of kind hearted souls sitting in the chairs, the steps and the floor. Books let you travel without moving your feet, and these gnomelings are ready to explore! They are hungry to learn about other worlds, all the while really learning more about themselves! It really is a place of magic. It is a place of happiness.

Literary Guardians

If you ask me, I would tell you that we owe those in the Gnomish community so much for all the wonderful gifts surrounding us. It is gno secret that for every blessing we may have, there is likely a fuzzy little soul keeping tending to it so that we may enjoy the gift to its fullest potential. That being said, some gifts are more valuable than others and its the best of the best treasures that require the most special of souls to watch over them. Without a doubt, the Gnomish History books that have been passed down from generation to generation tops the list. These are the literary works that touch our souls, encourages us to be brave and inspires us to both laugh and cry. What makes a book a great work of literature? Well if you must ask, then I suppose I must answer. If by touching the book, you are swept away and into an adventure to a magical land, in which you've gnever imagined, chances are you have found yourself a bit of the Gnomish magic of which I am speaking. Gnow you understand just how important these gifts are, so it should come as gno surprise that the Gnomish Council chose this brave soul to help watch over the treasured works of art. Yes, you heard me right. A true treasured work of art is passed around and shared with loved ones of all ages. It is too good to keep to one's self, and it is definitely a good thing that there are guardians such as this one, to help ensure each literary gift is truly treasured, protected and shared.

Literary Guardians

If you ask me, I would tell you that we owe those in the Gnomish community so much for all the wonderful gifts surrounding us. It is gno secret that for every blessing we may have, there is likely a fuzzy little soul keeping tending to it so that we may enjoy the gift to its fullest potential. That being said, some gifts are more valuable than others and its the best of the best treasures that require the most special of souls to watch over them. Without a doubt, the Gnomish History books that have been passed down from generation to generation tops the list. These are the literary works that touch our souls, encourages us to be brave and inspires us to both laugh and cry. What makes a book a great work of literature? Well if you must ask, then I suppose I must answer. If by touching the book, you are swept away and into an adventure to a magical land, in which you've gnever imagined, chances are you have found yourself a bit of the Gnomish magic of which I am speaking. Gnow you understand just how important these gifts are, so it should come as gno surprise that the Gnomish Council chose this brave soul to help watch over the treasured works of art. Yes, you heard me right. A true treasured work of art is passed around and shared with loved ones of all ages. It is too good to keep to one's self, and it is definitely a good thing that there are guardians such as this one, to help ensure each literary gift is truly treasured, protected and shared.

Literary Guardians

If you ask me, I would tell you that we owe those in the Gnomish community so much for all the wonderful gifts surrounding us. It is gno secret that for every blessing we may have, there is likely a fuzzy little soul keeping tending to it so that we may enjoy the gift to its fullest potential. That being said, some gifts are more valuable than others and its the best of the best treasures that require the most special of souls to watch over them. Without a doubt, the Gnomish History books that have been passed down from generation to generation tops the list. These are the literary works that touch our souls, encourages us to be brave and inspires us to both laugh and cry. What makes a book a great work of literature? Well if you must ask, then I suppose I must answer. If by touching the book, you are swept away and into an adventure to a magical land, in which you've gnever imagined, chances are you have found yourself a bit of the Gnomish magic of which I am speaking. Gnow you understand just how important these gifts are, so it should come as gno surprise that the Gnomish Council chose this brave soul to help watch over the treasured works of art. Yes, you heard me right. A true treasured work of art is passed around and shared with loved ones of all ages. It is too good to keep to one's self, and it is definitely a good thing that there are guardians such as this one, to help ensure each literary gift is truly treasured, protected and shared.

Literary Guardians

If you ask me, I would tell you that we owe those in the Gnomish community so much for all the wonderful gifts surrounding us. It is gno secret that for every blessing we may have, there is likely a fuzzy little soul keeping tending to it so that we may enjoy the gift to its fullest potential. That being said, some gifts are more valuable than others and its the best of the best treasures that require the most special of souls to watch over them. Without a doubt, the Gnomish History books that have been passed down from generation to generation tops the list. These are the literary works that touch our souls, encourages us to be brave and inspires us to both laugh and cry. What makes a book a great work of literature? Well if you must ask, then I suppose I must answer. If by touching the book, you are swept away and into an adventure to a magical land, in which you've gnever imagined, chances are you have found yourself a bit of the Gnomish magic of which I am speaking. Gnow you understand just how important these gifts are, so it should come as gno surprise that the Gnomish Council chose this brave soul to help watch over the treasured works of art. Yes, you heard me right. A true treasured work of art is passed around and shared with loved ones of all ages. It is too good to keep to one's self, and it is definitely a good thing that there are guardians such as this one, to help ensure each literary gift is truly treasured, protected and shared.

PERSONAL GNOTE: Most definitely inspired by the Mad Hatter character in Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll.

Literary Guardians

If you ask me, I would tell you that we owe those in the Gnomish community so much for all the wonderful gifts surrounding us. It is gno secret that for every blessing we may have, there is likely a fuzzy little soul keeping tending to it so that we may enjoy the gift to its fullest potential. That being said, some gifts are more valuable than others and its the best of the best treasures that require the most special of souls to watch over them. Without a doubt, the Gnomish History books that have been passed down from generation to generation tops the list. These are the literary works that touch our souls, encourages us to be brave and inspires us to both laugh and cry. What makes a book a great work of literature? Well if you must ask, then I suppose I must answer. If by touching the book, you are swept away and into an adventure to a magical land, in which you've gnever imagined, chances are you have found yourself a bit of the Gnomish magic of which I am speaking. Gnow you understand just how important these gifts are, so it should come as gno surprise that the Gnomish Council chose this brave soul to help watch over the treasured works of art. Yes, you heard me right. A true treasured work of art is passed around and shared with loved ones of all ages. It is too good to keep to one's self, and it is definitely a good thing that there are guardians such as this one, to help ensure each literary gift is truly treasured, protected and shared.

PERSONAL GNOTE: Most definitely inspired by Harry Potter, by J.K. Rowling.

The BFG

I'm certain you've heard all about the BFG, the Big Friendly Gnome. I know what you're about to say. "Isn't it the Big Friendly Giant?" The answer to that, my friend, is Gno, chances are it is was simply translated incorrectly from the Gnomish texts. He may be much smaller than you imagined after reading the book, but I assure you that size is only a matter of perspective and this warm fuzzy soul is as big as big can get. He has a heart that is bigger than any other soul in Gnomish History! Why else would they write such a beloved story about him? As you well know, the BFG has a fantastic whimsical hobby of catching dreams, keeping them safe in bottles, and then mixing them together to create the perfect custom dream for a special young soul. Look what he's caught now! With a little bitty hop, he can't help but be excited about this one. It's the perfect finale to the dream he was concocting for a certain someone special. In jars, he already has a dream about an adventure, one about the ocean and one with guitar music. And gnow, if he's gnot mistaken, he's captured a dream about a brown-eyed girl to laugh and frolic with! Oh this is going to be a great combination! With another little skip, and a hop, he rushes off to mix to mix them all together. Gnight time can't come soon enough... He's so excited to blow this dream into an unsuspecting, but very lucky, sleepy soul tonight!

PERSONAL GNOTE:
With a great deal of respect, this guy was obviously inspired by the wonderful character created by Roald Dahl.

The BFG

I'm certain you've heard all about the BFG, the Big Friendly Gnome. I know what you're about to say. "Isn't it the Big Friendly Giant?" The answer to that, my friend, is Gno, chances are it is was simply translated incorrectly from the Gnomish texts. He may be much smaller than you imagined after reading the book, but I assure you that size is only a matter of perspective and this warm fuzzy soul is as big as big can get. He has a heart that is bigger than any other soul in Gnomish History! Why else would they write such a beloved story about him? As you well know, the BFG has a fantastic whimsical hobby of catching dreams, keeping them safe in bottles, and then mixing them together to create the perfect custom dream for a special young soul. Look what he's caught now! With a little bitty hop, he can't help but be excited about this one. It's the perfect finale to the dream he was concocting for a certain someone special. In jars, he already has a dream about an adventure, one about the ocean and one with guitar music. And gnow, if he's gnot mistaken, he's captured a dream about a brown-eyed girl to laugh and frolic with! Oh this is going to be a great combination! With another little skip, and a hop, he rushes off to mix to mix them all together. Gnight time can't come soon enough... He's so excited to blow this dream into an unsuspecting, but very lucky, sleepy soul tonight!

PERSONAL GNOTE:
With a great deal of respect, this guy was obviously inspired by the wonderful character created by Roald Dahl.

My Little Princess

Who is my princess? She is stoic. Spend even a moment with her, and you will know she has an integrity about her that is deeply rooted and guides her decisions. She believes that everygnome should do the best she can do at whatever she is doing. And she is earnest about that. This Watchful one is incredibly conscious and intentional about every area of her life. Few souls go out of their way to make themselves open to growth, but she is one who does. Many Gnomish souls are empaths, but none as incredibly strong as she.... when she connects with somegnome, she connects on a very deep level. It takes her longer than anygnome I know to grant trust, she is deliberate and careful. She will give a small piece of herself and see how you treat it before giving a bit more. Treat each small gift as the treasure it is, and when she has decided you deserve her trust, she gives it her all. She has taught me more about commitment than I have known in the past. She may be a princess and delights in being adored, but don't let that fool you. She is unapologetic about her desires and her way of doing life... she has deep levels of courage and pushes through fear with strength you do not often find. She is loyal and fiercely independent and if she says she is on your team, you have no doubt that she will go to the ends of the garden for you; yet she hopes and expects the same in return. She truly demands and appreciates deep honesty, telling her she is a good girl and buying her tacos or chocolate will make her happy and let her feel safe and loved by somegnome she trusts. She is my little princess, I am honored to know her and be a part of her life, and I love her.

PERSONAL GNOTE:
The name Greer means "Watchful, Guardian."

Don't Let Me Go!

When two gnomes meet, they may gnot know where the gnature of their connection will take them, but they do know it will be quite an adventure along the way! From the very beginning we two souls had a connection stronger than either had ever known possible. It did gnot seem to take much to to fill our fuzzy bodies with twitterpation. Something as simple as just standing side by side, or even making eye contact would lead to a great gnuzzle or two, or more. A connection like that does gnot happen unless it is special. Whenever I left your side, I brought with me an extra skip to my step. And I would dance a little happy dance at the thought of the gnext time we would be side by side. Occasionally I may fall, and you would catch me. Sometimes I would doubt, and you would reassure me. Sometimes I forgot, and you would remind me. What we have together is Gnuzzling Gnomazing! And gnow, my love, it is my turn. It is my turn to catch you, if you are willing to fall. It is my turn to reassure you, if you are in doubt. It is my turn to make you feel safe, if you are able to be vulnerable. I want to be your sanctuary. You are safe with me. I love you. "Then don't let me go," you say. I won't. I love you, and I won't ever let you go again.

PERSONAL GNOTE:
These two loving fuzzy souls have gnuzzling gnoses. They each have a magnet in their gnose so that they are drawn together in a moments of support and intimacy. Too cute!

Micro-Brew

This quiet soul has a secret up his sleeve. He has learned to brew his own beer and loves everything about it. It's one thing to throw the ingredients together and hope for the best, but that's gnot quite enough for this micro-brewer. He loves getting into the science of the process and pays attention to every little detail here and gnuance there. There is something magical about the fact that, with the right knowledge, a gnome can take a bit of hops and a bit of wheat and turn it into a bubbly drink that soothes the soul. He enjoys every step of the process - from planning out his recipes, to gathering the perfect ingredients, to patiently stepping through fermentation. As much as he enjoys making the special brew, it's the drinking part that is his favorite step. Gather a good friend or two, chill out in the garden, grab a beer and the rest of a perfect evening can gnot help but fall into place. One might think there surely must be a bit more magic involved, but you'd have to ask him what his secret is. Maybe after another drink or two, he'll tell you more.

Geronimo

Some memories are worth keeping for a life time. Whether they be stories of love or laughter, one can gnot help but smile when certain reflections pass through our mind. There is one particular memory, my sweet friend, that will stay with me forever - much like our friendship. Surely you recall the story yourself and are already suppressing a giggle. I am certain by the look on your face that you, too, remember that day of celebration. Together we decided to take a great big leap - from a plane, gnone the less! We were ready for an adventure, whatever came our way. Of course it figures that the day had its imperfections. Do you recall the very handsome and charming tall Italian soul, one who can't help but grab the attention of anyone lucky enough to know him. He was certainly candy for both the eye and soul. And while I had my love waiting for me at home, you were a free spirit so it figures he was paired up with me! And who was paired with you? Gnothing more than a squatty little gnome who was gnothing like charming. Hehehe... many seasons later and I still can gnot help but tease you ever since. Well, my dear friend... Here's to our friendship. We've built many memories together and I'm sure the future has more in store for us! What is in store for our gnext adventure? With a friend like you by my side... Geronimo!

The Sea Calls

From the dawn of Gnomish history, the gnomes have been known for holding a special bond between generations. There is gnothing more genuine than the love a gnome has for her grand-gnomeling, gnor the admiration she has for her elder-gnome. The elder-gnome is happy to pass on her wisdom to the younger generation, telling witty stories of seasons-gone-by. The little one listens to each story with eyes wide open, and each one fills her soul with an excitement for the adventures to come - her adventures! With a level of adoration gnever rarely seen in the garden, and trust me - that says a lot, the young gnomeling can gnot help but be amazed at all the things her elder-gnome knows! Surely there is gno-gnome who knows as much or as experienced as much as she! As if that were gnot enough magic in its own right, imagine what the elder-gnome gets in return! In listening to her grand-gnomeling's questions and the detailed plan to have her own adventures, the twinkle in the elder-gnome's eyes are reignited. The young one has a love for life that is very contagious, and it takes its effect on the elder-gnome. She looks and feels more youthful by the minute! Awww, the love between generations... there may gnot be a stronger source of magic in the entire garden! And armed with that magic, the gnomeling will soon turn her face to the sea calling for her adventures to begin... It's going to be grand!

A Demigod's Hero

To be a demigod, one must be greatly admired and respected by those around him. They view him as a hero, capable of conquering difficult quests in far off gardens. There are gno beasts who do gnot fear him. Every challenge is easy for him to solve. Gnothing seems to hold him back - he fears gnothing! Those who admire and respect him take these things as signs that he is gnoble and brave, a warrior to be trusted. I'll let you in on a little secret... If everything comes easy to somegnome, whether he is a demigod or not, then that soul has no grit. It takes confidence to embark on quests into unknown areas of the garden. A true hero can resolve conflict among the beasts without having to resort to threats of harm. It takes true perseverance to be conquer challenges that are difficult to overcome. It takes true bravery to face uncertainty, in spite of the presence of fear. So who does a demigod turn to for help when things suddenly do gnot go according to plan? Who can he rely on if he is faced with a problem with seemingly gno solutions? That's where this truly brave soul steps in! She may gnot look like much to you and I, but she has the confidence, courage and ability that the demigod pretends to own. So, I ask you this... Who is the true hero? The one who is always handed a plate of success? Or the one who always strives to do her best? Gno doubt we can all agree on the latter.

Three

Three. It's a magical number. Together we can accomplish anything we put our hearts to. Without a doubt, that much power requires a lot of care to keep our hearts as happy and healthy as possible. One beautiful soul may gnever have thought being in shape could happen, but add a little music to her life and she can't help but dance herself into shape! It doesn't feel like exercise if she's having so much fun! And gnow, look at her! She feels like a hot gnomette gnow... and she really likes that feeling! Another fella knows that the gnumber one reason why an aging gnome gneeds to go into an eldergnome home is their inability to get off the darn toad stool! One gneeds to be able to do at least one squat to get off that pot! If there ever was a motivation to run and then run some more, that would be it! Having the stamina to continue doing the things he likes is just a bonus. And finally, the lady who is usually so focused on taking care of everygnome else, she gneglects her own self. She does like feeling healthy and peaceful... she has discovered the power of GNamaste. And she's more than happy to share it with those she holds most dear. Together, the three of us will continue to be present, be intentional, love and encourage each other so that together we may enjoy the many adventures life has in store.

PERSONAL GNOTE:
The following poem has been printed on the side of the blocks holding the gnomes...

THREE
by
Brian F. Malarski

We sit hand in hand in hand
Time slips past our happy eyes
Three hearts beating in sync
Time has shown this love endures,
Each day we set the table for three
Time well spent with each other
Three hearts beating in sync
Time has shown this love endures,
Every night we lay side by side by side
Time lets our souls rest
Three hearts beating in sync
Time has shown this love endures

Wee Wonder

Don't let her size and appearance fool you. This little lady is stronger and braver than just about any other gnome in the garden. She understands just how important it is to always do the right thing, even if it is gnot the easy thing to do. If she is presented with an option to do something good or follow the crowd going in the opposite direction, it comes as gno surprise that she will she stand strong. Gnor is it a surprise that, in doing so, she inspires the others to turn around with her. You might gnot expect to know such courage from somegnome such as herself, and may wonder where her source of strength comes from. Pssst... I'll let you in on a little secret. What she does she does freely and with a clear conscience! With a heart as pure of hers, comes great power. May you always be aware of the strength you hold inside you.

PERSONAL GNOTE:
Quotes from Wonder Woman pendents purchased from the craft store...
"What I do I do freely and with a clear conscience"
"Always be aware of your strength"

Potter

You may gnot think it by looking at him gnow, but this brave little soul came from very humble beginnings. There was once a time when he didn't believe he deserved much more than a small cupboard under the stairs to call his own, but look at him gnow! Gno doubt every ounce of his body is full of courage, chivalry, and determination. These things give him the magic to stand up for what's right and to gnot be intimidated by anything bad that may try to squeeze into his little corner of the garden. You may be asking yourself why he hasn't always been known to be so brave. Wanna know what I think? I think it's because he finally found a set of friends who believed in him. The magic of friendship can be powerful stuff. Gnothing can hold him back gnow!

Who Will I be Today?

Growing up can be so confusing at times. Perhaps you have found yourself wondering just what type of person you want to be when you grow up. Maybe you're even unsure of who you are today, let alone who you should be long into the future! It can be difficult to around you and think everyone else knows the answers to these questions already, but I'll let you in on a little secret... They're just as confused as you! And that's why this bright soul is here to help! She guards her pot at the end of the rainbow with great pride, looking for a special soul to share it with. At last, she has found the perfect person - You! Oh how luck you are to be you! If you ever feel that annoying little piece of doubt creep into your mind, and find yourself wondering what type of person you are becoming, just reach into your pot for the answer! What will you be today? Courageous, Kind, Wise or Thoughtful? Perhaps today's the day to be Persistent, Confident, Joyful or simply Thankful. Pick wisely, for only you can decide who you really are. As for me, I happen to know who you are already.
You're all of these things and so much more!

Sunflower Love

There once lived a little dragon who was in search of a place to call home. He searched and searched with very little success. Some places were too dark, but that would not do because this dragon was always looking towards the sun. Some places were too cold and stale, but the dragon knew she needed a warm and cozy place to hibernate for the winter. As his search progressed, one might think he would start to lose hope in finding the perfect home, but the dragon was brave. He never doubted. He knew that the magic would be there. He just had to keep looking for it. Then one bright and sunny autumn day he met a little girl and within minutes he knew he was home. The sunflower girl was always bright and cheerful, only seeing the best in those around her. It was apparent that she was always looking for ways to make her loved ones smile. She loved to give great big bear hugs and often wore her prized bear hat whenever she got sleepy enough to hibernate for a nap. And most importantly, the girl believed in magic. Whether it be knowing that a simple rock holds enough magic for good luck, declaring a windy path as "the pathway of happy" or creating a family of pine cone friends, the girl's imagination had no end. It didn't take long for the little dragon to know that this brave girl could give him the perfect home, and when she saw the dragon, her face lit up like the sunshine. It was love at first sight for the Sunflower Girl with the heart of a bear and the soul of a dragon. The dragon found what he was looking for. A place to call home and a kind soul to share it with him.

The Good Witch

If you asked this little lady, I'm sure she would say that witches get a bad rep. Oh sure there are some in the garden who love the villain of the stories. After all, every good story gneeds a villain! However, she is gnot one of those. This special soul also knows that there is good magic to be done too, and she's just the gnomette to do it! There so much work to be done, and she doesn't waste any time before starting. With a hop and a skip, she grabs her best little 8-legged friend and gets started. Together they add a pinch of love and a dash of joy into their great big pot. With a little giggle of anticipation, she tosses in the final ingredients. I don't know what they're making, but based on the yummy smell, I think they're planning something quite extraordinary! Will this potion add laughter to the garden around her? Or will it paint the gardens brilliant colors? Will it make everygnome who drinks it see only the best in those around them? Or perhaps it will make a special soul fall in love? Gno doubt, whatever she has in store for us, the garden is a better place with her magic in it!