watch out for this invasive species

izzie

13 years ago

I found this on another forum here. Maybe you know someone with this problem.

Here is a link that might be useful: invasive species

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rredbbeard

8 years ago

News Update

It is rumored that the sudden explosion in the gnome population was the direct result of gnome/GMO experimentation conducted in great secrecy by Monsanto Corp. Elements of this research were 'accidentally' released into the environment, however environmentalists insist it was part of the company's plan to increase their sales of GnomeRoundup.

Below the fold: gnome activists riot in beautiful downtown Burbank. Government denies complicity. Politicians assess their standing within the gnome community. More news at 11.

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Comments (25)

Georgysmom
13 years ago
Too funny. I've seen many gardens with this infestation.
debo_2006
13 years ago
Funny video. I can relate. Yep, I have a small Gnome investation. Cute little critters. I even had one transport itself from my garden to my neighbors house across the street. He was MIA for a long time. I was a bit sad; I liked that particular gnome made of cement. To my surprise, I found it 1.5 years later when the neighbor had some bush and tree excavation work done. There he was hiding all that time, alone, under a thick cloud of bushes and he hadn't seen the sun for 18 months, poor thing. I helped myself to him and brought him home safely where he now lives in the back yard undisturbed, except for the few plastic off-springs he's produced since then.
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azzalea
13 years ago
Oddly, just as I clicked on that video, the commercial about the same species was showing on TV. And I seem to have a serious infestation of the things on my Farmville farm--the more I get rid of, it seems the more show up.
Jasdip
13 years ago
The people who live next door to my parents have a number of them. All different sizes. They weren't to the point of being tacky, like another house here in town is. (You can't see the grass, honest, because of the number of them).

Last summer someone stole her largest one out of her front yard, so she doesn't put them out any more.
jannie
13 years ago
I have two of The Seven Dwarfs setting up a community in my strawberry patch. . Whistle while you work. Since it's only two guys and they showed up togewther, they must be gay.
petaloid
13 years ago
It has already started in our back yard, thanks to my husband. I think it's too late for us to stop them.

Izzie -- that video is extremely funny and well done.
jannie
13 years ago
What about The Pink Flamingos? And those Lawn Jockies? Have they all been eradicated?
carol_in_california
13 years ago
I have a New York Yankee gnome.....but I keep him inside.
Jodi_SoCal
13 years ago
It's no wonder they're hardy, they probably originated from Gnome, Alaska. :-)
izzie
Original Author
13 years ago
Very funny Jodi!!
karenmay_gw
13 years ago
I've got a golfing gnome in my back garden!

Karen UK
phyllis__mn
13 years ago
I get cats(ceramic) in my containers in the garden, thanks to a neighbor! Loved the gnome video....have to send it on to gardening kin!
susanjf_gw
13 years ago
cute!
mcmann
13 years ago
For another viewpoint there's always this web site. They claim that there are thousands of garden gnomes enslaved in our yards.

Here is a link that might be useful: Free the Gnomes
drewsmaga
13 years ago
BWAHAHAHA! As a Master Gardener, I found the use of the Utah State Extension Office made it that much more clever . . . Thanks for the link!
taigen_gw
13 years ago
Too funny...we woke up one day to find a giant one in our driveway looking up to the house. He was big and heavy being made of cement, scared the beejeebers out of me! Took us forever to find out how he got there....but sure enough more of them have arrived over time!! When I called the police to let them know we had been "gnomed", (we didn't want them thinking we stole it....and started the infestation!!) they got quite a chuckle out of it.
vicsgirl
8 years ago
I had too much 'garden junk", especially too many Gnomes. I gave them away on Craigslist.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
8 years ago
I have one that was a gift in my front bed. I recently painted it since it had faded. But I keep finding him on the sidewalk out of the bed. I have no idea how that is happening unless he is very gymnastic and is doing somersaults. We have another small one by the side door. He is on a John Deere tractor pulling a little trailer that is actually a flower pot you can plant something in. My husband liked the tractor it matches his. I see many I really like but I resist the temptation because I know it could easily lead to a bad infestation lol.
Adella Bedella
8 years ago
My infestation is currently restricted to a box or two in the garage. I've had to keep them there in the dark for approximately two years. I'm afraid if I let them out, they'll be running around the neighborhood wreaking havoc in all of my neighbor's flower beds.
queen_gardener
8 years ago
LOL this is funny. I don't have a gnome, but it does seem like once people get one, they multiply very quickly somehow . . . and move about . . . lol
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
8 years ago
I love the video. Very funny!! I made an acquaintance of one a few years ago. I met his girl friend and his cat. We stay in touch.
arkansas girl
8 years ago
That video is silly! Loved it! I have two that have "over-wintered" on my front porch. They are kind of hard to find over here though, I have wanted to buy some but can hardly find them anywhere...seems ODD!
Amazing Aunt Audrey
8 years ago
ROTFLMAO....rredbbeard you're certifiable! Love it!
Adella Bedella
8 years ago
I totally forgot about the indoor Gnome House I've been making. They are going to live in the guest room. I hope they don't get loose.