Okay, that title had to get your attention – right?
It is the title of a new book I discovered yesterday at the bookstore written by Chuck Sambuchino. It was so funny and cute — I had to buy it.
Here is an excerpt from the the book:
"Are you at risk? If you're reading this book, chances are you're in proximity to garden gnomes (Gnomus hortus) and have made the most important decision of your life: to educate yourself and take a stand against these suburban subversives."
After covering assessing your risk, protecting yourself, defending yourself and applying what you learned, the author even goes into what to do after you have won the war…
"I would be remiss if I did not cover the basics of dead garden gnome removal…"
I found myself actually laughing out loud at some of the photos. It made for a fun (fast read).
And if you are interested in more hilarious info on garden gnomes, check out this tongue-n-cheek video (filmed by dead serious, real-life horties) about how gnomes are "an invasive species". They did such a fabulous job of keeping a straight face.
About the Author
Theresa Loe blogs here about taking the garden full circle while striving for a more local, fresh-from-the-garden lifestyle. She is a TV producer, video host, freelance garden writer and a wrangler of chickens and children. (Not necessarily in that order.) For more information on these topics, you can subscribe to her free monthly newsletter.
Theresa Loe is the award- winning Co-Executive Producer & Canning Expert on Growing A Greener World TV. She blogs here about Living Homegrown®, local and fresh-from-the-garden. 
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I love to learn new things and this book title really got my attention. I hope that I do not have many of the problems that this book could point out to me because I think I really have things under control in my garden. If you like the book, I know that I will, too.
This is funny. I think that they came from England. In the Harry Potter movie, I recall something about them there, too. I do not have them in my garden and I do not want those things anywhere near it. Thanks for the warning.
Sure ladies – glad to help. I’m sure we are okay at the moment, but you can never be too prepared for an invasion.
