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Step into the weird world of ornamental garden hermits—mysterious figures once hired to add an air of intrigue to 18th-century estates. Let’s chat about the not-so-whimsical history of these live-in curiosities and their surprising role in garden design.
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Further reading:
“Ornamental Hermits Were 18th-Century England’s Must-Have Garden Accessory” - Smithsonian Magazine
“Before the Garden Gnome, the Ornamental Hermit: A Real Person Paid to Dress like a Druid” - Atlas Obscura
Other:
Appalachian Hurricane resources
Shanti family funds
 By Weird Actually
By Weird ActuallyStep into the weird world of ornamental garden hermits—mysterious figures once hired to add an air of intrigue to 18th-century estates. Let’s chat about the not-so-whimsical history of these live-in curiosities and their surprising role in garden design.
Find your voting site here!
Further reading:
“Ornamental Hermits Were 18th-Century England’s Must-Have Garden Accessory” - Smithsonian Magazine
“Before the Garden Gnome, the Ornamental Hermit: A Real Person Paid to Dress like a Druid” - Atlas Obscura
Other:
Appalachian Hurricane resources
Shanti family funds