A gnome at O'Donal's in Scarborough offers a bird bath or bird feeder.

This fellow at Gnome Landscaping in Falmouth spends a fair amount of time indoors but was recently spotted in the office. (Anne Murphy photo)

A gnome rides in style at O'Donal's in Scarborough.

A Broadway Gardens gnome dozes over his book.

The Glimtwigg brothers relax on a bench at O'Donal's in Scarborough.

Some gnomes, like this one at Gnome Landscaping in Falmouth, survey their surroundings with a proprietorial air. (Jarred Keith photo)

This cheerful gnome turned up at Broadway Gardens' South Portland location.

Gnome Landscapes, Design, Masonry and Maintenance has a tradition of giving clients a gnome, and here he is. (Chris Matava photo)

The Hobbit House at O'Donal's Nursery in Scarborough was created by Landmarcs.

Annie Applegrin and Mugwiggle present a domestic scene at O'Donal's.

At Gnome Landscaping in Falmouth, a gnome appears to be emerging from the earth. (Anne Murphy photo)

A "PC Gnome" is absorbed in his laptop at O'Donal's.

Another "PC" gnome prefers the rocky dooryard of the Hobbit House at O'Donal's in Scarborough.

A gnome enjoys some company in a Greater Portland back yard.