The Backstory: Weird trends: from live ornamental hermits to garden gnomes
The Backstory: Weird trends: from live ornamental hermits to garden gnomes  
Podcast: The Backstory with Patty Steele
Published On: Fri Oct 04 2024
Description: Ever been in a spot where you'd do almost anything to make money? Imagine somebody putting out a want ad to hire an old seedy looking guy to live in the garden at their home. It's true! The ornamental hermit was all the rage among rich folks in the 18th century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.