# Gargantuan Garden Gnome Collections Ron Broomfield Goes Nuts for Little Lawn Buddies By Olivia123 | Published 2011-07-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-broomfield References: [bestweekever](http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-07-18/ron-the-gnome-worlds-largest-gnome-collection/) & [metro](http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/856340-gnome-lover-locks-up-gnomes-after-release-of-gnomeo-and-juliet) Walk by the home of Ron Broomfield and you're guaranteed to stop at his garden in shock. The 76 year-old collector has taken his passion for garden gnomes to the extreme, possessing almost two thousand elvish friends. Ron Broomfield has been collecting garden gnomes for decades, and even dresses up as one several times a week. His garden is bursting with smiling bearded men, and his home is a gnome-dome as well. He even goes by the name "Ron the Gnome;" let's just say his house colors the block with [miniature magic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse). Ron Broomfield has a passion for pixie plant guardians that is beyond unbelievable, gnome sayin'? **Implications** - Consumers appreciate products that support their lifestyle choices as they have the ability to convey their values to their peers. Companies can cater to [niche markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible) by manufacturing products that are specifically tailored to their tastes and interests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Garden Gnome Collecting:** Opportunity for companies to manufacture unique and customizable garden gnomes to appeal to passionate collectors like Ron Broomfield. - **Niche Lifestyle Products:** Catering to specific interests and hobbies like garden gnome collecting can increase brand loyalty among consumers. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Offering customizable, quirky home decor items like garden gnomes can add personality to a home and create a unique customer experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can create products like unique garden gnomes to cater to niche interests and increase consumer appeal. - **Collectibles:** Collectible manufacturers can create limited edition garden gnomes to appeal to passionate collectors. - **Gardening:** Gardening companies can offer unique and customizable garden gnomes as part of their product line to appeal to passionate gardeners like Ron Broomfield. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mythical Creature Garden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-welcome-solar-light.md) - [Whimsical Garden Product Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-good-things-gro.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Miniature Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-5-collection.md) - [Holiday Icon Inflatables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-decor.md) - [Miniature Collectible Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-pin-for-love.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Miniature Terrarium Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-keycaps.md) - [Eclectic Contemporary Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden2.md)