Nathaniel Santa Cruz

The Gnomes of Wondergarten

Kids EN ↓ 46 episodes

The Gnomes of Wondergarten is a collection of seasonal short stories following Hamilton, a young squirrel who finds a home among a community of gnomes and fairies. Originally created for the Wondergarten Early Childhood Curriculum, these stories are free of dark or frightening themes, focusing instead on enriching the lives of children with goodness and beauty. With rich language, original music, and endearing characters worthy of imitation, The Gnomes of Wondergarten invites young listeners to enter a world of childhood imagination.

Author

Nathaniel Santa Cruz

Category

Kids

Podcast website

wondergarten.net

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Summer: Chapter 7 - Swimming Day 09.07.2026

In which Thumbkin discovers that his friends donʼt like to get wet. So while Hamilton, Morrison, and Rutabug sit on a potato boat, everyone else goes swimming until Petipom looses his hat. Diving for it, he hears singing under the water. Curious to hear the music, the others finally join. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Summer: Chapter 6 - The Black Beauty 02.07.2026

In which, after Hamilton gets a canning lesson from Rutabug and Thumbkin, Petipom discovers a giant zucchini. Then, rolling it down to the creek, they discover it floats, which Rutabug has the bright idea of transforming it into a ship they appropriately call, The Black Beauty .

Summer: Chapter 5 - The Oak Tree 25.06.2026

In which Hamilton leads everyone on a small adventure outside the garden to his old home, a great oak tree. Upon returning, Hamilton realizes that a house is not a home, but the people are. Grateful for his friends, and his new home, they all spend the night together singing around the campfire. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Summer: Chapter 4 - Summer's Day 18.06.2026

In which everyone gathers on the grassy knoll to watch the sunrise. After the Prince of Summer arrives in his castle in the sky, the summer games begin. Hamilton wins the ground events and, though Eliza comes very close, Citrine wins the flying events. The longest day ends with a bonfire. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Summer: Chapter 3 - The Strawberries 11.06.2026

Petipom discovers Tourmaline eating the green strawberries and cannot get her to stop. Then the corps fairies try, but that does not work. Finally, Pearl comes and teaches her how to be patient, then walks them over to Ruby, who ripened all the strawberries ready for eating. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Summer: Chapter 2 - The Dandelion 04.06.2026

In which Hamilton learns what makes a good gardener and helps Rutabug weed the garden. When the gnomes discover a dandelion, Emerald convinces them to let it be. Later, after Tourmaline accidentally breaks a stem, Morrison turns it into a trumpet that they all play together. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Summer: Chapter 1 - The Picnic 28.05.2026

Excited for the day, Petipom wakes everyone for a picnic on the grassy knoll. Sapphire makes everyone special sandwiches, and Hamilton tries peanut butter and jelly. The party then enjoys an afternoon of cloud watching, and Rutabug includes Morrison with a special song. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 12 - The Bubble Party 14.05.2026

In which the gnomes and fairies gather at the pond to wash their clothes for laundry day. But when things get too bubbly, each of the gnomes gets caught in a giant bubble and floats into the sky—only to fall right back into the pond to do it all again! ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 11 - Ms. Eliza Hummingbird 07.05.2026

In which  Petipom takes Tourmaline to the beehive to refill his honey jar, but when they arrive, the bees are swarming a tiny bird. Petipom saves her and makes a new friend—Ms. Eliza Hummingbird—who in return, offers them both a magical ride through the sky. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 10 - Butter & Biscuits 30.04.2026

As a parting gift, Mother Rabbit leaves behind vats of fresh milk. Thumbkin teaches Hamilton how to make butter, buttermilk, and biscuits—treats they joyfully share with all their friends in Wondergarten. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 9 - The Flower Festival 23.04.2026

In which the Flower Festival has arrived, and Hamilton joins the fairies in making flower crowns. It's also Rutabug's birthday, and the everyone gathers to raise the merry pole, dance in a ring, and enjoy one of the most memorable days of the year. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 8 - Planting Day 16.04.2026

In which planting day is here, and Rutabug is excited—until Morrison accidentally knocks over all the seeds! Unbothered and gracious, Rutabug teaches his friends how to identify and sort the seeds. With everyone's help, the seeds are quickly organized, and the planting begins! ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 7 - The Egg Hunt 02.04.2026

In which the robins leave and Petipom feels sad. So the gnomes prepare a surprise to cheer him up— decorated chocolate eggs. But when baby bunnies discover the eggs and hide them, it sparks an egg hunt that lifts Petipom's spirits and begins a new spring tradition. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 6 - The Robin's Nest (Extended) 27.03.2026

In which a mother robin builds her nest on Petipom's porch, and he learns that she's expecting. With help from his friends, Petipom prepares food, gathers soft bedding, and lovingly cares for her— until at last, four baby birds are born. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 5 - New Dishes 24.03.2026

In which Hamilton accidentally falls and breaks Puddleblume's dishes. Instead of getting upset, Puddleblume suggests they make new ones— so with help from Thumbkin and Rutabug, Hamilton learns pottery and creates beautiful new dishes for Puddleblume to enjoy. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 4 - The Spring Ball 19.03.2026

In which, to celebrate the first day of spring, the gnomes and fairies host a grand ball beneath the cherry blossoms. With help from Thumbkin, Hamilton and Morrison learn how to waltz, and by nightfall, everyone gathers to dance late into the evening. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 3 - Lovely Potatoes 12.03.2026

In which Rutabug discovers Petipom eating raw potatoes, but then teaches him how to cook them properly. Together, they prepare a delicious potato feast that everyone enjoys together. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 2 - The Colorful Beard 05.03.2026

In which Rutabug discovers a four-leaf clover, but when Tourmaline tries to take it, she accidentally turns his beard pink! The fairies try to fix it, but turn his beard every color of the rainbow—until Pearl teaches them how to make brown. Restored to his proper color, Tourmaline returns the lucky clover. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Spring: Chapter 1 - Return of the Fairies 26.02.2026

In which Brother Wind and Sister Rain make a storm, but Father Sun breaks it up, revealing a rainbow in the sky. Hamilton and Petipom search for the rainbow's end, but when it fades, the fairies return to Wondergarten, and the gnomes and fairies joyfully reunite. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Winter: Chapter 12 - Petipom's Banquet, Part 2 19.02.2026

In which Rutabug and Hamilton restock Petipom's cupboards, while Thumbkin and Puddleblume prepare a banquet in his honor. When Petipom returns, he discovers not only full shelves, but a feast prepared just for him—reminding him that he is deeply loved, generously provided for, and joyfully celebrated as part of the family. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Winter: Chapter 12 - Petipom's Banquet, Part 1 16.02.2026

In which the first sunny day of spring leads to a picnic—but Petipom is missing. Rutabug finds him hiding, because he didn't have any food to bring. Gently, Rutabug reminds Petipom that he is a Gnome of Wondergarten and is always welcome to join, even if he has nothing to offer.  ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Winter: Chapter 11 - Sick Gnomes 12.02.2026

The gnomes are sick—Thumbkin has a fever, Petipom a cold, and Rutabug a stomach ache. Hamilton and Morrison seek help from Puddleblume, who provides special remedies for each illness and teaches them how to care for their friends. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Winter: Chapter 10 - Chocolate 05.02.2026

In which Sir Alistar Owl visits Puddleblume with a special birthday gift—chocolate. While they visit, the others bake Puddleblume a cake. After Sir Alistar leaves, Puddleblume is surprised, and they spend the day making chocolates together. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Winter: Chapter 9 - Halfway Through 29.01.2026

In which the Snow Queen is gone, the garden is asleep, and Rutabug is feeling down. Thumbkin and Hamilton cheer him up by cleaning his home and making his favorite meal. Grateful, Rutabug's spirits are lifted, and they all gather at Puddleblume's to celebrate the candle festival, marking the halfway point to spring. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

Winter: Chapter 8 - Bored Gnomes 22.01.2026

In which the gnomes, snowed in at Puddleblume's, grow weary with boredom until Petipom lifts their spirits with a new song. Energized, the gnomes find ways to stay busy until Rutabug and Morrison dig a tunnel that connects to the underground network. Free at last, everyone returns home. ✨ For more information, visit us at: wondergarten.net/

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