My Own Shire: Dig in and Plant an Herb Garden
One of the most iconic images of the Shire is seeing Hobbits out and about tending their gardens. Having been to visit Hobbiton back in 2012, I can attest to the location’s beauty. Their gardens […]
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My Own Shire: Living a Hobbit Life in the Modern World
When I ask those around me which place in Middle-earth they prefer, I often hear, “The Shire”. With its sweeping green views and cozy Hobbit homes, it’s no wonder it captures the hearts of so […]
Buying a Home in Middle-earth?
Anglian Home’s infographic ‘The Homes of Middle-earth’ looks at the dwellings in Middle-earth through the eyes of an estate agent. Check out the properties from Hobbiton to Minas Tirith. Many thanks to @ChristophCopy for sending us this.
Audio Interview with Ian Brodie – The Man Who Travels Middle-earth
Middle-earth News contributor Sébastien Sigaut got a chance to sit down with award-winning author and photographer Ian Brodie in a little coffee shop in New Zealand a few months ago. Brodie is the author of the The […]
Hobbit Card Tutorial: For All of Your Unexpected Party Needs
I’ve always loved working with paper, whether it was for school projects, scrapbooking, or cards for friends and family. So of course I would eventually incorporate my love for paper craft with my greatest love, The Lord of the […]
Houses That Are Straight Out of Middle-earth
Every Tolkien fan has desired, at least once in his life, to live in Middle-earth. Well, now it’s possible! Business Insider has selected 12 houses that could be straight out of The Lord of the […]
An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth – May 15, 2014
The Hobbiton Movie set shared this picture to ramp up anticipation for their evening tours which will start in June of this year. After a tour of the hobbit village, guests will be treated to […]
This Week in Middle-earth
Year 2510 April 15 Battle of the Field of Celebrant In the year 2510 of the Third Age, the fierce Easterlings known as the Balchoth waged open war against a weakened Gondor, and had already […]
Happy Birthday to Grant Major!
Happy Birthday to Kiwi production designer Grant Major, who turns 59 today! Grant Major was born on April 18, 1955 in Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand. He is perhaps best known for his Academy Award […]
SAM CAUGHT MAKING INSTANT POTATOES!
Hobbiton is reeling today with potentially crushing allegations directed at Mayor Samwise (“Sam”) Gamgee. Ted Sandyman, local miller, told the Arda Daily Times that he personally witnessed Gamgee preparing INSTANT potatoes for a recent dinner […]
