Troll Knotes and Stories

Short Cruise to Troll Knoll

A Short Cruise to Troll Knoll in Penn Valley Roamin’ Angels Car Club • Earth Day, April 22 Starting the cruise season with a short cruise is a good way to get the cobwebs out of our classics. A group of 23 Roamin Angels cruised down Hwy 20 to Penn Valley and met our tour hosts, […]

Einsteiners Take An Enchanting Tour

Einsteiners Take a Tour of the Enchanting Troll Knoll A lucky group of Einsteiners recently toured the Troll Knoll, a very special 20-acre private garden in Penn Valley.  The fanciful property belongs to John and Ann Morris who have been adding whimsical touches to it for over 20 years. John, who calls himself “head troll” […]

Dirt Gardeners Field Trip to Troll Knoll

Folsom Garden Club Visits Troll Knoll John Morris greeted the club members to his garden dressed as a troll, which included a top hat and a walking stick. He told how he and his wife Ann bought the 20 acre property 22 years ago after it had been burned in the 49’er fire. It was […]

Troll Knotes – Troll Knoll Blog & Stories

Troll Knotes – Troll Knoll Blog & Stories Notes and thoughts from the Head Troll about the garden, rinkydinks and other shenanigans that go on during the various seasons and when no-one in particular is paying attention. This is a work-in-progress. Please be patient with this Head Troll as he learns the ins and outs […]

Puns Flower in Troll Knoll Garden

Puns Flower in Troll Knoll Garden Amid the Sierra Foothills John Morris, resident troll and creator of Troll Knoll in Penn Valley, Calif., explains the inspiration for his 20-acre “garden like no other.” Debbie Arrington, SacBee.com darrington@sacbee.com The Hills Have Eyes In the garden of John and Ann Morris, the hills have eyes. So do […]