Gigi’s Garden Nook

09/04/2026

In the two years that I’ve had this variegated Bear’s Paw succulent, this is its first time blooming! I’m ecstatic! It was a gift from one of my sisters 👯‍♀️ 🥰🫶

08/31/2026

As I’m snipping away at this pot to gather some succies for the arrangements I’m working on, I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw the tiny Frydek Alocasia happily growing among the heat loving, drought tolerant succulents. The total opposite requirements for the delicate Frydek. The succulents must have provided the Frydek just enough shade, now that they’ve grown so big! So funny. I guess that when I reused soil after corm hunting, I missed a corm or two when using the soil for this pot. I’m going to remove it and add it to my other Alocasia. Indoors. Away from the scorching sun on the front steps.

08/31/2026

During the Thurmont Art & W**e stroll two Fridays back, a group of friends stopped by to check out the plants I lovingly display on the front porch. Not long after, they dropped some planters off to me in hopes of receiving back something beautiful to display in their homes. I always get nervous at this part. Just want to be open about this in case anyone else can relate. You know, those little voices in your head that say you won’t make anything worth writing home about. You just gotta keep telling yourself those thoughts are not true, and get to it! I’m getting better. It’s only taken a week to get started, but progress is progress. So far, I’ve made sure the succulents I’ll be using have been well watered. I like to wait two days after their watering before cutting. I’ll update you guys as I work on creating these FOUR succulent arrangements!

08/29/2026

Hey guys! I hope everyone is having a great Saturday. Temps are on the cooler side today, but supposed to be hot af next week, so enjoy while you can. While visiting with my sisters last weekend, I received this ginormous orchid, so going to repot it now. I like using a super chunky mix with a teeny bit of worm casting enriched soil mixed into it. As far as the pot goes, anything with drainage will do. I like using terracotta, which allows the medium to dry faster, therefore reducing the risk of root rot. To water, soak the entire pot for about 30 minutes. This will allow the roots and medium to absorb enough moisture to get it through to its next watering. And my special helper here, Nico, wants to remind everyone to keep them ice cubes away from those delicate roots. Orchids are tropical plants, so exposing them to such low temperatures could damage the plant, stunt its growth, or even unalive it.

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08/25/2026

08/23/2026

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08/22/2026

Thanks again to everyone who came out to the Art & W**e stroll yesterday! It was great seeing your smiling faces, and so nice meeting new friends. Your mere presence means more than anything. Thanks for your support!

08/21/2026

I’m all set up. Come see me! 19 East Main Street 5-8pm 🪴🥰 Btw the pupusas from the food truck in front of the house are delicious! Pupuseria Diana Marixa, thanks for being here. Hope you come back at another time.

08/21/2026

Today is the Thurmont Art & W**e stroll from 5-8pm! I’m really looking forward to seeing Main Street come alive this evening! I’ll be here with a wide variety of plants, including succulents, of course. Don’t forget to stop by Studio24E next door to check out the lineup of vendors they’ll have in store for you! Just working on the finishing touches. Hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

You ever have a plant you keep finding a new spot for and therefore pretty consistently keep forgetting to water it until it’s on the absolute brink of death? 😅🙋‍♀️ It never hurts to try plant 101 CPR. About 2 months ago, there was no green, and the roots were dried up. No worries. I soaked the whole thing for a few hours then stuck it outside in a partly sunny spot. It sprouted a new leaf a few weeks ago. I believe this was one of my mini jewel orchids, but am not 💯 sure. Only time will tell.