Sunday was a slow, calm day—exactly what was needed. We finally tackled the living room windows, which had been in a terrible state. Paint splatters, renovation dust, and who knows what else had built up, making them almost impossible to see through. Scrubbing them was no easy task, but Jānis took on the challenge. Out of our six huge windows, two are now sparkling clean. It’s a start! The rest will have to wait, but at least progress has been made.
Meanwhile, I managed to add an extra raised bed in the greenhouse—perfect for salad now and paprika later in the season. The garden is slowly coming together! Next up, I need to prick out the tomatoes I sowed in that metal tin. Remember that: A Tomato Surprise: The Ones I Almost Threw Away…? It’s exciting to see them growing. Tomorrow I’ll go to home depo and buy more pots for tomatos.
And my inside cucumbers are blooming! A little touch of green inside while waiting for the outdoor garden to wake up fully.
Ilze
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Well done, Janis. An immense task
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It was! Those windows needed a good cleaning, and Jānis did a fantastic job. 😊 Do you enjoy tackling big cleaning tasks, or do you prefer smaller, quick wins?
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It sounds like such a peaceful yet productive Sunday, Ilze! From sparkling windows to prepping the greenhouse and seeing your cucumbers bloom, you’ve accomplished so much. Gardening truly brings so much joy and excitement, especially when those first blossoms appear. Wishing you even more green-thumb success with your upcoming tomato and paprika plans! 🌱✨
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Thank you so much! 😊 It really was one of those satisfying Sundays where things just flow. The cucumber blossoms felt like a little celebration of all the work so far! I can’t wait to see how the tomatoes and paprika turn out—fingers crossed they like their new home. 🌿🌞 Gardening really does bring a special kind of joy, doesn’t it? 💚
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It’s always nice to start the spring with sparkling clean windows! I need to get at mine, too.
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Absolutely! Clean windows make such a difference—everything feels fresher and brighter. 😊 Do you have a favorite trick for getting them streak-free?
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A bucket of water and a squeegee is all I ever use.
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Squeegee! Nice! I even don’t know the Latvian name for this! But now I got an appropriate English one thanks to you!!!
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Window cleaning is tough, and I struggle with it! 😂 I’m glad that your garden is popping!
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Well… not sore about popping 😀 it’s all indoors now 🙂
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It’s growing which is good. 😂👍🏻
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I’ll have to clean windows when I get home. Thanks for the reminder.
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I’m sorry 🙂 or do you enjoy it?
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I’ll let you know.
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OK, Peggy!
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