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Author: Marilyn Pokorney

I am a freelance writer. I write about gardening, science, nature, animals, the environment and health. I live in Nebraska and love gardening, reading, needlecrafts, and my pet dog and cats.
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Home Remedy for Onion Tears

  • Posted on December 1, 2021July 11, 2024
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    Cooking Tip of the Day

    Most people who, having to chop up an onion, cry. Not because they are sad, but because sulphuric compounds in the onion give off potent fumes which sting eyes upon contact. There are ways … Continue Reading

    The bottom of a soft, dog's foot.

    Soft Dog Feet

  • Posted on November 30, 2021July 11, 2024
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    Dog’s feet become dry, rough, and callused just like the hands and feet of people become dry and sore.

    The causes of dry dog paw pads are many. Walking on cold sidewalks with chemical de-icers and salt in the … Continue Reading

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    Tips For Better Burgers

  • Posted on November 30, 2021April 5, 2025
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    Cooking Tip of the Day

    Hamburgers are easy to make when one follows these professional chefs’ tips.

    A plump, juicy hamburger doesn’t happen by accident. Lean ground beef can result in dry hamburgers because of the low-fat content. To … Continue Reading

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    Tree Care in Fall

  • Posted on November 29, 2021April 5, 2025
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    Gardening Tip of the Day

    For healthy trees next spring, trees need special maintenance during the fall and winter months.

    Winter is the best time to prune. The wounds will not heal before winter if trees are pruned in … Continue Reading

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    How to Get Rid of Garlic Scent on Hands

  • Posted on November 28, 2021July 11, 2024
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    Cooking Tip of the Day

    There are many methods of removing garlic odors from the hands, but there is one guaranteed method of removing the garlic smell from the hands. The cure is very simple.

    After cutting, chopping, and … Continue Reading

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