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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.
Two wasps on a wasp nest

Repel Wasps With Lemon

  • Posted on July 7, 2023July 8, 2024
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    Health Tip of the Day

    Wasps can be kept away with lemons because wasps do not like the scent of lemon.

    An easy way to keep wasps away from a picnic, or patio table, or other outdoor gathering is … Continue Reading

    whipped cream topped tarts with a strawberry

    Easy Strawberry Jalapeno Tart Recipe

  • Posted on June 4, 2023July 8, 2024
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    Recipe Tip of the Day

    Jalapenos are delicious in desserts.  Jalapenos are usually associated with salsa, tacos, tamales, and other highly spiced dishes.  This delicious easy-to-make recipe produces individual tarts.

    When starting to make this recipe, save a strawberry … Continue Reading

    whole and a sliced jalapeno

    Fun Facts About Jalapenos

  • Posted on May 21, 2023November 15, 2025
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    Food Tip of the Day

    Jalapenos are the most popular hot pepper eaten and grown in gardens today.  Jalapenos can be prepared in numerous dishes, including desserts.

    One unusual trivia fact about jalapenos is that it is one vegetable … Continue Reading

    A jalapeno hanging on a jalapeno plant

    Jalapeno Growing Tips

  • Posted on May 12, 2023July 8, 2024
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    Gardening Tip of the Day

    Jalapenos are an easy to grow vegetable.  They can be grown in pots, raised beds, or directly in the garden.

    Jalapenos grow best when the soil is warm.  Wait until the soil temperature is … Continue Reading

    Jar of jalapeno jam with jalapenos lying beside jar

    Easy Jalapeno Jam Recipe

  • Posted on April 21, 2023July 8, 2024
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    Recipe of the Day

    A bumper crop of jalapenos can easily be whipped up into a jam to be enjoyed in the fall and winter after the summer growing season is over.  This quick and easy recipe will be … Continue Reading

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