Category Archives: garden

Ham and String Beans Slow-Cooker Style

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

If I need to pick just one comforting, soul warming dish today, I think Ham and String Beans (green beans, wax beans, haricot verts, snap beans) with potatoes is my choice. Smoked ham hocks or shanks have a flavor and … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Know Your Herbs and Spices

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Cilantro is one of those herbs people feel passionate about; they either love or hate it. You find cilantro used mainly in Mexican, Asian and Caribbean cooking. Learn more about Cilantro at my column on Daily Dish, Cilantro Know Your … Continue reading →

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This is for the Birds

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Winter is a time to think about our feathered friends that stay in our yards and gardens all year. There are also birds that visit here in winter. Learn the scoop on how to help birds survive winter at my … Continue reading →

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Garden Sense: Reading Seed Packets and Free Garden Journals at Daily Dish

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

Don’t let seed packets intimidate you. Let me show how to read them and put them to good use. Also this week, put those free calendars to work for you. Free Calendars Make Good Garden Journals! Have a plant or … Continue reading →