Tulip time is near, growing sprouts indoors, chicken and dumplings

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE And then the snows came, and the squirrel slept Within the upper chambers of the oak; And through the night the watchful rabbit leapt And the wild fox within his den awoke. –James Newton Matthews (1852–1910) Tuesday, February 18, 2020 49th day of the year Spring begins in 30 days Molly Ringwald (actress) was born on this day in 1968. Wallace Smith Broecker (American geochemist) died on this day in 2019. Question of the Day Does the weather proverb "Red sky at morning, sailor take warning / Red sky at night, sailor's delight" have any basis in weather fact? Answer Tulip Time is Near Tulips Long live the tulip! This brightly colored jewel brightens our days in early spring. We truly look forward to seeing those blue-green leaves start to emerge as the Earth awakens from its winter sleep! Here are our tips on how to plant and care for tulips.   READ MORE   SPONSORED This Toxic Vegetable Is The #1 Danger In Your Diet This vegetable could be toxic to your health and may actually be causing weight gain, digestive issues, brain fog, and fatigue. Many food manufacturers market this 1 vegetable as a “health super food.” Click here to find out this “toxic” vegetable >>   LEARN MORE   Winter Sprouts & Microgreens Growing Sprouts vs. Microgreens Winter is a great time for experimenting. Since I was feeling starved for green, growing goodness to eat last month, I gave microgreens a try. I have been a longtime sprout-lover, so I grew some of those too, just to see which I liked better.   READ MORE   Crossbody Purses for Cell Phones by Chala Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.   LEARN MORE   $32.99 How to Grow Sprouts Indoors Growing Sprouts Indoors Don’t let the winter weather stop you from gardening. You can still enjoy healthy fresh produce by sprouting beans.   WATCH VIDEO   Playing Cards Card decks featuring butterflies, baby animals, or the birds of North America!   LEARN MORE   $9.97-$24.95 Chicken and Dumplings Mother's Old-Fashioned Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Shirley Wollard Woodlock of Texas learned to make chicken and dumplings while watching her mother, Jennie Wollard Nunn. “Hers were made to perfection,” recalls Shirley.   READ MORE   Kitchen Clocks Bold and colorful floral designs!   LEARN MORE   $31.97 Colorful Fruit and Veggies Eat the Rainbow of Fruit and Vegetables for Health We’ve all been told to “eat your veggies.” Let’s advance that to say, “eat your colorful veggies.” The pigments of vegetables and fruit are amazing at protecting plants—and us! Each plant color offers a different health benefit, so you need variety. We have a handy chart so that you can simply select produce from four different color groups to improve your body’s health. Isn’t nature amazing?    READ MORE   Feed Sack-Style Couch Pillows Couch pillows that look like vintage feed sacks. Choose from many different designs. Perfect for a country-themed or farmhouse home.   LEARN MORE   $21.95-$44.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.