Sweet treats, see Mercury beneath Venus, forcing branches

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. –Lord Byron (1788–1824) Wednesday, February 12, 2020 43rd day of the year Spring begins in 36 days Josh Brolin (actor) was born on this day in 1968. Sid Caesar (comedian & actor) died on this day in 2014. Question of the Day We see so many sights in the night sky. Are there any sounds? Answer Easy Valentine's Day Treats Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes Take a look at our mouthwatering Valentine’s Day dessert recipes. We’ve made chocolate lava cake, mini-heart pies, classic sugar cookies, easy turtle candies, and more. Plus, we have Valentine’s Day breakfast and dinner recipes. Get some great ideas!   READ MORE   SPONSORED There Is One Protein That Can Restart Your "Fat Burner", And No, It's Not Red Meat Most Americans struggle with weight gain, junk food cravings, and even belly bloat. The blame is commonly pointed towards a bad metabolism, poor genetics, and even old age. A new breakthrough discovery shows that the real culprit is linked to one extremely common protein. Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   Valentine's Day Weather History Was Valentine's Day Once Warmer? When Valentine’s Day (on February 14) became popular in the Middle Ages, the climate was warmer than it is now! Birds mated. Flowers bloomed. And love blossomed. If it had been wintry weather, would this holiday still be the same today? Learn more about the Medieval Warm Period.   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 See Mercury Beneath Venus Venus and Mercury Together: It’s Now Easy to See the Smallest Planet Mercury is now an evening star hovering at its most prominent position of 2020. It’s definitely worth taking a look. You don’t need a telescope or binoculars, and it’s not hard to find. Here are viewing tips plus a few surprising facts about planet Mercury.   READ MORE   Playing Cards Card decks featuring butterflies, baby animals, or the birds of North America!   LEARN MORE   $9.97-$24.95 10 Romantic Flowers 10 Romantic Flowers for Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and if you’d rather not buy flowers that will wilt and die in a few days, try cultivating a little romance by giving packets of seeds with a special meaning. Love will blossom along with these ten flowers that have these romantic names …   READ MORE   Kitchen Clocks Bold and colorful floral designs!   LEARN MORE   $31.97 How to Force Flowering Branches Forcing Branches into Bloom Indoors Enjoy a spring preview of flowering branches! Just prune non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees such as forsythia and pussy willow and place in a vase. This age-old practice, called “forcing branches,” brings the color and beauty of blooms inside to cheer up those late winter blahs. Here’s how to do it—plus, a list of trees and shrubs for forcing branches.   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.