5 signs of spring, the Lenten rose, eating "weeds"

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE We like March, his shoes are purple, He is new and high; Makes he mud for dog and peddler, Makes he forest dry. –Emily Dickinson (1830–86) Tuesday, March 10, 2020 70th day of the year Spring begins in 9 days Mike Timlin (baseball player) was born on this day in 1966. Corey Haim (actor) died on this day in 2010. Question of the Day How many consecutive days of total darkness does the Arctic experience each year? Answer SPONSORED Discovering Hellebores Growing Hellebores: The Christmas Rose and the Lenten Rose The earliest plants to blossom in my garden are the snowdrops. While they are a welcome sign of spring, the hellebores really steal the show. Learn more about growing these perennial flowering plants, specifically the varieties of Christmas rose and Lenten rose.   READ MORE   SPONSORED SPRING IS COMING. ARE YOU READY? ECHO has all your equipment needs to start the season off right. New products. Innovation. Power. Productivity. Make this spring the best yet with ECHO   LEARN MORE   All About Orion in March Stargazing with Orion in March During the month of March, the most widely recognized constellation at nightfall is Orion, standing upright in the southwest. People who appreciate the outdoors and the night sky may know this prominent constellation best. Here are Orion constellation facts and viewing tips from Almanac astronomer Bob Berman.   READ MORE   SPONSORED 3 Warning Signs Your Olive Oil Is Slowing Your Metabolism Did you know that buying the wrong olive oil could be putting you and your family’s health at risk? Several brands are made up of artificial ingredients that can lead to dry skin, achy muscles and joints, weight gain, and even heart problems. Learn More….   LEARN MORE   Catch These Signs of Spring 5 Signs of Spring: Birds, Peepers, and Tree Buds Every year, we patiently look for the first signs of spring in the air—leaves budding, birds singing, and butterflies migrating. Tell Us: What are you observing in your neck of the woods?   READ MORE   Rooster Birdhouse Functional art for your garden and feathered friends!    LEARN MORE   $26.95 Corned Beef and Cabbage Corned Beef and Cabbage Many of us have grown to love some of the good dishes introduced to our table by friends and family with Irish background.   READ MORE   Red Mercury Lantern Buy 2 or more and get $2.00 off each while supplies last. Includes10 lights and a 6-hour timer. Takes 2 AA batteries.   LEARN MORE   $14.95 Eating Dandelions and Weeds Eating Weeds: Why Not? In the spring, I venture into fields, looking for signs of the first wild foods of spring. Yes, I have long foraged for dandelions and edible “weeds” which many people consider a nuisance. Here’s why I eat weeds.   READ MORE   Alpaca Fleece Socks The cure for cold feet! Alpaca socks are soft, luxurious, and warmer than sheep’s wool. Choose from active outdoor and extreme cold styles.   LEARN MORE   $24.95-$26.95 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.