Full Moon: April’s Full Moon will occur on Sunday, April 19th. It was called Pink Moon by many Native American tribes because of the pretty flowers as they bloom throughout the month. And because fishing typically improved during the month due to the warmer weather, it has been called Fish Moon.

Special Notes: In 2019, April Fool’s Day falls on Monday, April 1st. Watch out for pranks from family and friends that may be coming your way! Earth Day is observed on Monday, April 22nd. Call the Earth Day Network at 202-518-0044 or go to www.earthday.net for some interesting, fun, and easy activities that you and your family can do that will help promote a healthier relationship with Mother Earth!

Holidays: In 2019, Palm Sunday is April 14th, Good Friday is April 19th, and Easter Sunday is April 21st. Honor the resurrection of Jesus by attending the church of your chose.

The Garden: Now is the time to do some serious Spring "cleaning" in the garden. Trim back dead foliage and gather up winter’s detritus, such as small branches and excess leaves. Trees and shrubs like Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Spiraea, and Viburnums, if planted now, will provide some beautiful late Spring color. Test your underground sprinkling system by monitoring a full cycle to make sure it is still operating correctly. Inspect all sprinkler heads for cleaning, adjustment, or replacement

The Farm: Best for planting root crops (17, 18, 19, 24, 25); weeding and stirring the soil (9, 10); planting above-ground crops (11, 12, 20, 21); harvesting all crops (22, 23, 26, 27, 28); setting hens and incubators (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27); slaughtering and butchering meat (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11); transplanting (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1, 0, 11); the weaning of small animals and livestock (1, 2, 3, 22, 3, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30); harvest and store grains (1, 3, 4, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30).