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April 2020
"There is no glory in star or blossom
till looked upon by a loving eye;
There is no fragrance in April breezes
till breathed with joy as they wander by"
- William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878)
Mid-Atlantic Weather Watch: Fair and cool (1, 2, 3) with showers, some snow in the northern part of the region (4, 5, 6, 7, 8); fair and cool again (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) with more showers (15, 16. Fair and mild (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 230 with showers, storms (24, 25) turning fair and warmer
(26, 27, 28, 29, 30).
Full Moon: April’s Full Moon will occur on Tuesday, Sunday, April 7th. It has been called Pick Moon because of the many pretty flowers coming into bloom throughout the month. And because fishing typically improved during the month due to the warmer weather, it has been also referred to as Fish Moon.
Special Notes: In 2020, April Fool’s Day falls on Wednesday, April 1st. Keep an eye for practical jokes and pranks that may be coming your way from family, co-workers, and friends! Earth Day is observed on Wednesday, April 22nd. Call the Earth Day Network at 202-518-0044 or go to www.earthday.org
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: Celebrate Palm Sunday on April 5th, Good Friday on the 10th, and Easter Sunday on April 12th. Honor the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ by attending the church of your choice. The first day of Ramadan falls on Friday, April 24th.
The Garden: Begin planting indoor seedlings outdoors. Harden them off first with several short days outside. Set out annuals and other perennials now. Cool season vegetables, such as spinach, lettuce, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and beets can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. A good test of "soil readiness" is to take a
handful of soil and squeeze it. If it remains in a ball, it’s too moist and should be allowed to dry further. If it crumbles, start planting!
The Farm: Best days for planting root crops (7, 8); weeding and stirring the soil (25, 26, 27); planting above-ground crops (1, 2); planting root crops (7, 8, 9) 21, 22); harvesting all crops (11, 12); planting above the ground crops (28, 29); to set hens and incubators (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15); slaughter
and butcher meat (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); transplanting (22, 23, 242, 5, 26, 27, 28, 29);); harvesting and storing of grain (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21); weaning of animals and livestock (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19).
J. Gruber’s Thought For Today’s Living
"Arise on a rainy day with as much eagerness as on a sunny day"
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