Dayboro Farmers Almanac April 2026

Get ready for a wet and wild April in eastern Australia as we dive into the latest climate forecast, plus essential guides on planting, harvesting, and self-sufficiency.
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Australian Farmers Almanac: April 2026

Mid-autumn perfection - ideal planting, bare root trees, and classic garden weather

April 2026 Overview Mid-Autumn

April is what autumn should be. The days are mild, the nights are cool, and your garden is in that sweet spot where nearly everything grows well. If you haven't gotten your cool-season crops in yet, this is your last chance before things slow down for winter.

Big news this month: daylight saving ends on April 5. Clocks go back one hour, so you'll get that extra hour of sleep (or gardening time, depending on your priorities). The Lyrids meteor shower peaks on April 22 with good dark sky viewing.

Daylight Saving Ends: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3am. Clocks go BACK one hour. It gets dark earlier, but you'll have lighter mornings for early gardening. Times below are in AEST (UTC+10) unless noted.

This is also the start of bare root tree season. If you've been planning to add fruit trees to your block, order them now. They sell out fast and the good varieties go first.

2026 ENSO Update: The 2025–26 La Niña has ended. ENSO-neutral conditions are in place with near-normal rainfall expected. Climate models suggest El Niño may develop by late winter 2026.
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