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.
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.
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