🌱 April Awakening: Spring in Full Swing
April is the month when the garden truly comes alive. With longer days and warming soil, it’s time to dive into planting and tending with renewed energy. Whether you’re nurturing a flowerbed, veggie patch, or container garden, this month sets the tone for the entire season.
At Kris Kringle Christmas, we believe the magic of Santa doesn’t end in December. Santa’s springtime is filled with birdsong, blooming herbs, and reindeer-ready carrots. We invite you to experience Life with Santa year-round—starting right in your garden.
🥕 What to Plant in April
Flowers: Direct-sow cheerful blooms like marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers. Deadhead spent blooms to promote more flowering, and don’t forget to feed your plants with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. April is also great for dividing perennials or adding new pollinator-friendly varieties.
Vegetables: April is prime time for warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, and corn. Be sure your soil temperature is consistently above 60°F before planting heat-lovers. You can also continue sowing cool crops like carrots, beets, and lettuce in succession for a steady harvest
Flowers: Direct-sow cheerful blooms like marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers. Deadhead spent blooms to promote more flowering, and don’t forget to feed your plants with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. April is also great for dividing perennials or adding new pollinator-friendly varieties.
Herbs: Basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley thrive now. Keep them well-watered and pinch back for bushier plants. Your chives may start blooming—those purple pom-pom flowers are edible and attract bees!
Bonus Fun: Let the kids plant a “Reindeer Row” of carrots! Santa always appreciates families who help feed his team. Harvesting reindeer-ready carrots in December? Pure magic!
🍵 Sip & Learn: April’s Garden Tea Moment
Gardening and tea go hand-in-hand. April is the perfect month to plant herbs like mint, lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender—great for homemade tea blends and attracting pollinators.
🧤 Tools, Compost, & Moments of Joy
April is ideal for tool maintenance—clean, sharpen, and oil your gear to make garden time smoother. Turn compost piles or start a new one with kitchen scraps and yard waste.
Finally, don’t forget to pause. Breathe deep, sip your tea, and enjoy the birdsong. April isn’t just about the work—it’s about celebrating growth.
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Breakfast Tea as it should be. Not too complicated but strong enough to stand up to milk and sugar. A rustic, sweet cup that brings good news all day long. A blend of African and Indian Tea.
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