5 Things to Plant in April PLUS Our Favorite Gardening Tools!

Wondering which gardening tools you need? Or better yet, how to make some of your own? This issue is for you! [Food Gardening Network Preview]( April 8, 2022  [Welcome to the Gardening Tools Issue!]( Wondering which gardening tools you need? Or better yet, how to make some of your own? This issue is for you! [April Issue 2022] Gain full access to this premium issue—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, April is a busy month in the garden, and we’re here for it! Depending on your location, you may have some seedlings ready to transplant outdoors, your early veggies like peas and radishes may be coming in, or you might even have some squash blooming. April is, in many ways, where the fun of gardening begins. But no matter what we’re planting, there are some tools we need to make our jobs easier. In this issue of Food Gardening Magazine, we’re looking at several types of gardening shears, and we’ll review some of our favorites. We’re also sharing some do-it-yourself approaches to gardening tools and accessories. Saving money is always good. Reducing waste is always good. These projects manage to accomplish both of those tasks while also giving you useful and fun tools for the garden. In Choosing Between Types of Pruning Shears, you'll discover the job-specific types that can come in quite handy. This feature article takes an in-depth look at some of our favorites, as well as some of the brands we like. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Then we’re going DIY! With 10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make, there’s no need to go out and buy all your gardening essentials! Here are 10 tools and accessories you can make from items that are likely sitting in your house right now. Our Senior Editor and Producer, Amanda MacArthur, explores some unique ideas to make gardening easier. Wait until you read about the laundry basket! Here are some other exciting articles and videos to look forward to this month: - 5 Things to Plant in April: What are we planting this month? How about cauliflower, asparagus, potatoes, apple trees, and blueberry bushes? That’s just a start, of course; there are SOOOOO many things you could plant in April. But we thought it might be fun to explore some of the more unusual April plantings. Plus, these plants don’t care for the summer heat, so you kind of have to plant them in April if you live in a four-season zone. - Red Curry Coconut Zucchini Noodles: Sweet, spicy, and flavorful, this dish is the perfect combination of all that is good in the world. At the very least, it’s an excellent addition to your weekly menu. [Red Curry Coconut Zucchini Noodles] [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( The latest issue of Food Gardening Magazine also features our deep dive collections on rhubarb, strawberries, and summer squash. You’ll get tons of tips for growing these three exciting plants, from choosing the type you want to grow to prepping your garden and all the way through harvesting and enjoying them in your kitchen. In Dividing Rhubarb: Splitting, Transplanting, and Methods for Moving, we’ll explore the options for dealing with a rhubarb plant that’s growing too large. Rhubarb is generally worry-free, and can live for decades, but it can also get HUGE! And if you already have rhubarb, this is about the right time of year for taking on this task. What’s better to enjoy with rhubarb than strawberries? The question, however, is what type of strawberries to grow. In Everbearing Strawberry Plants vs. June-Bearing Strawberries, we’ll explore the differences between the two types and look at five varieties of each, including a unique white strawberry with an unusually tropical flavor profile. Of course, it wouldn’t be a spring garden without some summer squash. But what should you grow alongside your squash? In 10 Summer Squash Companion Plants You Want in Your Garden, you can find out which flowers and vegetables will help your squash and zucchini be their best and brightest. Whether it’s adding nutrients to the soil, attracting pollinators, or protecting from harmful pests, these squash companions are a must. [Strawberry] Don’t forget, too, that each of these collections comes with recipes so you can take advantage of the amazing flavors of these fruits, berries, herbs, and vegetables. If the idea of Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake, Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn, or Rhubarb Comfort Crumble gets your taste buds working like it does mine, you don’t want to miss these collections! We hope you enjoy the April edition of Food Gardening Magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together. It’s always exciting to explore new garden tools and even make our own. 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