April is the month to get your garden going, and these are 38 must-plant crops — whether you’re in a cold, mid, or warm climate. From fast-growing veggies to herbs , berries and flowers that love spring weather, you’ll find something perfect for your container garden, raised beds, or in-ground plot. Don’t miss your window — let’s dig in and get growing!🎥Video is timestamped – jump to the part you’re most interested in (see below)
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction – plant in April
00:37 Northern gardeners: still frost risk
00:56 Peas
01:29 Greens
01:40 Tastoi
01:48 Red Mustard Gren
01:57 Lettuce
02:41 Root Vegetables
02:52 Beets
03:23 Carrots
04:15 Brassicas
04:30 Broccoli, Cauliflower
05:08 Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant
05:26 Mid-zone gardeners: frost just passed or about to
05:38 Cucurbits – watermelon, squash, cucumbers
06:14 Herbs – cool season
06:23 Cool weather herbs – parsley
06:21 Perennial herbs -oregano, sage, thyme
06:56 Cilantro, dill, chives
08:26 Why we have a rope hanging on our fence
08:56 Citrus trees
09:44 Fig/fruit trees
10:36 Tip for unpredictable spring weather
11:01Nasturtiums
11:55 Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
12:18 Southern gardeners: frost free, warm, sunny
12:55 Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
13:15 Watermelon – direct seeds
13:48 Power Producters
14:14 Squash
14:41 Cucumbers
16:10 Beans
18:35 Herbs – warm weather
Basil, Borage, perennial herbs
18:56 Start seeds without grow lights tip
19:46 Flowers – warm weather, zinnias, sunflowers
20:20 Berries
20:25 Strawberries – two ways to grow
21:35 Berry bushes – blackberries, blueberries, raspberries
22:25 Early heat wave protection tip
22:45 Heat tolerant greens
22:56 Sorrel
23:29 Kale
23:38 Chard
24:47 Collards
24:53 New Zealand Spinach
25:45 Conclusion
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4 Comments
What are you planting this Spring? 🌱 No matter where you live, there’s something ready to grow! Drop a comment with where you live and what’s going in your garden—let’s share ideas and keep each other inspired! -CaliKim & CameraGuy
Good kim I'm thinking about making a smoothie out of kale
I appreciate the tips on when to garden in my area I'm in Kansas
Beautiful garden, how nice to have memorabilia around, Mac you really know how to be in front of camera ❤