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April 2015
"April prepares her
green traffic light and the world thinks Go!” ..... Christopher
Morley
(1890–1957)
MID-ATLANTIC WEATHER WATCH:
Fair and mild (1,2) turning colder with showers, some possible snow in the
northern part of the region (3,4). Periods of rain, STORMS(5,6,7,8,9,10,11).
Fair and mild (12,13,14,15,16,17) with more showers, cooler (18,19).
STORMS mainly in in the south (20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27)returning to fair
and mild weather (28,29,30).
TORNADO WATCH: The Hagerstown Town and
Country Almanack sees no tornado activity in the Mid-Atlantic Region during
the month of April.
FULL MOON:
April’s FULL MOON has often been called FISH MOON as fishing
starts to improve as the weather warms. It has also been referred by many
Native Americans as PINK MOON because of the many pretty flowers
displaying their bright pink hues as they bloom throughout the month.
SPECIAL NOTES: April Fool’s Day falls on Wednesday, April 1stin
2015. Be on the lookout for pranks, spoofs, and practical jokes that may be
coming your way! Like it or not, April 15th is tax day so be
sure to get your taxes done on time to avoid any penalties (and that nasty
interest, too!). Submit an extension request using the form found at
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf if you anticipate not being able to meet that
deadline. And don’t fear…… If you cannot pay the full amount of
taxes owed on the due date, you can request an installment plan to help spread
the tax payment (and the associated penalty and interest for paying late) over
several months. Go to http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f9465.pdf and print off an
installment agreement request form and mail with your return. Earth Day is
observed on Wednesday, April 22nd. With a little added effort each
day, we each can do much more to protect her today and for the future.
Call the Earth Day Network at (202) 518-0044 or go to www.earthday.net for some
nifty ideas and fun and easy activities for you and your family that will help
promote a healthier relationship with Mother Earth!
HOLIDAYS:
Good Friday falls on April
3rdand Easter Sunday is April 5th. The last day of
Passover is April 11th.
THE GARDEN:
Look for and remove any tent caterpillars that have appeared (or signs of their
presence like the start of webs in branches. Water new plantings and blooming
shrubs (such as azaleas & rhododendron) regularly. Don't forget to water plants
under overhangs. To keep your Easter lilies blooming longer; place them in
indirect sunlight in a cool room. When the flowers open up, pinch off the yellow
anthers. Once your blooms have faded and all danger of frost has passed, remove
the lily from its pot and plant it in a sunny spot in the garden. Easter Lilies
like lots of water and good drainage. Be sure to mulch the roots of the plants
over winter and remove the mulch again in spring. You'll enjoy your Easter
Lilies for years to come. The best way to control pests in your garden is to
plant resistant varieties. Garlic and pepper sprays, row covers and wood ashes
are other effective natural methods for guarding your garden against unwanted
visitors.
GRUBER’S THOUGHT FOR TODAY’S LIVING
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