April, 2010
Sarasota Almanac
Full Moon: April 28
New Moon: April 14
Meteor Showers: The Lyrids on April 21 & 22
Other Events in the World Around Us:
Light: Days continually increasing in length since the Vernal Equinox in late March
Temperature: Usually beautiful weather and low humidity. Humidity may increase towards the end of the month (every year is different).
Crops:
Foliage: Gold Trees may be in bloom. Jacarandas follow them, usually bloom in April; maybe slightly later this year. Wisteria in bloom, but look quick in Florida! May only last a couple of days if it’s hot. Nun orchids, yucca, African iris, shell ginger may all bloom. Loquats usually ending; tiny mangoes now appear on trees, Surinam cherries often ready.
Animal Activity: More Mockingbird song; Baby ducks and baby song birds start hatching; Frog and toad song, especially after rains; Gecko song, if there are any around; More woodpecker drumming.
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