Spring is more than just a season — it’s a fresh start. As the ground softens and the sun lingers longer each day, April invites us to roll up our sleeves, dig into the dirt, and plant with intention. Whether you’re tending a backyard plot, running a homestead, or crafting seasonal menus as a chef, now’s the time to sow the seeds of something meaningful.

🥕 1. Start with Your Plate — Then Plan Your Plot

Before picking up a trowel, think about what truly excites you in the kitchen. What do you crave in summer? What gets your guests or customers excited? Build your garden around those answers.
For chefs and home cooks alike, tailoring your planting plan to your plate ensures that every harvest has a purpose — flavor, freshness, and function.

🌿 2. Let Nature Be Your Garden Partner

Companion planting is like matchmaking for your vegetables — pair crops that support each other and you’ll get a thriving, balanced garden. Tomatoes love basil. Beans boost soil nitrogen. Marigolds keep pests at bay. These natural pairings don’t just reduce your workload — they improve your yields and your soil.

🌞 3. Jump-Start the Season with Smart Protection

April can’t always make up its mind — sunny and warm one day, chilly the next. But that doesn’t mean your garden has to wait. Cold frames, row covers, and low tunnels let you start early and protect young plants. The earlier you plant, the sooner you enjoy fresh spring produce — and for chefs, that’s an edge worth cultivating.

🌱 4. Grow Smart: Multi-Use, High-Value Crops Win Every Time

When space is precious (and it always is), grow crops that go the distance:

• Kale that’s hearty, versatile, and keeps on giving
• Zucchini that’s equally brilliant in a sauté or a muffin
• Herbs that uplift any dish and can be used fresh or dried
  These aren’t just garden staples — they’re revenue boosters and menu stars.

🐝 5. Plant with the Pollinators in Mind

Your garden’s secret workforce? Bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs. Include flowering herbs like borage, calendula, or chamomile to attract pollinators and keep your ecosystem humming. Healthy pollination means bigger, better harvests — and a stronger environment overall.

💐 6. Form Meets Function — Make Your Garden Shine

A garden can feed people and feed the soul. Thoughtful layout, color, and blooms turn a growing space into an experience. Whether you host farm tours, chef tastings, or simply want a beautiful backyard, a visually stunning garden helps build your brand and your following.

🌍 7. Plant for This Season — and the Next

Every decision you make this month lays the foundation for the months (and years) ahead. At Kearney Family Farm, we believe every seed should do more than grow — it should build resilience, connect communities, and create change. When you plant with purpose, you’re part of something bigger: a better food system, rooted in care and sustainability.

Your soil is ready. Are you?
We’d love to hear what you’re planting this spring! Whether you’re a seasoned grower, a curious beginner, or a chef ready to bring garden-fresh to the plate — we’re here to grow with you. 🌸🌿