The Green Thumb, Nov.-Dec. 1959, Vol. 16, No. 10

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Colorado Forestry and Horticultural Association

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Green Thumb, Nov.-Dec. 1959, Vol. 16, No. 10" is a magazine publication affiliated with the Colorado Forestry and Horticulture Association, created for gardening enthusiasts in the Rocky Mountain region. This issue, likely written during the late 1950s, covers various topics related to horticulture, such as tree care after storms, seasonal gardening tips, and community gardening events. The central theme revolves around promoting gardening knowledge and practices suitable for the unique climate of Colorado. In this issue, readers can find a mix of thoughtful articles, such as "Operation Tree Salvage," which discusses the repair and maintenance of trees damaged by a snowstorm, emphasizing proper pruning techniques. Another feature, "Tax Deductions for Trees Lost in Storms," provides important financial advice about claiming losses due to natural disasters on tax returns. Additionally, the magazine spotlights community members engaged in gardening, such as the "Extraordinary Apple Doll Lady," who creatively makes dolls from fruit, and various local garden clubs' activities. Overall, "The Green Thumb" serves as a valuable resource for fostering a vibrant gardening community and preserving Colorado's natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-07-19