[Magdalen] Arbor Day.

[Lynn Ronkainen]

David, over the years I have really enjoyed reading your stories about all 
the trees you've planted and hearing reports on how they're doing!
Lynn

My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com

website: www.ichthysdesigns.com

When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a 
single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
attributed to Erma Bombeck

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From: "Cantor03--- via Magdalen" <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:00 PM
To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: [Magdalen] Arbor Day.

>
> It's Arbor Day in the USA (Last Friday in April).  No surprise that  the
> USA observance began in 1872 in Nebraska where trees are a relatively
> rare phenomenon and tend to occur on riparian sites.  Trees grow  nicely
> there, however, when they are planted and watered.occasionally.
>
> Arbor Day is a world wide phenomenon, and in some places (including
> Nebraska) it is a civic holiday.
>
> Many states have tree planting programs, and that includes my home
> State of Wisconsin.  Trees, heavily conifers, are literally given  away
> by the millions each spring.
>
> I took advantage of this giveaway several times when I lived in 
> Wisconsin,
> and left behind quite a tree progeny for future generations to enjoy.
> I recall, in particular, planting 1,000 Norway (Red) Pines (Pinus 
> resinosa)
> along a strip of US 12 across the street from my home.  My son  helped
> me, and the task was done in pouring rain - an ideal time to do the
> planting, even if the planters get soaked.  These trees are now  50'
> in height, and completely separate the noisy highway from the  homes
> on the parallel cul de sac.
>
> In addition, I just planted trees constantly in both Wisconsin and here 
> in
> Pennsylvania.  This includes, notably, Pin Oaks (Quercus  palustris)
> on the Christ Church Cathedral property, and at the clinic where I
> worked for 20 years, both in Eau Claire, WI
>
> On the unusual side, I planted European Larches (Larix decidua) all  over
> Eau Claire, and they now tower 60' and more.
>
> I've written previously about my father's mania for planting Basswood
> (American Linden/Tilia americana), and I guess it's just in my blood
>
> David Strang.