What happens at Mr. Powell’s Christmas Tree Farm?
When Kristen was growing up in the country, she wanted to know! She walked over to the Christmas trees that were being raised in order to find out. Little did she know a world full of adventure awaited! This is how she met Mr. Powell.
During the summertime, seedlings were planted so they could grow into larger trees. The new seedlings were watered, and Mr. Powell’s two dogs would keep them company. Kristen learned the most common type of seedling planted was the Scotch pine because the branches were strong and good for holding ornaments.
In this book, the reader learns about several types of popular pine trees. Each species has its own characteristics. All the tree types featured in the book are grown at Mr. Powell’s Christmas Tree Farm. The reader will also learn facts about some celebrity trees!
Although seedlings are planted during the summertime, the big season begins on Thanksgiving weekend. It’s fun to see families come out to choose their tree and to see which one they actually choose. By the end of this book, which is full of illustrations, the reader will have a clear understanding of various pine trees as well as their characteristics and traits.