Test Gardens Track Seasons
September 8, 2017, Mary Hosier
How can a handful of tulip bulbs help us understand climate and seasons across the Northern Hemisphere?
Students getting ready to plant in Oceanside, New York. Photo by Julie McGahen
Tracking Change with Tulips
Each fall, people across the Northern Hemisphere plant Red Emperor tulips to help monitor seasonal change in a scientific way. In the spring, when the plants emerge and bloom, gardeners report their data to the maps. One garden at a time, the relationship between climate, geography and the greening of spring is revealed.
- How to Participate: Step-by-Step Guide
Free Bulbs for New Gardens!
Red Emperor tulip bulbs available for first-time Journey North gardening classrooms.
Springtime events occur at different times in different places. Watch the maps and track tulip Test Gardens to discover how different climate conditions affect plant growth.
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| North America report | map | list |
Eurasia report | map | list |
Next Update October 13, 2017