Test Garden News:
March 6, 2015
By Mary Hosier

Few gardens emerged this first week in March. Next week's warm-up should bring a flood of green to the maps.


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Big snow in the courtyard
Warm Winter in Washington
Highlights: Emerging and Growing
Wintery conditions continue east of the Rocky Mountains, while gardens are emerging in the warm, spring-like weather in the west. Watch gardens in Eurasia — three have already turned green. How does this years' emergence compare with previous years?

Year Date # Emerged
2015 Feb 25 - Mar 5 10
2014 Feb 25 - Mar 5 44
2013 Feb 25 - Mar 5 65

"Even with all the cold temperatures, ice, and snow, our tulip bulbs emerged." 03/01/15 Nebo, North Carolina

Change is in the air with a dramatic warming trend forecast next week. Keep a growth chart to document the exciting events you observe as your plants emerge and grow.

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Observing Change
 
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Documenting Growth
Spotlight: Braggs, Oklahoma
A garden located 35.66 degrees north of the equator reported emerging tulips on February 9, 2015. How does this garden profile compare to your own?

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Next Update March 13, 2015