February is a month of contrasts. While parts of the continent battle the cold and snow, 21 gardens have emerged so far this month. Do you see a pattern?

• North Carolina: "Four bulbs were emerged from the soil. What excitement ~ spring is on the horizon."
  Durham  02/10/16
  
  
• Georgia: "We have experienced some warm days in the past month, however today it is 27° with snow flurries."
  Cumming 02/10/16
  
  
• Oregon: "We noticed our bulbs started sprouting since the last time we looked."
  Hillsboro  02/10/16
  
  

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This South Carolina garden is located a stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean. How does this garden location compare to your own?

• Journal: South Carolina Garden

Complete your own garden profile, then compare the climate variables of your site with the South Carolina garden in this week's journal handout.

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