A Pattern in Progress?
February 22, 2017, Mary Hosier


Do you see a pattern for emerging Test Gardens? Watch carefully and predict which gardens will be next.

blooming tulips
"At first we didn't notice, but then when we got close, we definitely could see the stems pushing up
from the bottom leaf of some of the tulips today." Largo, Florida 02/15/17  Lorraine Stargel

From Florida to Utah Red Emperor tulip leaves are pushing out of the soil this week. Do you see a pattern for emerging Test Gardens?

"This is pretty early for this part of Utah, but it's also been a warm winter lately."
Kaysville, Utah 02/09/17

"We have had very unusual weather for the Middle Tennessee area. One tulip has emerged 3 inches. Hope it doesn't freeze in the upcoming cold."
Franklin, Tennessee  02/09/17 

"Oh no...we have noticed that the bunnies are enjoying the tender leaves of our tulips. "
Largo, Florida 02/15/17

snow in Washington
Kelly Fitzpatrick

bulb for planting
 Lorraine Stargel

Road Trip for Emerging Gardens

Imagine taking a road trip to visit all the newest emerging tulip Test Gardens. What would the trip look like?

  • Draw a new line on this week's map to show your prediction where the next gardens will emerge.

  • What factors bring about the warm temperatures plants need to grow?
tulip map
Map and Journal
How does your garden compare and contrast with others? Share your Tulip Test Garden news on Twitter using #JNshare. Grow connections with other classrooms!
 

What's happening in your garden?

Journey North Climate Garden Map: North America
Spring Map
report
| map | list
line of emergence


  journal
 

Next Update February 22, 2017