How are plants affected by climate and the seasons? In this large experiment students across the Northern Hemisphere track the growth of the same plant as the season changes from winter to spring. They discover how temperatures, sunlight, geographic location, and other variables influence plant growth — and the full array of seasonal changes that take place in the springtime. These observations set the stage for a better understanding of the impact of a changing climate. (More...)

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Get Started Background information about the tulip study. Fall Spring		News November 12, 2009: Microclimate challenge/Find a global partner/Protect your garden from critters...and more * What's the Tulip Test Garden/Climate Connection?
	(Map/Animations/Sightings) Here's the latest news... Try This! Invite family and friends around the globe to plant their own tulip test gardens. Together we'll track the changing seasons and climate across the hemisphere.
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Questions most frequently asked	Classrooms in Action:Teachers Share Featured Booklet this Month Bulbs: Your Tools for Gauging Spring's Arrival This booklet is a simple, student-directed printable exploration of the tulip bulb

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