Journey North Tulip Garden and Climate Change Study

Spring at Latitude 45 Degrees North
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
45 North, 93 West
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Northport Elementary in Brooklyn Center, MN (45.1, -93.6) is 1/2 mile from Twin Lakes, the elevation is 853 feet and the topography is very flat. Our city lies on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Meister, Brooklyn Center, MN

April 6, 2009
Finally our 45N tulips have emerged! Could our location in the middle of the continent have anything to do the late arrival? After some snow over the weekend, the weather today is 37 degrees and sunny. Nearby there are other types of tulips and daffodils that are much taller. There is also a purple crocus in bloom.

April 28, 2009
Our 45N tulips have bloomed! Temperatures have ranged from the 80's to the 30's so we are happy to see the Red Emperors have survived the extremes.

Our Garden Journal

About Our Garden

PLANTED: October 6
EMERGED: April 6
BLOOMING: April 28