Ep30 - The "Turfhub Podcast" episode featuring William Boogaarts in conversation with Joshua Thomason discusses critical issues in turfgrass management, focusing on sustainable practices and adapting to changing chemical legislation. Boogaarts shares his greenkeeping journey, his evolved philosophy, and how his workplace, De Enk Groen & Golf, is pioneering sustainability. The episode delves into the impact of Holland's stringent chemical regulations on greenkeeping strategies and innovative responses. It explores market trends, differences between managing turf for golf and football, and the balance between reducing chemicals and maintaining quality. We highlight biological control methods for diseases and the role of TurfTroniq in advancing turfgrass management. The conversation also touches on preparing for future technological shifts and climate impacts

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Music - Artist Spencer Flay, Song Unbreakable

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Ep29 - The Turf Hubs first live episode, recorded infront of a full house at Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City & Bears. The theme is turf management in a sustainable world. Joe Hendy kicks off with 'The Wonders of Grass' incorporating origins, photosynthesis, light and temperature requirements. Sam Honeyborne discusses 'The Value of 'true' Organic Fertilisers. In this very informative section, Sam covers the basics of fertiliser, the value of composted organics, soil microbes, sustane, nematodes and more. Josh Thomason looks into the rise of non fungicidal solutions. Looking into microbial applications, specific diseases, grass plant selection and non fungicidal best practice options. Grey leaf spot also comes uner the microscope. Special guest speaker Dan Sparks is our final contributor. Group Grounds Manager at Ashton Gate, Dan gives us an excellent insight into the trials and tibulations he comes up against managing the the Turf at BS3. Its Dual use, hosting Bristol City aswell as Bristol Bears and did we mention its also a concert venue! a fascinating insight, covering renovations, pitch constructions, surface selections and much much more!

Joe Hendy: (from start)

Sam Honeyborne: (23mins 30secs)

Josh Thomasson: (54mins)

Dan Sparks: (1hr 25mins)

Basis CPD Points - CP/131857/2324/k

Mycorhizzae - https://youtu.be/v88gbtKBTv4?si=WN95qX4Ge6-WTv7k

Daily Light Integral - https://asianturfgrass.shinyapps.io/global_dli/

Socials,

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Music - Artist Spencer Flay, Song Unbreakable

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Jim talks about his work ethic, knowledge, the time and dedication he and his Team display day in day out and what he has achieved across his career, looking forward to what he has planned for the future.

Mark is a Wiltshire lad who took the gamble to leave the green green grass of home, moving over the Severn Bridge to take a head greenkeeping opportunity in Abergavenny - and he hasn't looked back. The relocation has gone well, family have settled and Mark has set about putting his thumb print on The Monmouthshire Golf Club. Mark has a progressive view on greenkpeeping, gathering and using data to help aid efficiency and decision making out on the course. We discuss clip volumes, growth degree days, compost teas and the use of social media - some of you may you have noticed. An easy listen, where we also hit vital statistics, favourite hole, whats in the shed, favourite bit of kit and needing that bigger boat!

Basis CPD Points - CP/123021/2223/k

Socials,

Mark Simmons - @marksim93794378

Monmouthshire GC - @monmouthshireGC

Joe Hendy AGS - @joeags1

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Music - Artist Spencer Flay, Song Unbreakable

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On this months podcast we are joined by the one and only Keith - USA technical Sales manager and International Technical Sales manager for DPH Biologicals.

With over 30 years of experience, Keith takes us through the important of low salt index growth products, creating healthy soils, rhizobacteria technology, disease defenses and the future of turf management.

This is an extremely well timed podcast with the legislated changes in chemical applications and gives a great overview of technology and biological products that are available.

We celebrate Groundsweek by Deborah Cox joining us on the Turf Hub Podcast. Deb provides the amenity industry with scientific support. Deb, talks through nematodes, soil biology, grey leaf spot and other hot topics. Packed with golden nuggets of information – a must listen!

S3,Ep2  - Dr David Greenshields commercial manager at Barenbrug speaks with Joe Hendy seed product and area sales manager, AGS. It's a niche area of expertise, David has a Master's degree in Environmental Biology and a PhD in Plant Genetics and has served 15 years at one of the UK's largest seed producers in Barenbrug. Joe started in the industry in 1997 as a seed analyst and has 26 years experience, working alongside all major seed producers in the UK. Two guys with a passion for seed take a deep dive into grass seed selection for winter sports usage. We take a look at the BSPB Turfgrass seed book, the french equivilant (Geves List) and how their data can help make an informed seed selection choice. We discuss advances in breeding and research and look at cultivars that have a strong disease resistance profile, in particulair to grey leaf spot. CPD points are avaiable for listening and the code is in the pod.

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Music - Artist Spencer Flay, Song Unbreakable

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With the 6 Nations around the corner, The Welsh Wizard talks life, dedication, determination and adversity with proud Head Groundsman, Lee Evans

Many of our leading turf managers in these current times have been involved in the Ohio State programme. AGS Turf hub was lucky enough to have Mike o’keefe discussing the development, opportunities and how to be a part of the ohio state programme.

S2,EP10  - Jason looks after two courses at Bramshaw G.C, in The New Forest, Hampshire. The Forest Course is Hampshires oldest (circa 1865) an 18 hole Heathland/Moorland type course situated in a SSSI site. The Manor Course was established some 100 years later and is a more mature parkland type course. Recorded in the Spring - i've only just found time to complete the edit. Don't let the running time deter you, this is a great listen to a very honest and knowledgable fella. Jason talks us through his management of the 2 sites & the challenges they present. As well as the staples, of whats in the shed, favourite hole, vital statistics , who packs the best lunch and much more.....enjoy!