The industry has fallen in love with carbon! We’ve been talking about it since 1988, long before it was cool, and finally the industry is embracing the carbon conversation. But what is carbon and why do we want it in our program? What kinds of carbon should we be looking for? Lawrence Mayhew helps us understand the use, and real value, of carbon in our fertility programs. This is the quintessential carbon discussion and one that will help any grass grower navigate the new “carbon” marketplace.

I can’t overstate the amount of work that has been done in such a short time at Knickerbocker Country Club. Kyle Hillegass credits his hardworking staff, club committees and membership, golf course architect Jaeger Kovich, and shapers and contractors with all the advancements that took place at the club in the last year and a half. He also talks about some specifics of his soil first green keeping approach. If you’ve every battled thatch this is a podcast you won’t want to miss!

Join us for a conversation with the "Silicon Sisters", where we uncover the real value of the element silicon in turf management. Sheree Scarbrough and Dr. Wendy Zellner discuss what silicon is all about, how misunderstood it is in the industry, and its many benefits to turf and ornamental plant material. One of silicon’s great benefits is its ability to manage and hold water in the plant. This may prove to be one of the most significant benefits of mobilizing silicon from the soil into our plant material. Enjoy this fun and very informative conversation.

We are so excited to announce that the EarthWorks Podcast has reached a milestone – 100 episodes! The 100th version of the EW Podcast features two of our most popular guests over the past two years Armen Suny and Dave Wilber. We talk to them about the state of the industry and as always end up with some very funny stories and a great conversation. We want to take this time to say thank you to all who have joined us as guests and to all who have listened making the EarthWorks Podcast one of the most successful in the turf industry.

Spring sports are great, but the risk every year is very cold weather. CJ Buck, Head Sportsturf Manager for the Philadelphia Union discusses a memorable early spring match from the 2022 season. The field was frosty but ready, and as it turns out, the preparation and strong agronomic program that CJ and the team had in place helped recover the frost damage they endured.

On this week’s podcast, we invited Hector Velazquez to discuss his time in the golf industry as an ambassador for the equipment technicians. Kevin and Hector discuss his establishment of a homeschool program devoted to providing hands-on learning for kids and parents, technology trends in the turf industry, GPS and 3D printing, and how and where to recruit good technicians. We also talked about what the Superintendent and Asst. Superintendent’s role is in the relationship with the equipment technician. Hector’s view of the industry is from a different angle, but no less passionate. We hope you enjoy the conversation and pick up a few new ideas.

Join us for a fun and informative conversation with Logan Freeman, Golf Course Superintendent at Mountain Branch Golf Club north of Baltimore Maryland. He is in the heart of the Mid Atlantic - one of the toughest places to grow turfgrass. Logan is working with a very limited budget for a course that runs over 30,000 rounds of golf in an area known for tough summer conditions. After years of struggling, he discovered what Biological Soil Management and carbon-based fertility can do for him. He talks about how his program has allowed him to reduce inputs and spend more time with his family.

On this week’s EarthWorks podcast, we talk with Marcus Harness, Golf Course Superintendent at Sand Point CC in Seattle, WA. We ask Marcus about how he mapped out his career path, for tips on interviewing for a job you really want to land, about his experience arriving at a new job and starting a major course renovation a month later, and for his thoughts on building a winning team. Thanks for joining us and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already.

Kurtis Wolford, Golf Course Superintendent at Woodbridge CC in Woodbridge, CA joins us to discuss the path he took that brought him to the golf industry. Kurtis shares his feelings on industry service and how his experience as three-time interim General Manager has made him a better time manager and superintendent. We discuss the importance, and value, of BMP’s and how Kurtis was able to use that at his club. We touch on renovation and tree work at Woodbridge and of course his woodworking hobby - a passion that we both share.

Ross Miller, CGCS is the golf course superintendent at Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. He joins Chad Kuzawa to discuss his career, the importance of a positive work culture, and the value in having and being a mentor. Ross embodies professionalism and you won’t want to miss his insight into making things work during a time of labor difficulties, and the generational differences between club leaders and new hourly staff.