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,

X - @DanielGSparks

X - @Advancegrass

X - @joeags1

X - @AGS_JRT

Design - https://booyeacreative.com/

Music - Artist Spencer Flay, Song Unbreakable

https://www.spencerflay.com/