Episodes
Henry catches up with Dr Andy Owen on the subject of research papers and Glenn and Henry discuss the important turf management issues that we may encounter in May.
Published 04/15/24
A new Bite sized turf management format for Glenn and Henry. All the same content just shorter! Microdochium, Dollar spot, Drying out, spring growth waves and still enough time for a cup of tea.
Published 03/18/24
Henry and Glenn talk turf managment in March. Lots to go at here, moisture management, spring growth, potential disease resurgence and of course is this the start of Spring? Glenn also does his best to summarise the Disturbance theory and there is a BIG announcement.
Published 02/16/24
In This months episode Glenn and Henry talk about the turf management challenges in February. Cold nights, longer days.... surely there's lots to look forward to? Richard Windows form the R&A joins again to lift the mood and wraps up his conversation with Henry about the "Disturbance theory"
Published 01/15/24
Glenn and Henry welcome Richard Windows from the R&A along and talk about January's climatic challenges, Battle 3 strategies and of course species compostion change.
Published 12/15/23
Its time for Glenn and Henry to have a Christmas Party and discuss all the agronomic turf challenges in December. Which is mainly Microdochium patch. They also visit Glenns last golf course and pull a few crackers.
Published 11/16/23
Glenn and Henry discuss all things Turf Management in Novmemebr, including Microdochium patch, the weather and the brand new Turf Advisor App.
Published 10/16/23
Glenn and Henry talk Turf management challeneges in October, Microdochium, Anthracnose, Tea, Bowls and craneflies. And Henry takes Glenn to meet his friends.
Published 09/15/23
In this months Turf management podcast Glenn and Henry explore the potential weather for the month ahead, they think about strategies to start the Microdcohium season on the right foot and discuss what we can all do in September to help us deal with the upcoming Cranefly hatch.
Published 08/14/23
In this months On the horizon, Glenn and Henry talk all things turf management, including the climate, golfers expectations, Red thread and Chafer application windows. They also look at the Golf environment awards with conversations with STRI, Iestyn Carpenter and Clive Wood. All this, plus a look back at Glenns golfing break and a thought provoking conversation about the correct way to make a hotdog.
Published 07/17/23
This month we are fortunate enough to have James Bledge the Links maanger at Royal Liverpool join us in the build up to the Open Championship to talk about his experiences whilst preparing for this years event. If you just want to listen to James then scroll forward to 1 hour 10 to find him. In the rest of the Podcast we discuss the new Acelperyn label with Sean Loakes the the UK syngenta technical manager and Glenn and Henry cover the key agronomic challenges in July.
Published 06/15/23
In this June edition of our Turf Management Podcast, we explore the diverse conditions greenkeepers face during summer's peak and how to manage golfer expectations. We emphasize the importance of surface smoothness over green speed for optimal playing quality. We discuss managing diseases like anthracnose and dollar spot, and introduce the Smith Kerns model. We also address chafer issues, the loss of Heritage Maxx formulation, and the significance of training new staff in spray...
Published 05/19/23
In this Mays episode of On the horizon, Glenn and Henry discuss the Kings coronation, the Eurovision song contest, Peppermint tea and of course the upcoming turf management issues that we may face in May. Including: Preparation for Dollar Spot and Anthracnose Weed management Microdochium to treat or not? and of course the application tip of the month
Published 04/16/23
In April's edition of "On the Horizon with Glenn and Henry," Glenn and Henry engage listeners with turf management poetry, delve into climate and expectations, and tackle risks in turf management. Henry experiments with limericks talks about data-gathering techniques and helps you get acquainted with the basics of Dollar Spot management. Master the use of the Smith-Kerns model and don't miss the special Golf Industry Show episode featuring guest Phil Collinson. Elevate your application...
Published 03/15/23
In this month's turf management Podcast Glenn and Henry delve a little deeper into poetry, moisture management, leatherjacket damage and finish with everyone's favorite the "application tip of the month".
Published 02/15/23
In this month's edition of the Turf management Podcast Glenn and Henry are on a road trip to BTME discussing all the agronomic challenges that could come our way next month including the Spring waves, nutrition planning, and storing products in the cold weather.
Published 01/16/23
Glenn and Henry talk about the turf management challenges at Christmas and just how unusual December 2022 has been so far.
Published 12/19/22
Glenn and Henry talk about all things Turf management including the risks that January could pose, what they are doing at BTME 2023 and they also explore some alternate dimensions. 
Published 12/15/22
In Decembers "on the horizon" Glenn and Henry explore the turf management challenges associated with this time of year, Glenn has a trip down memory lane and Henry catches up with an old friend whilst investigating the best ways to navigate time travel. 00.00.00 - Welcome 00.01.12 - Climate 00.11.45 - Expectations 00.16.02 - Risks 00.23.12 - Cup of tea  00.31.15 - Microdochium patch disease ITM 00.39.32 - 12 days of Christmas 01.00.45 - Fertiliser regulations 01.11.30 - Cranefly /...
Published 11/15/22
In November's turf management blog Glenn and Henry discuss the increasing leaf wetness that November brings, soil chemistry analysis and they go on a tea-drinking adventure. Climate - 00.01.14 Expectations - 00.14.00 Risks - 00.19.27 Cup of tea - 00.34.15 Soil Chemistry analysis - 00.43.21 Microdochium patch thresholds - 01.05.15 Cranefly - 01.27.37 Spray windows - 01.32.38 Application tip of the month - 01.42.30 Hang on right to the end to see if Henry is training for...
Published 10/14/22
Glenn and Henry talk turf management in October. The month when the leaf wetness ramps up and temperatures begin to drop. They also talk worms, Microdochium patch, leatherjackets and the best biscuit to dunk in your tea. Climatic pressure - 00.01.16 Expectations -  00.21.34 Risks - 00.26.46 Tea break - 00.39.03 Microdochium patch - 00.46.20 Worms - 01.08.35 Cranefly / Leatherjackets - 01.22.12 Tip of the month - 01.31.15
Published 09/19/22
In which Glenn and Henry talk golf course turf maintenance and the challenges ahead of us in September.  This month they discuss integrated disease management going into the autumn, the cultural control of Leatherjackets, latest turf research and the importance of putting surface smoothness.
Published 08/18/22
Glenn and Henry talk all things turf management in August. Including Dollar spot, Anthracnose, renovation fungicides and Henry talks about sward species change and what he tried to achieve with the disturbance theory.
Published 07/12/22
"SCORCHIO" July is here and the chances are it will be warm, Henry and Glenn talk through the weather, the risks, the expectations and go on to discuss Dollar spot, Anthracnose, the "Boutique" diseases, Canopy temperatures, application and touch on Eurovision and Henry's problem!
Published 06/15/22