Jacobsen set up Education training Scheme for the future
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By Peter Driver (21 Jun 10 6:00)
The major equipment manufacturers all have educational schemes for students of fine turf, which aim to cement relationships with aspiring turf professionals as they enter the industry. - Read Article
Remembering when we had the ‘guts’ for the job?
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By Richard Murray (14 Apr 10 8:00)
Whatever the politicians might say, or the general election might bring, 2010 should be a big learning curve for us all - and didn't we learn a lot about politicians in 2009! - Read Article
How to communicate difficult decisions
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By Frank Newberry (30 Sep 09 10:00)
As discussed in part one, difficult decisions can be very hard to make, and communicating them can sometimes be harder still. In this the second of two articles Trainer and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, considers how we can respond positively to the challenge of communicating difficult decisions. - Read Article
Why Me? Networking your way back to work
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By Mike Gash (17 Jul 09 6:00)
When Mike Gash, former Head Greenkeeper at Moseley Golf Club, was made redundant in November last year, he suffered a range of emotions, none of which would have actually helped him find a job. Here he talks about those emotions and how networking soon found him a new opportunity - Read Article
Marking Lines
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By John Carr (20 Apr 09 6:00)
A lot of a caretaker’s attention is focused on issues such as the maintenance of turf quality, fertilisers, mowing, topdressing and irrigation. One aspect of sports field presentation that is important to both players and spectators alike, is the way the pitch is marked out. - Read Article
Back to basics 3
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By Stuart Staples (13 Apr 09 6:00)
In the third and final part of his 'Back to Basics' article on fertilisers, Scotts International Technical Manager, Stuart Staples, advises on selecting and calibrating a spreader and tackles common problems with fertiliser application - Read Article
Back to Basics 2
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By Stuart Staples (10 Apr 09 6:00)
In Part 2 of his 'back to basics' series on fertilisers, Scotts International Technical Manager, Stuart Staples, considers how understanding turf's natural growth pattern can assist you in putting together the right fertiliser programme - Read Article
How secure are you in your Job? One Superintendent's Story:
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By Michael Picken (11 Jan 09 6:00)
Imagine one minute everything is fine and then the next you are called into the club’s board room and told you’re out of a job. Former VGCSA president Michael Picken was a casualty in late 2008, here he ruminates about his dismissal and asks whether 12 years in the one position is too long in this day and age. - Read Article
What are your Plans?
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By Laurence Gale MSc (16 Nov 08 6:00)
Approaching planning in the right way can save you time and money. If you are thinking of applying for planning permission, whether for a specific development or a change of use, you may be put off by a process that can seem complicated and confusing. - Read Article
What’s the difference between Grooming and Verticutting?
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By Editor (28 Oct 08 6:00)
One of the most important things you can do to improve your fine turf is to add turf grooming to your regime. Unfortunately, turf grooming is not well understood and it is often confused with verticutting. - Read Article
Deal or No Deal?
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By Frank Newberry (07 Sep 07 20:25)
Some groundsmen and greenkeepers tell me there is no room for negotiation at their workplace. Working conditions and pay rates are generally set by their employer, or negotiated by a union, leaving little or no scope for individual influence.
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