A large Hertfordshire based private lawn care company https://t.co/8UpKZASPfC Is looking for staff experienced in turf care, driving licence and pesticides tickets would be an advantage. Interested persons should contact mike@greengrass-lawncare.co.uk

Aldwickbury School in Harpenden, Herts, is currently looking for a full time Grounds Supervisor to prepare sports facilities at the site. Contact by phone 01582 713022, email office@aldwickbury.org.uk web site and details of the post

What's in your valve box? In the past I found them completely full to of soil from the activity of ants. Frogs and newts are also common finds. Also sometimes find mice. To avoid ensure the valve box is well sealed with a lid with no holes as mice have a habit of chewing cables.

England had 3rd wettest March on record, 119.2mm of rain (plus 104% of average.) Checking drains over winter, particularly ditches they flow into for blockages with suitable aeration of turf surfaces can lessen the impact (drains can't help if the water can't reach/leave them.)

Knebworth GC Hertfordshire are looking to recruit and Assistant Greeenkeeper, the person should have either passed or nearly completed their level 2. As always don't contact me, just get in contact via the club web site. https://t.co/XdXG8fw5rY

Employer fined 8k when dumper overturned & driver badly injured. Not correctly trained. Dumper seat was covered with fertiliser bag so seatbelt could not be worn. Law says seat belt must be worn if roll bar fitted. Staff must be trained to use equipment. https://t.co/jCXOQdgEnv

Just wanted to say thanks to all the speakers (Mark Hunt, Karl Standley, Greg Evans, Sam Evans, Ollie Crompton, Frank Newberry) and all the attendees at yesterdays BIGGA London section/Oaklands college Seminar, We had over 120 in the room.

Very please to say today we passed to 100 bookings mark for the BIGGA London Section/Oaklands college Greenkeeping seminar. Cost: £15.00 with lunch! Booking and payments can still be made will be made via Everbright https://t.co/HgrnbWHADQ

Frost damage occurs when ice crystals that form in pant cells puncture the cell wall due to traffic (effect is similar to a bruise on skin) on thawing damaged areas are susceptible to fungal pathogens. Cosmetic damage is also be notable. Trolley bans are a must in such conditions

At Royal Ascot GC the other day and they have a very tame wild Robin who visits. He has a wash and comes into dry on their radiator, its a bit hot so he has to hop about now and again. He then has a few crumbs for breakfast. Any other clubs get wild visitor?

I have been informed that THE SHIRE LONDON. ST ALBANS ROAD, BARNET. HERTS, EN5 4RE Tel 020 8441 7649 Is looking for newly qualified or apprentice greenkeepers to join the team. Get in contact with them if you are interested or know someone who might be. https://t.co/2MUecOTpQj

Really pleased to see David Golding get a life time achievement award & to see it noted in so many places. The work David did and indeed Fiona (who still does) behind the scenes with regard to GK training is worthy of such recognition. Well done old pal. https://t.co/uKHXYVWlUC

How to keep staff? Pay as much as you can (the cost of replacement can be high in time and money) Let people have a role in what goes on. Show you respect and appreciate your staff. Offer the ability to grown (training, courses etc) Be flexible if you can on working hours.

Avoid Dollar spot this year, it likes warm days, cool nights, & heavy dews. Worse in dry soils with low nitrogen fertility. Low N will also reduce recovery. To avoid, keep soil moist, remove dew, keep N rates up. Longer term overseed with newer less susceptible turf cultivars.

After 2 years due to Covid BIGGA/Oaklands college, Greenkeeping seminar is back! Relevant attendees will earn 4 BIGGA CPD credits (also 4 BASIS points will be awarded.) Cost: £15.00 with lunch! Booking and payments will be made in advance via Everbright https://t.co/4hjOHVXMCQ

Are you prepared for the summer, skin cancer is a risk to those working outdoors, increasing numbers of clubs are using these suntan lotion stations to help keep staff safe

Want Tournament experience on your the CV The Centurion, St Albans https://t.co/uA5iHTP0HT Has the LIV Golf Invitational 6th/11th June Aramco Team Series 2022 Golf Tournament 13th/18th June Food etc provided, to take part on any days Contact the CM agarland@centurionclub.co.uk

Had a swarm of well behaved of bees in my garden yesterday. If you get a swarm of these beneficial creatures at your club, you can use the website below to find nearest beekeeper to come & collect them, I had a happy beekeeper round in 10 mins. https://t.co/Y1QixW09N9

You may know about this, seen GKs using (full fat) lemonade to help plugs on greens repair faster. I guess the liquid helps & sugar will encourage roots to seek N in soil as sugar increases soil bacteria who reduce N in soil area. Not sure if scientific basis is strong though.

The value of checking trees? This one split in a sudden gust 50 yards from us as I was walking course with a student, the inside was rotten, it would have fallen on to pathway if not hooked up on nearby trees. Again risks of trees and windy conditions.