On the horizon with Glenn and Henry: Recent Episodes
Glenn Kirby
A monthly look at the Integrated management strategies that golf course managers can put in place in the upcoming weeks.
In this months Turf Mangement PodCast Glenn and Henry discuss the climatic challenges in September and focus on Microdochium patch which could well be On the horizon.
Glenn and Henry take a good look at all the agronomic risks that culd come our way in August and then Glenn takes spends some time looking at Humidity an its impact on turf.
Glenn, Henry and special guest Sean Present this months turf management podcast.
This month they run through the summer challenges that July could thow at us.
In this months edition Glenn, Henry and the newly appointed "On the horizon resident scientist" Dr Andy Owen discuss extreme climtic pressure, anthracnose and Henry's visit to Malmo
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
Glenn and Henry discuss all things Turf Management in Novmemebr, including Microdochium patch, the weather and the brand new Turf Advisor App.
Glenn and Henry talk Turf management challeneges in October, Microdochium, Anthracnose, Tea, Bowls and craneflies.
And Henry takes Glenn to meet his friends.
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.
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 converstaions 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.
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.
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 operations.
Lastly, we revisit Henry's Eurovision predictions and unveil the winner of this year's "Best Agronomic Podcast by Glenn and Henry" award.
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
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 expertise with April's application tip of the month. Tune in and embrace the wealth of knowledge that awaits you!
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".
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.
Glenn and Henry talk about the turf management challenges at Christmas and just how unusual December 2022 has been so far.
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.
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 / leatherjackets
01.20.07 - Application tip of the month
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 the 5k Hicure run at BTME in 2023
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
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.
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.
"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!
Is summer finally here? Glenn and Henry discuss all the potential weather and all the challenges that may hit us in June.
Anthracnose, Light stress, Chafer grubs and dollar spot are all subjects of conversation this month.
In this episode, Glenn and Henry talk about all the things May can throw at us with a deeper dive into Anthracnose, seedheads and choices of wetting agent.
Make sure you hang on until the end for Henry's 2022 Eurovision prediction.
With April on the Horizon Glenn and Henry discuss Plant growth regulators, Fairy ring, nitrogen budgeting and request some help for season 2.
In this Podcast, Glenn and Henry discuss the climatic, challenges, golfers expectations and agronomic risks in February as well as some deeper conversations about potential budget pressures, LeatherJacket challenges, early-season renovations and grabbing the opportunity to plan ahead.
Glenn and Henry cover a wide range of agronomic turf-based challenges that we may have to deal with in January 2022.
Introduction 00.00
Climate 1:35
Risks 18.12
Expectations 22.21
Microdochium patch 37.50
Snow cover 46.48
Frost Policy 58.21
Harrogate 1.13.40
December Climatic conditions - 01.34
What does December actually look like – is it a white snowy scene or just grey and damp?
Expectations - 27.01
Do the golfers give you a break in the festive season?
Risks - 33.09
What could go wrong and how do we manage it?
Part 2 – 40.25
Impact of Climate change - 43.22
With Cop26 taking place whilst we recorded this Podcast – seemed like a good time to focus on the impact of increasing temperatures in December to putting surfaces
Golf Course Management at Christmas – 57.10
Henry is keen to know if Glenn got nice presents from the members and just how much time people get to spend with their families.
Microdochium patch – 1.10.23
The series continues – surely we’re through it now?
Cranefly – 1.32.14
A focus on monitoring this month
Close – 1.46.30
Climate 1.20
A briefer overview of what we can expect from the weather in November
Expectations 18.08
As turfgrass growth slows we look at the pressures being placed on Turf managers
Risks
What can we expect to see in November? 30.06
Surface moisture 35.28
What has Henry got to say about this one? Is it Dew, is it Rainfall or is it drainage????
Microdochium patch 57.05
November is the heart of the battle and we look at the ways we can make sure our ITM programme is watertight
Craneflys 1.08.56
They should have all have emerged now but what can we do in November to minimise the damage in the Spring?
Moss 1.18.18
We dive into our old friend Mr.Moss a little deeper than we have had a chance to in previous podcasts
Climatic data 00.01.26
A look at October and an introduction of a new concept – Stopping hours
Expectations 00.38.09
Cooler temperatures mean less grass growth so surely the golfing season is over?
Risks 00.47.54
Cooling weather and shorter nights mean increased risks.
Microdochium patch 00.56.51
Continuation of this series looking at the “Beast and Terror” that is Microdochium patch (or “Fuz” as Glenn still calls it)
Anthracnose 01.21.52
We’ve talked all year about this hoping to avoid seeing this challenge rumble on during October but the risk hasn’t gone yet.
Leatherjackets / Cranefly 01.30.43
Acelepryn now has an Emergency Authorisation for use until the End of November but how do we get the best from it?
Worms 01.45.03
Glenn and Henry talk about why we’re seeing the challenges we do, why we’re in this position and what the future may look like?
This month Glenn and Henry discuss the challenges On the horizon in September
Climatic data - 01.30
A look at what an average September has in store for Yorkshire and Hampshire
What to expect - 22.20
What do the golfers want and what will can we give them?
What are the risks - 27.43
Glenn and Henry chat through the risks we could face during September
How did we do – a review of July 2021 - 45.58
July has passed but how did we do? Aa review of Julys podcast
Microdochium patch - 1.01.15
An in depth look at the strategies we can put in place during September to help us out
LeatherJackets - 1.37.12
An in depth look at the strategies we can put in place during September to help us out
In this months episode, Glenn and Henry look forward to the month of August and discuss the challenges on the Horizon, with a particular focus this month on the challenges June threw at us, the potential weather challenges for August and upcoming agronomic risks to look out for.
1.20 - August Climatic challenges
20.05 - Expectations in August
26.08 - Risks to think about
33.20 - How did we do with June?
Glenn and Henry take a look at the challenges we face in August and the things we can do to make our lives a little easier and our putting surfaces a little better:
In Part 2 of the August edition we discuss
00.53 – Microdochium patch disease
44:13 - LeatherJackets
1.14:58 - Dollar spot
1.25:25 – Greens maintenance and renovations
In this months episode, Glenn and Henry look forward to the month of July and discuss the challenges on the Horizon, with a particular focus this month on the challenges May threw at us, the potential weather challenges for July and upcoming agronomic risks to look out for.
Glenn and Henry take a look at:
- Measuring surface quality
- Take-all Patch – What is it, How to Spot it, and why do we see it?
- Anthracnose and related summer stresses
Glenn and Henry talk about the weather, the agronomic challenges on the horizon, and who's going to win Eurovision.
How to build great GDD programmes to help you get the best out of your Plant Growth Regulator.
Glenn and Henry discuss the likelihood of drought challenges this year and things you can do in June to mitigate that risk.
Glenn and Henry have a chat about Chafer grub management strategies that can be put in place in June.
In part 2 of the May edition of "On the Horizon" Glenn and Henry take an in-depth look at Anthracnose, Fairy Ring, and Poa annua seedhead management specifically looking at the measures we can put in place in the month of May to help us manage the challenge.
Welcome to our first "On the Horizon" Podcast. In this episode, we'll be talking about the weather and the challenges the month of May can and probably will throw at you.