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The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
Carbon is a raw material for photosynthesis, in the form of carbon dioxide. Green plants use it to make vital organic compounds. On the land, plants get the carbon they need as a gas from the air. In water, plants ranging from seaweeds to phytoplankton are supplied by dissolved carbon dioxide, CO2. In plants, carbon …
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Chlorophyll is a green pigment which is most closely associated with energy absorption in plants. A pigment is a molecule that has a particular color and can absorb light at different wavelengths, depending on the color. There are many different types of pigments in nature, but chlorophyll is unique in its ability to enable plants …
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Hi my name is Jaxon Thorne and I am currently situated at the Secret Harbour Golf Links in Western Australia having only just completed my studies in Turf Management. I’m 21 years old at the time of writing and love the game of golf. What attracted you to greenkeeping?I’ve played golf for about 8 years …
Hey all I’m jay knowles 25 at the time of writing from Edinburgh massive fan of football and a bit of a petrol head. What attracted you to greenkeeping?I actually wasn’t attracted at all. It wasn’t really something I knew of or thought of. I was put on a work placement for 3 months and …
My names Liam Small I’m a senior greenkeeper at the national golf club in Melbourne, I’ve been in the trade for 15+ years and worked at a number of courses and just love everything about the trade What attracted you to greenkeeping?I’m an outdoors person just love being outdoors and just getting that satisfaction of …
Hi l am Brian Sandalls l live in Sussex on the South coast of England and l work for Sussex Cricket as Senior Groundsman, at Sussex’s academy ground. I have worked for Sussex now for 18 years, on various sites. I have previous experience in golf, football, and a racecourse turf maintenance and during my …
My name is James Swanson, I am 47 years old at the time of writing with a gorgeous wife and 2 amazing kids, daughter Caley-mae nearly 19 and at Uni and son Kiedis 15 and still at school none of which are interested in greenkeeping Right – James Swanson What attracted you to greenkeeping?My main …
This article was written by Jerry Spencer – Gilba Solutions PTY LTD Not all of the sun’s radiance is light, the term ‘light’ refers to the radiance we can see. As humans we can only see a limited amount of the sun’s radiance, which isn’t a lot at all. However plants that photosynthesis have a …
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My name is Siboniso Patrick Zwane. I’m from the Kingdom of Swaziland in Africa. I’m very new in the profession with just 3 years of experience. I have a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture degree and a New Zealand Certificate of Horticulture (Sports Turf – Level 3). I’m a four-year member of the Golf Course …
Would you like to start by telling us a bit about yourself?My name is Jake Moore from North West of England im 21 and i am the apprentice greenkeeper at my local course. I have been there now about a year and I love it. I would recommend it to anyone who likes the outdoors. What …