UMN Turfgrass Science
@UMNTurf
University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science Program
We'll be at the @Hennepin County @UMNExt Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour on Saturday, July 12 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the event. For more information and to purchase tickets: hennepinmastergardeners.org/events/learnin…
Read the latest #WinterTurf blog: Spring covers enhance creeping bentgrass (re)establishment in early spring by higher soil temperatures and less photoinhibition by T. Aamlid, A. Borchert, T. Pettersen, P. Lawicka, I. Eik, & O. Hetland. winterturf.umn.edu/spring-covers-…
ICYMI: Check out the June issue of @MnGCSA Hole Notes to learn more about the latest addition to our team, Dominic Petrella, Assistant Professor of Managed Turfgrass Systems, and his vision for the UMN turfgrass program. issuu.com/mgcsa/docs/jun…
Whats the largest source of GHG emissions from turfgrass maintenance in Los Angeles county? Irrigation happening on residential lawns. Come read more about our findings here: bit.ly/4m5Q31z
Read the latest #WinterTurf blog, The surprising benefits of freezing on winter survival of perennial ryegrass, by Kavi Raj Acharya and Shui-zhang Fei to learn how cold acclimation helps ryegrass better withstand harsh conditions. winterturf.umn.edu/surprising-ben…
We'll be at two events this week educating homeowners about lawn care & water conservation! @victoriamngov Truck Rodeo on July 17, 2025, 6:00-8:00 p.m. victoriamn.gov/community/even… East Bethel Booster Days on July 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. eastbethelboosterdays.com
Last but not least is social scientist Michael Barnes from @UMNTurf talking about the social-ecological-technological system. #ITRC25
Curious about our latest turfgrass trials? We have posted 2024 turfgrass cultivar data on our cultivar evaluation page. This includes trials from NTEP & our breeding program posted in a new, accessible format. Learn more & review results: turf.umn.edu/2024-turf-tria… 📸 @gdeters_turf
The July issue of our #WinterTurf newsletter is out! Read the latest work from our project about mitigating winter injury in turfgrasses: mailchi.mp/umn/winterturf… To subscribe: winterturf.umn.edu/newsletter 📸 Trygve Aamlid
Reminder: Join us this Wednesday, July 2, for our Parks, Fields and Grounds Field Day! Register today: mpsfma.org/meetinginfo.ph…
New date! The Parks, Fields and Grounds Field Day with @mpsfma has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more info and to register: mpsfma.org/meetinginfo.ph…
Read the latest #WinterTurf blog Tracking winter through superintendents’ eyes by Marylee Murphy to learn how our team uses survey data and images to help predict winter injury on golf courses. winterturf.umn.edu/tracking-winte…
New date! The Parks, Fields and Grounds Field Day with @mpsfma has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more info and to register: mpsfma.org/meetinginfo.ph…
Our June Home Lawn Care Newsletter is out! Read about encouraging deep roots, using technology to ID weeds, managing moles & where to see grass plots in person. Plus, check out our list of upcoming events! view.ecommunications2.umn.edu/?qs=055bc572c6… Subscribe: z.umn.edu/LawnNewsletter 📸 J. Trappe
POSTPONED! Due to the expected rain, the Parks, Fields, and Grounds Fields Day with @mpsfma originally scheduled for tomorrow (June 25, 2025) is being postponed. We will update with a new date once available!
Join us June 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for our Parks, Fields, and Grounds Field Day with @mpsfma! For more info and to register: mpsfma.org/meetinginfo.ph…
Happening this Wednesday, June 25! Register now at the link below. mpsfma.org/meetinginfo.ph…
Join us June 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for our Parks, Fields, and Grounds Field Day with @mpsfma! For more info and to register: mpsfma.org/meetinginfo.ph…
We'll be at two events this week educating homeowners about lawn care & water conservation! @coonrapidsgov Summer in the City on June 24, 2025, 6:30-8:00 p.m. coonrapidsmn.gov/1310/Summer-in… St. Francis Farmers Market on June 25, 2025, 3:00-7:00 p.m. stfrancismn.gov/commdev/page/f…
Congratulations to graduate student Maicy Vossen, who was recently awarded a Torske Klubben Fellowship! turf.umn.edu/maicy-vossen-a…
We'll be at the @newbrightonmn Park Discovery Days on June 17, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., educating homeowners about lawn care & water conservation! newbrightonmn.gov/Calendar.aspx?…
Check out our latest blog post: Where can I see what this type of lawn looks like in person? by Jon Trappe! Learn where you can explore demonstration plots of different turfgrasses to make sure you're choosing the right option for your lawn. turf.umn.edu/where-can-i-se…
We'll be at two events this week educating homeowners about lawn care & water conservation! @coonrapidsgov Summer in the City on June 10, 2025, 6:30-8:00 p.m. coonrapidsmn.gov/1310/Summer-in… @Vadnais_Heights Ice Cream Social on June 11, 2025, 6:00-8:00 p.m. cityvadnaisheights.com/263/Ice-Cream-…
