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Does your golf course suffer from take-all patch disease? If so, we need your help!

At the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI), our mission is focused on advancing education, research, and outreach in the turfgrass industry. While we are deeply committed to supporting students, alumni, and industry stakeholders in their professional development, managing a job posting board falls outside of our core mandate.

Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, is more than a day of remembrance. It is a crucial part of Canada’s journey toward truth and reconciliation, recognizing the devastating impact of the Indian Residential School system on Indigenous communities.

The arrival of spring's fresh growth heralds the resurgence of the #NoMowMay initiative, advocating for homeowners to allow their grass to grow longer to support insect pollinators. As experts in grasses, we've been approached by both the public and media to provide our perspective. Is No Mow May a wise choice?

As the curtains closed on the 33rd year of the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS), we took some time to reflect on the overwhelming success of that year's event. With 380 attendees and the backing of 29 industry sponsors, OTS once again proved to be the premier gathering for professionals from all sectors of the turfgrass industry, including sod, sports, golf, municipalities, and lawncare.

Why is the Guelph Turfgrass Institute against the #NoMowMay movement? 

Long story short: we want homeowners to have living, healthy green spaces. 

We are looking forward to hosting a Field Day in Guelph on Saturday September 23rd, which will have a focus on the residential lawncare industry. We reached out to some suppliers and asked them to submit one of their products that a homeowner in Ontario would be able to purchase to "improve turf health" or reduce inputs.

The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show was held in sunny Orlando, and what an amazing experience it was for our students! 

Join us online Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Campaigns such as "No Mow May" and "Leave the Leaves" aim to promote insect diversity, but what effect will they have on your lawn?