Va for victory!
Here’s a hip, another hip and even a hurrah for Mike Goatley, associate professor and turfgrass specialist at Virginia Tech University. Goatley recently joined the Virginia Green Industry Council to issue a statewide challenge to Virginians to become environmental stewards in turf management practices.
On Sept. 12, during the 2009 Virginia “GoGreen Garden Festival (and more),” Goatley and colleagues will host an all-day lawn clinic. To support the effort, staff from the Turf Store and the Smart Lawns Program sponsored by Henrico County Extension will be on site to teach event goers to safely manage lawns while protecting Virginia’s water resources.
In the meantime, Goatley is providing current and archived tips in management practices for homeowners and their lawns through the “Turf and Garden Tips” Web site.
The Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival (and more …) will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Garner Pavilion in Richmond, Va. For details, click here.
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