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May is prime time to dethatch and aerate lawns
Thatch is a layer of decaying roots and stems that build up between grass and the soil, says Alec Kowalewski, turfgrass specialist.
Comparing Different Fungicides for the Control of Microdochium Patch
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of various fungicides in controlling Microdochium patch on a bluegrass green.
Welcome, Dr. Kowalewski
Dr. Kowalewski is the new Turfgrass Specialist at Oregon State University. Welcome!
Seeding new ground
Alec Kowalewski, 33, is Oregon State University’s new assistant professor of horticulture and turf specialist. (Gazette Times)
Fungicide Trial Evaluation Reports for 2012 Available
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Events

May
21
OLCA Central Oregon Chapter Meeting
Social, Dinner, and Presentation Proper Pruning...
May
23
OGCSA Annual Meeting
Register online at OGCSA. Dress code: Business attire...
Jun
07
ASLA / OLCA Annual Golf Tournament
Tournament Rules & Registration Information Your...
Jun
07
2013 ASLA / OLCA Annual Golf Tournament
Tournament Rules & Registration Information Your...
Jun
17
OGCSA Superintendent–Assistant Golf Tournament
11 a.m. Check-in/Box Lunch 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start...

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USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
05/09/2013 - 4:15pm
2002 (Volume 1) articles from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
All 20 articles published in 2002 from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental...
USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
05/09/2013 - 4:15pm
2003 (Volume 2) articles from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
All 24 articles published in 2003 from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental...
USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
05/09/2013 - 4:15pm
2004 (Volume 3) articles from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
All 24 articles published in 2004 from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental...
USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
05/09/2013 - 4:15pm
2005 (Volume 4) articles from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
All 24 articles published in 2005 from USGA Turfgrass and Environmental...
USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online
05/09/2013 - 4:15pm

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Features

Comparing Different Fungicides for the Control of Microdochium Patch
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of various fungicides in controlling Microdochium patch on a bluegrass green.
Welcome, Dr. Kowalewski
Dr. Kowalewski is the new Turfgrass Specialist at Oregon State University. Welcome!
Fungicide Trial Evaluation Reports for 2012 Available
Understanding REDOX and Why Nitrate Alleviates Black Layer

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Northwest Turfgrass Association

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Remember Collars?
This picture of #11 green was taken a couple years ago and I've always loved it...
TacomaTurf
05/19/2013 - 12:10am
Seedlings, Seedlings Everywhere
Above you see #4 two months ago.Here it is today.  Finally finished and...
TacomaTurf
05/12/2013 - 5:02pm
Talking about "Practice"
In the image above, you're looking at the renovation proposal for the practice...
TacomaTurf
05/03/2013 - 7:32pm
Seeding tees and posting trees
Here's a view from behind #6 green looking back at the new teeing ground....
TacomaTurf
04/27/2013 - 4:50pm
Project Update 4/20
#17 BEFORE RENOVATION#17 DURING RENOVATION#17 AFTER RENOVATIONWhat a difference...
TacomaTurf
04/20/2013 - 9:03pm