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Green & Growin' LIVE
Hosted by Darren Gruner · EN
Live from Green & Growin’ 26 — The Green & Growin' LIVE Podcast
Join us live at the Southeast’s premier green-industry gathering — taking place January 19-23, 2026 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons & the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Green and Growin'
This special live edition of the “The Green & Growin' LIVE" podcast by Turfs Up Radio brings you:
- On-site interviews with industry decision-makers, exhibitors and trail-blazers in the nursery, landscape and turf sectors.
- Real-time insights from the education sessions and the marketplace floor at Green & Growin’.
- Spotlight segments on emerging tools, technologies and best-practices driving the green-industry forward.
- Listener Q&A and take-aways you can put into play back home.
Whether you’re walking the show floor, taking in a classroom session, or tuning in remotely, this podcast will be your all-access pass to the ideas and innovations shaping the turf & landscape space. Tune in and elevate your game.
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CPP & Where to Find Green Industry Employees
Mar 2400:58:24Tap to summarize“Good morning, Turf’s Up Radio family! You’re listening to the only radio station dedicated to the green industry… and today—we’re talking about something real… something personal… something a LOT of you are living every single day… 👉 "Where do I find employees?” “We discuss the Certified Plant Professional from the NCNLA & how to get graduates of a community college horticulture program.” “But let’s be honest… it’s not always easy.” TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Rayne Gibson Keynote Speaker Green & Growin' 26
Feb 700:43:00Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones introduce Mr. Rayne Gibson, keynote speaker at Green & Growin' 26 - "Passion Is Not Leadership." In this thought-provoking keynote, we will debunk the myth and delve into the intricate layers that truly define exceptional leadership. Embark on a Paradigm-Shift Journey: Discover the power of passion as a driving force, but go beyond the surface to explore why it’s not the sole ingredient for effective leadership. Illuminate the Pitfalls: Explore the limitations of passion-driven leadership and learn from real-world examples where passion alone fell short in the face of leadership challenges. Unlock the Components of True Leadership: Dive deep into the essential qualities of successful leaders, from emotional intelligence to strategic vision and team collaboration. Nurture Your Leadership Growth: Walk away with practical insights and actionable strategies to develop and enhance your leadership skills, ensuring you are equipped to lead with purpose and impact. Ignite Your Leadership Potential: This keynote isn’t just a speech; it’s a call to action! Be inspired to transcend the passion paradigm and embrace the multifaceted dimensions of true leadership. TURF TEACHER COURSES: Seminars: https://turfteacher.com/seminarschedule/ Online Landscape: https://www.turfteacher.org/landscape/ Online Irrigation: https://www.turfteacher.org/irrigation/ Landscape Webinars: https://turfteacher.com/landscapewebi.. Irrigation Webinars: https://turfteacher.com/irrigationweb... Pesticide Webinars: https://turfteacher.com/pesticidewebi... ELITE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC.: https://www.elitelandescapes.com https://linktr.ee/elitelandescapes TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette NC NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Tom Skeen with GreenStalk Garden
Feb 200:59:39Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio to interview Tom Skeen with GreenStalk Garden. Tom was an exhibitor at Green & Growin' this year and will be at Cultivate in July promoting their family business making vertical planters. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Green & Growin' 26 Recap
Jan 2601:00:04Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio after a fun week in Greensboro for the Green & Growin' show! Topics on today's show included snowmegeddon, personal hygiene scares and our favorite times at the Green & Growin'! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Ariel Montanez Pender Nursery Interview
Jan 2300:31:03Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from Marketplace at the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show and interview Ariel Montanez with Pender Nursery and discuss his passion for the industry. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →John Clark High School Ag Teacher Interview
Jan 2300:25:24Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from Marketplace at the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show and interview John Clark an agrticulture teacher from Milbrook Sustainable Agriculture Academy. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Dr. Jason Davis Assistant Dean UMO Interview
Jan 2300:24:33Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from Marketplace at the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show and interview Dr. Jason Davis, Assistant Dean School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at the University of Mount Olive. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Tim Johnson Landscaping Interview
Jan 2200:36:22Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from Marketplace at the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show and interview Tim Johnson, Sr. and Tim Johnson, Jr. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →John Gossett 3rd Generation Nurseryman Interview
Jan 2200:18:55Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from Marketplace at the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show and interview John Gossett with Gossett's Nursery. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
Transcribe →Dr. Lee Ivy NCSU Ag Institute Interview
Jan 2201:00:55Tap to summarizeEric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from the Koury Convention Center for the third day of the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show and interview Dr. Lee Ivy with NC State University's Agriculture Institute. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com
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