The Introduction to Turfgrass Science course in the Bowls Central Academy has a new unit called Turfgrass Physiology an introduction

The unit covers the main physiological processes used by grass plants to grow and thrive and explains how these interacts. Explore this fascinating subject now and get a better understanding of what you can do to maximise turf health and green performance.

The lesson finished with a tricky little quiz to test your understanding of Turfgrass Physiology

The Unit is available now in the Academy.

Members will find it under the Course link in the My Account area.

The Introduction to Turfgrass Science course in the Bowls Central Academy has a new unit called C3 and C4 Photosynthesis: A Brief Primer

The unit covers the basic principles of Photosynthesis and then digs a bit deeper into the differences between Cool Season and Warm Season Photosynthesis to explore the fascinating sugar production process going every day in our turf.

The Unit is available now in the Academy.

Members will find it under the Course link in the My Account area.

The Introduction to Turfgrass Science course in the Bowls Central Academy has been updated to include a new Unit on Grass Seed Production, including a closer look at how new gras seed cultivars are developed. The unit goes in depth to look at the seed and development and production process and includes: Breeding, Testing, Preparation for Commercial Availability, Control of Quality, Labelling and Record Keeping, Shelf Life of Seed, Reliable Replication of Specific Cultivars.

The Unit is available now in the Academy.

Members will find it under the Course link in the My Account area.

Bowls Central Academy Membership offers a series of new benefits to members, most importantly a growing range of online educational courses in Greenkeeping and related subjects.

Current Courses Include:

Academy Membership Benefits

Of course I’ve given a great deal of the focus of Academy Membership over to education and the online study courses, but there is a list of other benefits for members.

The available courses, levels of study and other member benefits will be added to on a regular basis.

• Online educational courses in Greenkeeping and related subjects
• Free Soil Analysis for your green including a full report and recommended greenkeeping programme specifically tailored to your green
• Free Delivery on Website Orders
• All Bowls Central eBooks free to members
• Permanent Greenkeeping Materials Discounts on all greenkeeping materials. Currently 5% off Equipment, tools and rootzone improvement materials and a huge 10% off everything else in the Bowls Central Shop
• Full access to a growing library of over 300 greenkeeping articles
• Further benefits and member only offers will be added on a regular basis