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Aug 27th, 2025

2025 Research Field Day at the GTI

The Field Day is always about more than just science—it’s about building and strengthening the community that supports turfgrass research and practice in Canada.

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To grow or not to grow? Fact-checking the 'No Mow May' movement

The idea of not cutting your lawn until June, also known as "No Mow May,” is gaining momentum. It's meant to help flowers and weeds grow to help bees pollinate. But does it make sense? Mike Drolet, Global News, gets the answer from the experts at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.

Diploma in Turfgrass Management

The Diploma in Turfgrass Management (DTM) is a 20-month long program offered at the University of Guelph which provides students with hands-on learning opportunities and real world experience. This video answers many of the frequently asked questions about the DTM program.

From Golf Courses to Home Lawns: How Scientific Research Grows Better Grass

Good grass doesn't happen by accident. The Guelph Turfgrass Institute applies rigorous scientific methods to discover best practices and create innovative tools for keeping lawns as healthy as possible. Landscape Ontario and the GTI teamed up to explore how research done for golf courses and sports fields trickles down to public spaces, home lawns and garden

Katerina Jordan- Associate Professor, University of Guelph

The eco benefits of turfgrass

Turfgrass and lawns sometimes get a bad reputation, but did you know a well-maintained stand of turf has a plethora of environmental benefits? Learn how turfgrass helps combat climate change from University of Guelph associate professor Katerina Jordan.