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' (https://greenandgrowin.com/)
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.
“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:
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THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA
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TURF'S UP RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA
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NCNLA WEBSITE
https://www.ncnla.com (https://www.ncnla.com/)
GREEN & GROWIN' 26
https://www.greenandgrowin.com (https://www.greenandgrowin.com/)
7 Feb 2026
Rayne Gibson Keynote Speaker Green & Growin' 26
Eric "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/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFd0Y01aYW45eDd0bnhIQUFENnJzc2ZIQ2pMUXxBQ3Jtc0ttMnNPYV82RjJwNmRUcW1PN2g1bXNxLXZDczRYX0RWR040UFZtdEtUUnY5RUtGVjM3RFdPcTV5ZWRWY3ZfZEYxTEJNaGJhTmRSWFQyS0htNjlxUTRYSHplOVZ1Sk9QeGdsVDlRWlpyU3M0bHUzWVIzcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fturfteacher.com%2Fseminarschedule%2F&v=XuCNbNwO6LM)
Online Landscape: https://www.turfteacher.org/landscape/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhuTGoySTZxeU5Pek9EVjN4SUc0TDJ1NW5nQXxBQ3Jtc0trODhubHAyYUhkZDhvTVRzZDdwWHZWdlFSd1UzQldhX3dsX2lrRW9UOTVrOFlaUHU5ci1KOXlKUVFZQzRqUldJYzd4VEdqS2prYXVMbnVUMTUzdzRHbmNJb3hvbDNRb25QN010aXNtYWgwazVQMWJVbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfteacher.org%2Flandscape%2F&v=XuCNbNwO6LM)
Online Irrigation: https://www.turfteacher.org/irrigation/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZFVFhtRGZvMTZ4VDlEY0s4MVRfZFNDTHpMd3xBQ3Jtc0trd1RJTGx4bjY2UnhqR0ZVYmV6cmRKWEpIal9vRVllSERxcWlHMHRmT1hIVWtjbVVKSFNwYjc1YkZrX045M2t5ajB6cUdZWVdXRHRSSFluVVdBLTd2QXJldGpRS01seUxySzNYZXlqNk9WYnlvZzFCYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfteacher.org%2Firrigation%2F&v=XuCNbNwO6LM)
Landscape Webinars: https://turfteacher.com/landscapewebi.. (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWdJRlVfMjhuc3pfcWFvTlUxRExBQUYyUldLUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYzRySmlhRndkZk4tMWZDRFJuY0l2YWlxMjRuSnJlSnVMVHdtMlhWLTAzRTNpVXd3b3Y1cUc3eVhkWWNZaEliWjVDRm1KemdhdFhfWEpZemxrb05wVEU0MjFZY0stUURubTFJSnhmbjBvTFN3ZTRibw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fturfteacher.com%2Flandscapewebi..&v=XuCNbNwO6LM)
Irrigation Webinars: https://turfteacher.com/irrigationweb.. (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmM3SU9VbUNjU0VCUmlPYnVvLVAyMkVGelR4QXxBQ3Jtc0trWW1ycnlha1duZk84WEFMSHlibDB0U3VyVmFpVzVPQmNMT0pXV1pCTTlaQUl0WVZSN2RkMmw5Wmp0MGVUZjVXLV8zY0JQQWhKbkFwYmowbDRsaWVhdGJ2TzY2a19BMXZJeTJPaWpGSGlYZHhBLTdWMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fturfteacher.com%2Firrigationweb..&v=XuCNbNwO6LM).
Pesticide Webinars: https://turfteacher.com/pesticidewebi.. (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFURDBKX0ZLVGtXMXBoOGRGRVRjNkQxd3RVd3xBQ3Jtc0ttY0Y0SWRtN1h2V3ExdlFKUFJ3dGlsem1EWU8tYk03T3VUMVU0RmFJNDVGOUhWQzMwbWlxTDRPVEhLRWpqLUFUb2dHZm1MOWZURUJkdzdiYXVVbl9QOFZWT2h0c1lhV0lCMEpEaUt6Wk8tQUZ2eEtHZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fturfteacher.com%2Fpesticidewebi..&v=XuCNbNwO6LM).
ELITE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC.:
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TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:
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THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA
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NC NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION
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GREEN & GROWIN'
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2 Feb 2026
Tom Skeen with GreenStalk Garden
Eric "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:
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THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA
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TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA
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NCNLA WEBSITE
https://www.ncnla.com (https://www.ncnla.com/)
GREEN & GROWIN' 26
https://www.greenandgrowin.com (https://www.greenandgrowin.com/)
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