LCC Grounds Maintenance: November 2011

Longwood Cricket Club Grounds

LCC Grounds blog began in 2008. Entries have educated membership and the public on the crew, agronomic techniques, horticulture and clay court maintenance.

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Final Days of 2011 Grounds Work

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Lunch

John G. made a delicious lunch for the staff.

Rolled pork roast with cranberry stuffing
Grilled spicy parsnips
Grilled carrots with honey glaze
Roasted new potatoes
Baked apples with cinnamon

Thanks John for a wonderful meal!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

November 9, 2011 Pics

London Plane, Jeff and Vic, Japanese Maple, Sugar Maple

Monday, November 7, 2011

Deep Tine

Final aeration of the season. The deep tine aerator goes beyond the usual depth of 3-4 inches of a typical greens aerator. In the video, Jeff has the depth set at 8 inches. Having our own machine affords lots of flexibility, allowing us to take advantage of wonderful days like today - 60 and dry. It may sound counter intuitive, but the aeration and decompaction of the soil now will lead to healthier, firmer grass courts next season. MB