--- title: What Goes on at the Turf Farm? description: Ever wondered why your turf and lawn care suppliers are so incredibly knowledgable? Take a look at what an education day looks like on the Green Life Turf farm! image: https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green_Life_Turf_Team_Jason_Hodges_LSA_Michael_Muscat_Patrick_Muscat_Josh_Muscat_Alexandria_Muscat.jpeg --- [Member Login](http://registermycard.com.au/greenlifeturf/index.php) [items ![Shopping Cart](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/GreenLifeTurf_April201-Images6/icon-cart.png)](http://shop.greenlifeturf.com.au/cart) [![Facebook](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/GreenLifeTurf_April201-Images6/icon-facebook.png "Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Life-Turf/201418159915854)[![LinkedIn](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/GreenLifeTurf_April201-Images6/icon-linkedin.png "LinkedIn")](http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=352149676&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic)[![Twitter](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/GreenLifeTurf_April201-Images6/icon-twitter.png "Twitter")](https://twitter.com/thegrassguru)[![YouTube](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/GreenLifeTurf_April201-Images6/icon-youtube.png "YouTube")](https://www.youtube.com/user/thegrassguru/videos) [![Green Life Turf | Turf Grass Supply & Installation](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Corporate_Identity/GLT%20Logo%20with%20Contact%20Free%20Logo-min.png?width=550&name=GLT%20Logo%20with%20Contact%20Free%20Logo-min.png)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/) Call Today [1300 747 925](tel:1300747925) # Green Life Turf | Residential Lawns Blog # What Goes on at the Turf Farm? Posted by [Patrick Muscat](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/author/patrick-muscat) on 17 May 2017 ![Patrick Muscat](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hubfs/Corporate_Identity/Patrick_Muscat_Avatar.png) Find me on: [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/Green-Life-Turf-201418159915854/?fref=ts) [LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/in/patrick-muscat-green-life-turf-3a4b2699) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/thegrassguru) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Green Life Turf Team with Jason Hodges, LSA members, Michael Muscat, Patrick Muscat, Josh Muscat, Alexandria Muscat.jpeg](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green_Life_Turf_Team_Jason_Hodges_LSA_Michael_Muscat_Patrick_Muscat_Josh_Muscat_Alexandria_Muscat.jpeg?width=717&name=Green_Life_Turf_Team_Jason_Hodges_LSA_Michael_Muscat_Patrick_Muscat_Josh_Muscat_Alexandria_Muscat.jpeg "Green Life Turf Team with Jason Hodges, LSA members, Michael Muscat, Patrick Muscat, Josh Muscat, Alexandria Muscat.jpeg") ***Ever wondered what goes on at the turf farm?*** Many people buy their lawn and lawn care products from retailers like Flower Power or Bunnings. Have you ever wondered where they source their stock, and how it is they become so crazy knowledgeable about all things lawn and turf (among many other things!)? Today I’m excited to bring you a snapshot of one of our on-site education days with one of our much-loved customers, Flower Power! It all began with a little bit of tea… ![Some of the Flower Power Team at the Green Life Turf Flower Power Education Day](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Flower_Power_Team.jpeg?width=421&name=Flower_Power_Team.jpeg "Some of the Flower Power Team at the Green Life Turf Flower Power Education Day")***Safety and coffee come first for some of the Flower Power crew...***   After a little information about our business and our farm, [Jason Hodges](https://www.instagram.com/jasonhodgesbhg), business owner and landscaper [Greenart Gardens](http://www.greenartgardens.com.au/) and celebrity landscaper on [Better Homes and Gardens](https://www.bhg.com.au), entertains us with stories of landscaping and his journey to celebritydom, his love of turf and why [Sir Walter DNA Certified turf](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/turf-varieties/sir-walter-buffalo/) is his lawn of choice - naturally! ![Jason Hodges Presenting at the Green Life Turf Flower Power Education Day](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Flower_Power_Day_Jason_Hodges_Presentation.png?width=421&name=Flower_Power_Day_Jason_Hodges_Presentation.png "Jason Hodges Presenting at the Green Life Turf Flower Power Education Day") ***Informative and entertaining!***   [Lawn Solutions Australia (LSA)](http://www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/) also provided the troop with insights on their lawn care products so the team are better equipped to help their customers make the right choices for their lawns and gardens. [![Some of the lawn care products available through the Green Life Turf online shop! ](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/unspecified%20(2).jpeg?width=421&name=unspecified%20(2).jpeg "Some of the lawn care products available through the Green Life Turf online shop! ")](https://shop.greenlifeturf.com.au/collections/frontpage)***Conveniently available now through our online store: [shop.greenlifeturf.com.au](https://shop.greenlifeturf.com.au/collections/frontpage)!***   It was time to head out onto the farm and today Josh Muscat along with Michael Muscat and Jason Hodges gave an amazing soil preparation and turf laying demonstration. ![Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf - Soil Prep and Lawn Laying Demonstration](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20Soil%20Prep%20and%20Lawn%20Laying%20Series.png?width=717&name=GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20Soil%20Prep%20and%20Lawn%20Laying%20Series.png "Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf - Soil Prep and Lawn Laying Demonstration")   The lawn laying demonstration was followed by an educational trip out into the fields to learn more about turf farming and harvesting... ![Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf - out on the turf fields!](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20on%20the%20field%20series.png?width=717&name=GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20on%20the%20field%20series.png "Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf - out on the turf fields!")   A busy day on the farm always call for a feast, and we couldn’t think of a better way to thank our guests than putting out an awesome BBQ spread to feed their hungry tums! ![Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf Lunch](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20Lunch%20series.png?width=421&name=GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20Lunch%20series.png "Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf Lunch")***Turf farming makes for hungry tummies!***   What an awesome day! Our team had a great time and we hope our colleagues out at [Lawn Solutions Australia](ttp://www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/) and our wonderful guests from [Flower Power](http://www.flowerpower.com.au) stores around NSW enjoyed their day with us and learnt a few tricks of our trade!  ![Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf - Dannii Hodges, Jason Hodges Dog](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20Dannii%20Hodges%20Jason%20Hodges%20Dog.png?width=421&name=GLT%20Flower%20Power%20Day%20Dannii%20Hodges%20Jason%20Hodges%20Dog.png "Flower Power Education Day at Green Life Turf - Dannii Hodges, Jason Hodges Dog")***We think Dannii did!*** With thanks, the Green Life Turf team, ![Green Life Turf team](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/temp%20glt.png?width=717&name=temp%20glt.png "Green Life Turf team")       [![Shop Now | Green Life Turf Online Shop | Turf and Lawn Supplies](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2190699/57e7d554-1621-482a-b2f6-a075f785832c.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2190699/57e7d554-1621-482a-b2f6-a075f785832c)   Topics: [Turf, Lawn & Grass](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/turf-lawn-grass), [Lawn Care](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/lawn-care), [Landscaping](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/landscaping) ### Lawn & Turf Tips Treasures & Trends Keeping lawns healthy and landscapes beautiful all year round. - All your lawn news, tips, treasures & trends - in one place! - Find the latest gossip straight off the Green Life Turf farm! - Or subscribe below and never miss your Grass Guru fix! ### Subscribe to our updates! ### Recent posts ### Posts by topic - [Turf, Lawn & Grass (44)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/turf-lawn-grass) - [Lawn Care (31)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/lawn-care) - [Landscaping (16)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/landscaping) - [Beautification (15)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/beautification) - [Water Restrictions & Lawn (4)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/water-restrictions-lawn) - [Lawn Grubs (1)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/lawn-grubs) - [Sydney Water (1)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/sydney-water) - [TifTuf Bermuda (1)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/tiftuf-bermuda) - [Weeds (1)](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/topic/weeds) [see all](https://www.greenlifeturf.com.au/blog/what-goes-on-at-the-turf-farm#) The Specialists in Instant Quality Lawns! 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