Eric & Jennifer Jones

Keeping up with the Joneses

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Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones bring you "Keeping Up with The Joneses" LIVE weekday mornings from 8am to 9am EST only on Turfs Up Radio - your industry, your station. We've got you covered in the Green Industry with live interviews from industry leaders and coverage at all the tradeshows and events. We will share tips and tricks of the trade as well as education to improve your knowledge base and business expertise. Eric is a professor of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Jennifer is a Horticulturist and Business Consultant. Together, they own Elite Land...

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The Most Profitable Services Landscapers Are Missing Right Now 09.03.2026 54:22

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss what services landscapers are missing out on right now. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com

Landscapers Spring Rush 05.03.2026 59:45

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss the spring rush that all landscapers face. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com

Employee Handbook for Landscapers Part 2 27.02.2026 59:34

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are discussing why employee handbooks are so important no matter the size of your company. They protect you as an employer and your employees. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https:...

Employee Handbook for Landscapers 26.02.2026 59:42

Using Independent Contractors for Landscape Jobs 26.02.2026 1:00:03

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are discussing independent contractors as a source for the employee shortage. Why not hire other landscapers who have a speciality to work for you when needed. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCN...

Hiring Seasonal Landscape Workers 24.02.2026 57:58

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss how to hire seasonal help during the busy months of landscaping. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com

I Like Turf's Up Radio Direction 24.02.2026 49:51

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back Asheville, NC where they taught a ten hour seminar on Saturday for Irrigation & Landscape Contractors. Topics this morning included Turf's Up Radio's future direction and why licensing of the green industry is so important. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.e...

Why Landscapers Loose Their Hair 17.02.2026 53:02

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio discussing why landscapers loose their hair. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com

We Didn't Make the Farm Show 16.02.2026 1:00:02

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio after getting half way to the Farm Show and having to turn around to head back home. Our HVAC system caught on fire so we rushed back home after we got the call in Charleston, WV. We also discussed relationships need a little conflict to grow stronger as well as how to deal with the Spotted Lanternfly! TURF TEAC...

Live from the Farm Show with Lee Withers 12.02.2026 58:57

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones talks with Lee Withers from Thunder Creek Equipment from the Farm Show. The show runs from February 11-14, 2026 at the same location the Equip Expo is held. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GRE...

National Farm Machinery Show 11.02.2026 1:00:00

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio and are trying to decide if they are going to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. The show runs from February 11-14, 2026 at the same location the Equip Expo is held. It will be a quick trip but worth it! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://l...

Ice, Snow, Salt & Hustle 04.02.2026 1:00:01

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio to discuss snow plowing operations. Topics were pricing by the hour, by the event, by the inch and by the season as well as having the correct insurance in place. We also discussed retainers, mobilization fees and dry runs before the snow event. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFET...

Tom Skeen with GreenStalk Garden 02.02.2026 59:39

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: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S U...

Excited for the TCNC Turfgrass & Technology Conference 27.01.2026 59:33

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio today but headed to Cary, NC for the TCNC Turfgrass & Technology Conference at John Deere on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE...

Green & Growin' 26 Recap 26.01.2026 1:00:04

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are back in the studio after a fun week in Greensboro for the Green & Growin' show! Topics on today's show included snowmegeddon, personal hygiene scares and our favorite times at the Green & Growin'! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADI...

Day 2 Green & Growin' Show 20.01.2026 59:24

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from the Koury Convention Center for the second day of the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN...

Green & Growin' Opening Morning 19.01.2026 59:20

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from the Koury Convention Center for the NCNLA's Green & Growin' Show. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.g...

Our 100th Live Episode on Turf's Up Radio 16.01.2026 1:00:10

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast their 100th live episode on Turf's Up Radio! We will be giving away a crisp 100 dollar bill today! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWI...

Faith and Family Businesses 15.01.2026 1:00:08

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss faith and how working in a family business can be tough. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com

James Gorzynski Speaker at Green & Growin' 14.01.2026 51:11

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones interview James Gorzynski with New Leaf Business Brokerage and Certified Exit Planners. James will be speaking at the Green and Growin' on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 8:30 - 9:20 am in Guilford D. The topic is Exiting 101, Setting Yourself up for a Successful Transition. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher TH...

Rayne Gibson Keynote Speaker Green & Growin' 13.01.2026 1:01:23

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones interview Rayne Gibson with Taproots Horticulture Consulting. Rayne is the keynote speaker at Green & Growin' on Wednesday, January 21st at 12:00 P.M. We also discussed what is your EDC or everyday carry for tradeshows! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette...

Turf's Up Radio Partnership with Green & Growin' 12.01.2026 59:57

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss what Turf's Up Radio will be doing at Green & Growin' and where the Green Industry Couple will be the next few weeks! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla....

The NCNLA Staff Talk Green & Growin' 09.01.2026 1:00:34

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones interview Cyndi Lauderdale, Directer of Education, and Kathryn Stansbury, Director of Business Development, of the NC Nursery & Landscape Assocation. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WE...

Planning for Trade Shows 08.01.2026 57:59

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about MANTS and Green and Growin' and how to plan for such events. Eric also did Traffic on the Turf and Landscape Tip of the Day! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www....

What's Going On at Green and Growin'? 07.01.2026 56:28

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about the events and meetings going on at the Green and Grownin' 26! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/turfsupradio NCNLA WEBSITE https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.co...