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 Turfette Talks Sleep and Green & Growin' 06.01.2026 1:00:03

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about sleep and how a lack of it can hurt your business. The Turfette also talks about the education events and speakers at the Green & Growin' 26 in Greensboro, NC. 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/...

Scott Arnold Talks Green & Growin' 2026 05.01.2026 1:00:33

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones welcomes guest Scott Arnold, Landscape Architect, to discuss what he loves about the Green & Growin' Show in Greensboro, NC put on by the NCNLA. The Turfette also tells little secret about the Turf Teacher! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RA...

Last Minute Tax Deduction Purchases 2025 31.12.2025 1:00:04

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss purchasing equipment at the end of the year. 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

Weathering Winter and Preparing for Growth 30.12.2025 1:00:04

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss what will make the green industry successful in 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 https://www.ncnla.com GREEN & GROWIN' 26 https://www.greenandgrowin.com

Faith, Work & the Green Industry 29.12.2025 1:00:00

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones talked about Faith, Work and the Green Industry. Topics included what to do during the off season, planning for 2026 and how God should be first in your life! 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 G...

Katie Bennett NCNLA Executive VP 26.12.2025 1:00:51

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones interview Katie Bennett the Executive Vice President of the NC Nursery and Landscape Association. Topics included the Green and Growin' 26 and how the association can help landscapers and nursery owners. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette TURF'S UP RADION SO...

Turf Nerds Hanging with The Joneses 23.12.2025 1:00:09

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones have the Turf Nerds on the show this morning! Evan Lindman and Greg Durbin talk green industry and how they started their podcast. 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

Winter Is Not the Off-Season for Landscapers 17.12.2025 59:51

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about preparing for 2026 this winter. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Are You Being Influenced or Are You Influencing? 16.12.2025 59:42

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk Green and Growin' 2026, NC Irrigation Contractor Renewal, Christmas Lighting and where Turf's Up Radio is going to be in 2026. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Winter Weather is Here! 15.12.2025 59:58

The Turfette is Back Talking Insurance 10.12.2025 59:57

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about worker's compensation, general liability and inland marine with Jennifer's return from her surgery! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

We Miss The Turfette! 09.12.2025 59:12

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones talks about certifications and licenses you need for the green industry and what we are planning for 2026. The Turfette will be back soon but we miss her dearly! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Hamilton Garvey CIA President Interview 01.12.2025 57:26

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Hamiltion Garvery the new Carolinas Irrigation Association President. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

Blended Family and Running a Business 01.12.2025 59:48

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about being a blended family and running thier landscape contracting, consulting and Christmas businesses together. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Green and Growin' Is Here! 17.11.2025 59:57

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about the partnership wth the NCNLA and the Green and Growin' Show 26 and the keynote speakers. They also discuss the operation of a Christas lighting business. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Dormancy Isn't Death, It's Design 12.11.2025 59:55

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss the science of dormancy and what plants are really doing in winter. Other topics includeded Traffic on the Turf and Plant of the Day! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Veteran's Day Celebration 11.11.2025 58:55

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones talk about serving our great nation and play some good Veteran's Day music! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Deeply Rooted Relationships 10.11.2025 59:44

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss faith and how deeply rooted relationships create a healthy foundation to thrive in your marriage. Other topics includeded Traffic on the Turf and Plant of the Day! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Do You Know Your Plants? 07.11.2025 59:57

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones host the first ever plant quiz on Turf's Up Radio and have the Plant of the Day and Traffic on the Turf. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Seasonal Hiring 04.11.2025 1:00:09

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss fall leaf change with the Autumn Blaze Maple and how we can hire for seasonal work. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

What's In Your Playbook? 03.11.2025 1:00:08

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones start off November asking what's in your playbook for fall landscape services. This orginiated from the sermon at Friend's Babtist Church on Sunday. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Happy Halloween from The Joneses 31.10.2025 18:57

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones play some classic Halloween songs! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Are You Using Independent Contractors? 30.10.2025 59:48

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones discuss using indepen dent contractors for speciality jobs and ease the labor crisis. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

How Many Hats Do You Wear? 29.10.2025 1:00:02

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones recap the Equip Expo and discuss the different hats that small business owners wear. TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette

Gotta Go Gotta Go Gotta Expo!!! 21.10.2025 1:00:07

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones broadcast live from Louisville on this Tuesday morning before the Equip Expo from their downtown apartment studio! Topics included building relationships at the Expo plus how consistency is key to any success! TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/turfteacher THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theturfette