Gardeners World

Whilst not an expert in matters horticultural(ask the wife ) thought you would appreciate a non technical update. The pitch on Saturday was playable with the exception of 3 areas that will be returfed this week. The weather forecast for this week is encouraging and all the relevant work should be completed by the end of the week with a view to a big Wetherby Road relaunch at the home fixture planned for 16th February against Worcester.
Everyone is frustrated - there is light at the end of the tunnel Keep the faith (ps.the Worcester fixture will see the ground launch of the Harrogate Town Supporters Club - details to follow )

Thanks for this Ged, lets get re-turfing!

Thanks Ged,

I've got to say, I was a little perplexed last Wednesday, I think it was, listening to the Radio York reporter squelching over the pitch being shown the areas which needed to have turf on them before Saturday's game. Does it really only take 2 days for the turf to bind, or whatever it does?

The reporter also asked about the covers, and was told that the pitch was too wet to stand people walking across it putting the covers on.

Bearing in mind that the pitch wouldn't take the covers being put on, what chance was there of 22 blokes running around on it a day or so later?

Would it follow that if the covers can't be used on a Thursday, then the pitch won't take a match on the Saturday?

Apologies if I've misunderstood, and it's not a critiscism of anyone...in fact the club representative, Gary was it?, came across very well.

Good to see a lot of work going on to the ground this week (although it was a bit concerning to see the workmen prodding the ground tentatively and looking very worried )

Call me mad, but with heavy snow forecast Sunday, maybe, just possibly, consider putting the covers on this time ??? I know, crazy idea............. Otherwise its going to be 3 or 4 games a week come April time, probably played on the Stray...

Might see if I can catch a peak of the ground over the weekend. Will do my best to get a pic

I had a good look at it before the supporters meeting. Its looking very good.

nobby99 wrote:Good to see a lot of work going on to the ground this week (although it was a bit concerning to see the workmen prodding the ground tentatively and looking very worried )

Call me mad, but with heavy snow forecast Sunday, maybe, just possibly, consider putting the covers on this time ??? I know, crazy idea............. Otherwise its going to be 3 or 4 games a week come April time, probably played on the Stray...

Nobby, before the inevitable happens just to make everyone aware that the question of puting the covers on has been raised by everyone, and I mean everyone, on the management team but we have to be guided by the experts (and the guys doing the work at the moment know what they are doing!) and they have suggested not to cover the pitch for a variety of reasons that I wont bore you with Prayer may be our only hope - did I see a crocus on the Stray yesterday

How's the new turf bedding in??