Fall & Winter Gardening Tips with Local Master Gardener + First Seasonal Farmers Market Opens Friday!

Nov 06, 2025 at 11:57 pm by WGNS News



WGNS' Scott Walker is joined by Master Gardener Sue Alexander for the Rutherford County Extension Service for a conversation on fall and winter gardening, the best techniques for starting seeds now for a strong spring garden, and why colder months are the perfect time to plan, prep, and plant. They also talk about registration now open for the next Master Gardener training class and what new gardeners can expect from the program. Plus — details on the first Fall–Winter Farmers Market, opening Friday (11/07/2025) morning at 8:00 AM, with fresh produce, local goods, and cold-season crops available right here in Rutherford County.

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