PODCAST (above) - In this WGNS Action Line broadcast, host Scott Walker speaks with Rutherford County Master Gardeners Catherine Bond and Lynn Sallis about navigating fall gardening in Middle Tennessee. The discussion covers strategies for a prolonged hot and dry season, including late-season watering and the ideal timing for sowing cool-weather crops like radishes, kale, peas, carrots, and winter wheat. The master gardeners provide actionable advice on dividing overgrown perennials, conducting soil tests before adding new shrubs, mulching fallen leaves instead of bagging them, and applying pre-emergent weed control. Additionally, they address local challenges such as capturing rainwater with barrels, managing wildlife, and utilizing local resources like the Rutherford County Farmers Market and MTSU seed library. Visit the Rutherford County / UT - TSU Agriculture Extension Agency on John R. Rice Blvd. HERE or stop by for their Tuesday and Friday Farmer's Market! Listen to the podcast by clicking PLAY, above this description.