It's been a hot, tired season — but September is a fresh start. Here's what our team is doing to make the next three months count.

What to plant, prune, and watch for in your Middle Tennessee garden in early September — this year's to-do list, Dolly-style.

Only have two hours this weekend? Here's exactly what to do first for a thriving fall garden in Middle Tennessee — no wasted time.

Fall gardening in Middle Tennessee is one of the best seasons in the kitchen garden — and after six years working with clients across Nashville, we' love that their question is no longer whether to plant a fall garden, but what to plant and how to make it work for their lives right now. From quick salad greens you can direct sow this week to showstopping Graffiti cauliflower and Romanesco, we've organized our full fall planting list by effort level so you can find your fit and get growing.

What to do to put your garden to bed for the winter.

Breaking down the definition of frost tolerance and discussing which plants will and won't survive when temps go below freezing.

Warm fall days can trick cool-season crops like lettuce and spinach into bolting — shooting up flowers instead of giving you tender leaves. The fix? Choose bolt-resistant varieties, give them afternoon shade, keep the soil consistently moist, and harvest often. A little attention now will stretch your salad season into late fall.

Should you clear out all your summer crops to make way for the fall garden? Not necessarily. In Middle Tennessee, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants often keep producing well into September. By interplanting thoughtfully, you’ll enjoy summer harvests right alongside fall greens and root veggies — creating a smooth, abundant transition from one season to the next.

The why and when on removing fall leaves from your veggie beds.

Some reasons your fall garden may be slow to grow, and solutions to keep it thriving.