In this episode, I’m giving you a peek behind the scenes. Listen in as I check-in with my enrolled students to discuss what I’m working on in my own garden right now and what they should focus on as we transition into fall. We’ll talk about: Which tired perennials can still be cut back How to encourage a possible fall rebloom from purple coneflower When it’s time to pull out old zinnias How to collect and scatter zinnia seeds for a fresh round of fall flowers What I’m doing to keep my Halloween pumpkins growing Why bush and semi-bush pumpkins perform better in my garden How much to water annuals, vegetables and newer plantings Why drip irrigation needs to run for hours, not minutes Why you should continue fertilizing, even while it’s hot The fall vegetables you need to start now before you miss the window Our gardens may not look their best right now, but cooler temperatures and fall rain are coming. A little attention now can make a big difference in how quickly your plants recover. Enrolled students This episode was originally recorded as a Timely Tips video for enrolled students. Log in to your Class Library to watch the video version and see the photos from my garden. Enrolled students can also leave questions and photos for me through Ask Callie. Log in to The Dallas Garden School Not enrolled? Learn more about enrollment and get access to live classes, the complete on-demand class library, seasonal guidance and personalized help from Callie. Resources mentioned Johnny’s Pumpkin Varieties and Comparison Charts Should You Cut Back Heat-Damaged Plants in September? Get the Free Fall Garden Plan   More from The Dallas Garden School Join the Email Newsletter Follow The Dallas Garden School on Instagram Visit The Dallas Garden School If this episode was helpful, please subscribe and leave a review. Reviews help more North Texas gardeners find the podcast.