SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - After baking summer heat, we’re now enjoying more fall-like temps.

Mandi Turner, the retail manager of Carson’s Nurseries, took notice as more people came in for fall plants.

“Over the last couple of days, we’ve seen a more increase in sales,” Turner said. “It’s because the temperatures aren’t as blazing hot out here and people actually want to get outside and kind of enjoy the cool weather.”

Customers are looking for mums and other fall flowers and trees to plant for the upcoming fall season. Additionally, Kelly McGowan with the MU Extension in Greene County notes that certain vegetables can now be planted.

“Things like broccoli, cauliflower, some of our greens, some of the different types of lettuces do really well in cooler temperatures,” McGowan said. “Plus

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