Fred Wiche joined WHAS radio and television in 1958 as a political reporter and news anchor and remained in those roles until 1979, when he was named Farm and Garden Director. He became one of the area's most popular radio and television personalities by broadcasting agricultural and horticultural news and information throughout the area. As "the weekend gardener," he continued educating the community through regular radio and television broadcasts, syndicated articles, lectures, garden tours, books, "The Fred Wiche Lawn and Garden Expo," and his unwavering accessibility to the public. Wiche and his family have lived in Simpsonville since 1979.