11 | Sturggling with your homestead garden? Master Gardener Interveiw with Clyde Majerus at the Homesteaders of Iowa Expo

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What if your garden could feed your family, slash your grocery bill, and make weed control easier—all at the same time?
In this episode, I sit down with Clyde Majerus, a Master Gardener from the Missouri Ozarks, at the Homesteaders of Iowa Expo. Clyde shares the time-tested gardening wisdom that allowed his family to feed multiple generations. We talk about the real financial benefits of homegrown food, why expanding your diet can transform the way you garden, and how strategic mulching and soil care can set you up for success. From choosing the right manure to tackling invasive weeds, Clyde’s insights will help you grow more food with less effort.

Main Topics Covered:
🌱 How a backyard garden can feed a family and save thousands of dollars
🌱 The best mulch alternatives beyond wood chips, including cottonseed hulls and straw
🌱 How different manures impact soil health—and why cow manure might be fueling your weeds
🌱 The surprising benefits of solarizing your soil to eliminate invasive grass
🌱 Why talking to experienced gardeners can save you years of trial and error
🌱 The importance of trying new vegetables—like Hilton cabbage and arugula—to maximize your harvest
🌱 How Clyde’s Garden Planner makes it easy to track planting dates and frost schedules

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Connect with Me:
Got a gardening question or tip? Send me an email at connect@Simplylivinghomestead.com—I’d love to hear from you!
Want to plan your garden with confidence? Check out Clyde’s Garden Planner, a simple tool that helps you track planting dates based on your local frost schedule. https://www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com/

 

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