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Author: Aaron von Frank

Aaron is an avid forager who works closely with Topsoil Restaurant (and Michelin-recommended, James Beard-nominated Chef Adam Cooke) to bring wild-foraged plants and fungi to local plates. Aaron is a certified wild mushroom forager licensed via Mushroom Mountain. He also has nearly two decades of hands-on and teaching experience doing no-till organic gardening and market gardening. Additionally, he is the creator of the Impractical Guide book series, and author of the Impractical Guide to Raising Ducks: How to joyously produce the world's most expensive eggs from the world's most adorable animals, available in paperback and ebook on Amazon. In addition to their work on TyrantFarms.com, Aaron and his wife, Susan (aka "The Tyrant"), are co-founders of GrowJourney.com, which provides free educational resources for home gardeners and market gardeners interested in no-till organic food production. Aaron is a graduate of Furman University, and served on the board of the Diversified Agriculture Committee for the South Carolina Farm Bureau for five years. He's also a proud papa to an amazing wild child.
beginner's guide to raising ducks from tyrant farms

Beginner’s guide to raising ducks: 17 things you should know

Use our beginner’s guide to raising ducks to learn the basics of duck keeping and find out how to take excellent care of your ducks.

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recipe: pickled daylily flower buds

Pickled daylily flower buds

Pickled daylily flower buds are a simple and delicious way to enjoy edible daylilies! Have them in your fridge in less than 10 minutes!

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mimosa flower ice cream

Mimosa flower ice cream (Albizia julibrissin)

Find out how to turn flowers from invasive mimosa trees, aka Persian silk trees (Albizia julibrissin), into delicious ice cream!

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serviceberry crumble dessert recipe / saskatoon, amelanchier, juneberry dessert

Serviceberry pecan maple crumble

Serviceberry pecan maple crumble: a simple and delicious dessert featuring the uniquely delicious flavor of serviceberries, aka juneberries.

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Morel mushroom orzo recipe

Recipe: Morel mushroom orzo

Morel mushroom orzo is a simple and delicious dish that showcases the wonderful flavor of seasonal morel mushrooms! 

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9 ways to get rid of lawn weeds without chemicals 

Looking for natural ways to maintain an attractive, weed-free lawn without using harmful chemicals? Use these 9 methods to get growing better!

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garden plants that can be used to repel mosquitoes

What plants repel mosquitoes? 13 best plants to help!

What plants repel mosquitoes? Plants won’t keep mosquitoes out of your yard, but they can keep you from getting bitten. Find out which plants work and how!

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interview about duck nutrition and healthcare with dr. scott echols

Duck nutrition & healthcare: FIRST video interview with Dr. Scott Echols

Part 1: Watch our first video interview with Dr. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice). In this video you’ll learn tons of helpful information about nutrition and healthcare best practices for backyard and pet ducks!

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Recipe: Rose flower vinegar - how to make a living probiotic vinegar from edible flowers

Recipe: Rose flower vinegar – a homemade living probiotic

Discover how to make rose flower vinegar: a living probiotic vinegar made from rose flowers with a flavor reminiscent of champagne vinegar!

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Benefits of a backyard pond - pros and cons of backyard pond

14 benefits of adding a backyard pond

What are the benefits of a backyard pond? Pros and cons? We’ve had a small backyard pond for over a decade — here’s what we’ve discovered!

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Guide: How to grow Meyer lemons in pots or containers.

How to grow Meyer lemons in pots – anywhere!

Come find out how to grow your own Meyer lemons in pots and containers using organic methods in any climate zone!

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how to grow and use yuzu (Citrus junos)

Yuzu: a rare citrus you can grow in cool climates!

Looking for a cold-hardy citrus? Here’s everything you need to know about yuzu (Citrus junos) to grow your own — even in cooler climates!

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how to grow ginger anywhere

How to grow ginger anywhere – cool zones, pots, and more!

This ginger growing guide is chock full of helpful tips to help you grow ginger anywhere: cool climates, warm climates, in pots or indoors!

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Fluffy acorn flour pancakes

Acorn flour pancakes are a simple and delicious breakfast recipe to help you show off the incredible flavor of cold-leached acorn flour!

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How to make best cold-leached acorn flour

How to make acorn flour the best way – with video!

A simple step-by-step guide with instructional video and photos to help you make your own delicious, nutritious acorn flour from scratch!

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