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Author: Aaron von Frank

Aaron 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 Tyrant Farms, 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. In addition to writing, Aaron loves getting his hands dirty raising ducks, growing food, foraging, and cooking. He 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.
paw paw fruit

How to eat and process pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba)

Trying to figure out how to eat or process pawpaw fruit? These simple instructions will help you enjoy N. America’s largest and arguably best-tasting fruit!

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oven-baked okra recipe

Oven-baked okra: faster, tastier, healthier

Oven-baked okra is a faster, better, and healthier way to make okra vs fried okra. Use this recipe for a taste that’s even better than fried okra!

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fig dessert - healthy fig cobbler crossed with healthy fig newton recipe / "fig nibbler"

Fig nibbler: the best fig dessert (with no cane sugar!)

Part fig newton part cobbler, “fig nibbler” is a delicious, healthy fig dessert with only 1 tbsp maple syrup per serving. Can be made with either fresh or dried figs!

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11 things to know before getting ducks

11 reasons why you should not get ducks

Thinking about raising ducks? Here are 11 things you should know BEFORE you get ducks in order to know what to expect and how to prepare.

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Florida betony (Stachys floridana) - how to identify, grow, and eat

Florida betony: how to ID, grow (in containers) & eat

Friend or weed? Florida betony (Stachys floridana) is a mint family plant with delicious edible tubers that may have medicinal benefits!

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Steam juicer: the fastest, easiest, and best way to process elderberries.

Steam juicer: the fastest, easiest way to process elderberries

What’s the easiest and fastest way to process elderberries? Steam juicing. Find out how to cut elderberry processing time from hours to minutes.

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Peach breakfast bread or peach quick bread recipe

Peach breakfast bread (aka quick bread)

You’ll love this wholesome peach quick bread (or breakfast bread), made with fresh peaches, buttermilk, whole wheat and almond flour!

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Green lynx spider eating honeybee

Reflections on our place in the food system and beyond

Reflections on our food system and beyond from people with a unique perspective (foragers, gardeners, science & technology enthusiasts).

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Peach gazpacho – a delicious, chilled summer soup

Peach gazpacho – a delicious, chilled summer soup

Peach gazpacho is a chilled summer soup that’s a slightly sweet, peachy spin on the traditional tomato-cucumber version. Tastes like summer in a bowl!

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toddler feeding tomatoes to pet ducks

This is your brain. This is your brain on ducks. Any questions?

What can ducks teach you about human brains, civilization, and how to function better within an increasingly politically polarized landscape?

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How to make perfect peach fruit leather

5 best peach fruit leather recipes!

We tested lots of recipes and methods to show you the best way to make the perfect peach fruit leather (and use up lots of peaches)!

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indigo lactarius

Blue mushrooms? How to find & eat indigo milk cap mushrooms!

Indigo milk cap mushrooms (Lactarius indigo) are gorgeous EDIBLE bright blue mushrooms. Here’s how to find, ID, and eat them!

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How to grow organic caneberries in the Southeast US / Organic raspberries and blackberry growing tips for the southeast

6 tips for growing organic blackberries & raspberries in the southeast

Want to grow your own organic blackberries and raspberries in the Southeast US? Here are our top six tips to help you do it!

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Ground cherry panna cotta recipe / ground cherry dessert recipe / Physalis pruinosa

Recipe: Panna cotta w/ ground cherry bourbon sauce (Physalis pruinosa)

Panna cotta with ground cherry bourbon sauce is one of the best and easiest make-ahead desserts you’ll ever eat! Here’s how to make it…

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elderberry harvest with red clippers

How to grow elderberries organically (and elderflowers)

Growing elderberries organically for their berries and flowers is surprisingly easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide to show you how.

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