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Author: Susan von Frank

Susan is a graphic designer, organic no-dig gardener, plant geek, heritage breed duck mom, and co-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. Susan earned a B.A. in Biology from College of Charleston, worked as an ACSM certified personal trainer, and as a research assistant in addiction psychiatry at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She puts her strong technical research background to work for Tyrant Farms (on the blog and in the gardens). Foraging, cooking, fermentation, and mixology round out her other interests. In addition to their collaboration on Tyrant Farms, Susan and her husband Aaron are cofounders of GrowJourney.com, a USDA certified organic seed & gardening education company. She's also a proud momma to an amazing wild child.
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50+ fruits, herbs, and vegetables that grow in shade

This detailed list of fruits, herbs, and vegetables that grow in shade will help you fill your shaded yard or garden beds full of edible plants!

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Introducing Developing Mighty Minds with Dr. Lisa Durette

Introduction to Developing Mighty Minds with psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Durette. DMM is a new resource for parents interested in understanding what’s happening in their baby’s developing brain and how you can help your baby develop their mighty mind.

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recipe: napa cabbage salad with thai peanut sauce

Napa cabbage salad with Thai peanut butter citrus dressing

Find out how to make Napa cabbage salad with Thai peanut butter citrus dressing… Quite possibly the best salad you’ll ever eat!

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Recipe: Persimmon oat crumble (gluten-free)

Find out how to turn your soft, ripe Japanese persimmons into a delicious breakfast or dessert with our gluten-free persimmon oat crumble! 

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recipe: spiced persimmon bread

Recipe: Spiced persimmon breakfast bread

Find out how to turn your squishy-ripe Japanese/Asian persimmons into a moist and decadent spiced persimmon breakfast bread!

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Recipe: Native passion fruit-Meyer lemon sparkling cordial

Find out how to turn southeastern United States’ native passion fruit (Passiflora incarnata) into a delicious, lightly fermented, sparkling cordial. 

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recipe: stinging nettle pesto

Recipe: Stinging nettle pesto with green garlic

A simple stinging nettle pesto recipe that makes a rich, yet mild and creamy pesto that is delicious served on pasta, white fish, or used as a dip. 

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2-in-1 recipe: Jackfruit seed hummus and jackfruit salsa

Jackfruit — the world’s largest tree fruit — offer a delicious high-protein fruit AND seed. You’ll love these jackfruit salsa and jackfruit seed recipes!

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Easiest ginger or turmeric bug recipe

A ginger or turmeric bug is a delicious, living probiotic drink that’s naturally carbonated. In this article, you’ll find out the easiest method to make your own turmeric bug in 5-7 days plus the best varieties of turmeric to use to make them.

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Recipe: Chickweed wine? Yes, and it’s REALLY good!

Chickweed wine? Yes, this common weed can be used as a primary ingredient to make a delicious white wine that will have you drinking your weeds.

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recipe: duck egg meyer lemon curd

Duck egg Meyer lemon curd

A simple, delicious dessert recipe made with Meyer lemons and duck eggs that you can eat as-is or as an ingredient in tarts, cakes, and other recipes.

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Recipe: 10 minute broccoli mash with citrus miso sauce

This simple 10 minute broccoli mash with citrus miso sauce recipe will blow your taste buds away! 

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How to grow an endless supply of pea greens indoors

Find out how to grow an endless supply of delicious cut-and-come-again pea greens indoors! 

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Persimmon bread with oats, walnuts, and honey (no sugar)

A rich, moist, and delicious persimmon bread made with 100% whole wheat organic flour, oats, walnuts, raisins, and honey (not cane sugar)!

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recipe: meyer lemon bars with roasted brown butter shortbread crust

Recipe: Meyer lemon bars with rosemary browned butter shortbread crust 

These Meyer lemon bars are the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves lemons. The perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, and a hint of saltiness.

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