The experienced herbalist and gardener Grit Nitzsche invites you on a culinary journey through nature with her new book. Discover fruits, flowers, and leaves from native trees as ingredients for a diverse and flavorful cuisine. 30 native trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants from maple to walnut are presented in entertainingly written portraits. Additionally, there are tips for cultivation, harvesting, and cooking. The author surprises the curious reader with about 90 delicious recipes featuring edibles from trees and shrubs. Try savory or sweet dishes like asparagus-fir vegetable, redfish fillet in vinegar tree cream sauce, hazelnut-rosehip cake, or acacia flower ice cream. Accompanied by beautiful nature photography and tempting food images.