The standard work on edible wild plants. For years, Margot Fischer has been recommending that we eat weeds rather than chemically eradicate them! Her comprehensive reference book, which serves as both a cookbook and an encyclopedia of edible wild plants, is now available in a new, expanded edition with improved features: two volumes in a slipcase, enhanced with color photographs that make plant identification easier. The book invites readers to delve into cultural history, seek targeted information on medicinal uses, or enjoy recreating over 500 enticing recipes. Notes on potential confusions and possible undesirable effects simplify the safe identification and use of herbs. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive overview of the seasonal availability of shoots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, roots, and juices.