Julie Bruton-Seal is a herbalist, iridologist and cranio-sacral therapist. A Fellow of the Association of Master Herbalists (AMH), she is also an artist, jeweller, graphic designer, cook and gardener. Her parents are the well-known wildlife filmmakers and photographers Des and Jen Bartlett. Julie and husband Matthew teach courses and workshops in herbal medicine, foraging and distilling.Matthew Seal has had a lifelong love of wildflowers, and, like his wife Julie, is a member of the Association of Foragers. By profession an editor and writer in books, magazines and newspapers, he is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

Here is the book we’ve all been waiting for…. with sound advice on which weeds are edible and how to cook with them, this could be a game-changer in the life and work of every gardener beset by pernicious weeds. The 90 recipes using 22 common weeds include ground ivy scones, fan hen empanadas, nettle cake, dandelion flower jam and sorrel pikelets; there must surely be something here to tempt every palate.

• Preface and Acknowledgements 7   Introduction 9Alexanders 14Blackberry 24Chickweed 38Cleavers 48Cresses 58Daisy & Ox-eye Daisy 62Dandelion 70Elder 86Fat Hen & Orache 100Ground Elder 114 Ground Ivy 124 Hogweed 136Honey Mushroom 148Jack by the Hedge 156Mugwort 166Nettle 178Nipplewort 194Plantain 208Sorrel 216Sowthistle 222Spear Thistle 236Yarrow 242References 250   Index 253   The Authors 256