What are vegetables anyway? And how do they differ from fruits? Did yo know they have superpowers? Learn how spinach can make you stronger, how fennel can be used in magic, and how cucumbers can help clean up your house. From the first spring onions to pumpkins harvested just before winter, vegetables have important places in our lives. This book will tell you about their history, where and how they are grown, which parts end up on our plates, and much more. Olaf Hajek's pictures offer us an enchanting view of nature and the wonders of its magical, mysterious ways.