Trees growing among edibles can be a good thing. There are misconceptions that trees will do nothing but rob vegetables of water and nutrients and shade them out of existence. However, growing trees and edibles together can offer home growers benefits in vegetable gardens of any size.
Improved soil health and protection from extreme temperatures are just two potential advantages you can unlock. To reveal more of the positive benefits trees can bring to any vegetable garden, I spoke to Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, co-authors of the book ‘Silvohorticulture’ and experienced growers with decades of horticultural experience.
