10 Jun
Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Region Food Co-op

From Kiwifruit to Jackfruit: A Tropical Paradise Blooms at French’s Farm

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French's Farm: A Slice of Tropical Paradise Flourishing in Te Puke   Just a stone's throw from Waitangi, on the verdant fringes of Te Puke, you'll discover a true local treasure: French's Farm. While the Bay of Plenty is globally celebrated for its vibrant green kiwifruit, a visit to Michae...
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18 May
TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz), Troppo's Plant Collection

Battling the Bugs and Boosting Branches: Air Layering My Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa)

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Feeling a bit like a wilted houseplant myself lately, caught in that frustrating in-between zone of illness. But even amidst the sniffles and fatigue, the urge to get my hands dirty in the garden persisted! And today, I managed to tackle a project I've been itching to try: air layering my beautiful ...
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