03 Jun
Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Green Thumbs: A Te Puke Community Collaboration

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Here in our vibrant Te Puke community, something truly special is taking root. We're witnessing a remarkable surge of enthusiasm among our rangatahi, our young people, for self-sustainability and the incredible potential of epic gardening. This isn't just about planting seeds; it's about nurturing a...
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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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23 Apr
Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Cultivating Passionfruit in Te Puke: Tips for Abundant Harvests (Including My Favourite!)

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Welcome to the lush world of passionfruit growing right here in our beautiful Te Puke! At Troppo.nz, we're passionate about helping you bring the taste of the tropics to your own backyard. Passionfruit, with its vibrant flavour and exotic aroma, thrives in our Bay of Plenty climate, offering the pot...
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17 Apr
Troppo Articles, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Cyclone Tam’s Fury Brushes Te Puke: Northern Communities in Our Thoughts

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Well, Cyclone Tam has certainly made its presence felt here in Aotearoa! While we in Te Puke haven't borne the brunt of its full force like our whanau up in the Far North, let me tell you, that wind has been something else! For the past day or so, a constant, howling gale has been whipping through ...
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05 Apr
Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Food Forests in Bay of Plenty: Including the Smart Use of Recycled IBCs

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Welcome to Troppo.nz! Here in the fertile Bay of Plenty, we’re often blessed with ample rainfall. But are we truly capitalizing on this natural gift, especially when it comes to nurturing our thriving food forests? Rainwater harvesting offers a clever and sustainable method to hydrate your edible la...
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19 Jul
Directory

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If you sell plants or plant-related products, please share your details below and become part of our easy-access network! Join us in making plant shopping a breeze for everyone in New Zealand. 🌿🌺🌱 Fill out the form below and we will get you listed. You can view the current list here https://www.trop...
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14 Jul
Kids Garden Corner

🌟 What’s a Cherimoya Fruit? 🌟

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Hey there, garden adventurers! 🌿 Meet Leilani, a young kiwi who absolutely loves her backyard garden. Today, she's going to take us on a fun journey to discover a special fruit called the Cherimoya! 🍈 👩‍🌾 Who is Leilani? 👩‍🌾 Leilani is an enthusiastic kid who spends most of her time exploring the ...
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04 Jul
Troppo Articles

Quick Guide on Prioritizing Tasks Using the Eisenhower Matrix and ABCDE Method for Food Forests, Gardening, and Syntropic Agroforestry

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Prioritizing tasks effectively is crucial for maximizing productivity and efficiency in your food forests, gardening projects, and syntropic agroforestry systems. Here’s how you can use the Eisenhower Matrix and the ABCDE method to organize your tasks. Eisenhower Matrix The Eisenhower Matrix, also...
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