Tag Archives: self-sufficiency
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Green Thumbs: A Te Puke Community Collaboration
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...
Kids Kai Trial at Flavours of Plenty: A Fun, Hands-On Adventure for Youngsters to Explore Food Resilience
While most events at the Flavours of Plenty festival are designed with adults in mind, there's one exciting exception: the Kids Kai Trail, happening on April 5, hosted by the Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab.
Chris Johnstone, Colab coordinator, explained, “While Flavours of Plenty mainly targ...
A Green Encounter: When Green and Wild Visited Troppo’s Urban Tropical Food Forest
It's not every day that your passion project catches the attention of someone who shares your vision for a greener, more sustainable world. That's exactly what happened when Bahareh from Green and Wild visited our Troppo urban tropical food forest and nursery in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. The excitemen...
🌿 Te Puke’s Green Gems: A Day of Community and Cultivation 🌿
On Sunday, March 16th, the Bay of Plenty buzzed with excitement as local community gardens opened their gates for a special event. Among these verdant havens, two Te Puke treasures stood out: the Te Puke Community Garden and Giggles Te Puke Early Learning Centre. But that’s not all—Troppo’s very own...
Introducing TROPPO’s Kai and Canopy – Growing, Harvesting, and Feasting Together! 🌱🍽️
Welcome to TROPPO's Food Forest Kai and Canopy, our YouTube channel where we take you on a journey from plant to plate! 🌿🥑🍍 Whether you’re a tropical grower, a food forest enthusiast, or just someone who loves the idea of harvesting your own kai, this channel is for you!
What You Can Expect on TR...
Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future
Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future
We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable food forest that not only nourishes our local community but also serves as a model for regenerative agriculture in the Bay of Plenty and beyond. By fostering deep connections between people...
Byron’s Vision: Cultivating a Thriving Food Forest in Aotearoa
From Soil to Sustenance: A Journey of Regenerative Growing
Tucked away in the lush landscapes of New Zealand, Byron is weaving a vision of food sovereignty, biodiversity, and resilience through his food forest. His journey is not just about growing food—it’s about reconnecting with nature, restorin...
