Tag Archives: water conservation
Understanding Te Puke’s Rainfall Patterns for Efficient Irrigation
Welcome to the Troppo blog! Here in sunny Te Puke, the heart of kiwifruit country, water is life. Whether you're a seasoned orchardist or just starting out with your own patch, understanding our local rainfall patterns is key to using water wisely and keeping your plants happy and healthy. This post...
A Community Building Toolkit for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Cultivating Edible Landscapes Together
1. Introduction: Sowing Seeds for Community Resilience
The Vision of Community Food Forests in the Bay of Plenty
Community food forests, also referred to as forest gardens, represent a holistic approach to land management that draws inspiration from natural forest ecosystems.1 Unlike conventional ...
Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Food Forests in Bay of Plenty: Including the Smart Use of Recycled IBCs
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...
Understanding and Applying SMART Goals to Garden Maintenance and Food Forests
SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This framework is widely used to set clear, actionable objectives. Let’s break down each component:
Specific: Goals should be clear and specific, answering the questions of who, what, where, when, an...
The Future of Food Forests and Syntropic Agroforestry: Cultivating Sustainable Ecosystems
In a world facing escalating challenges of climate change, soil degradation, and food insecurity, innovative agricultural practices are more crucial than ever. Food forests and syntropic agroforestry stand out as two transformative approaches with the potential to revolutionize how we grow food and ...
