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07 Apr

Join the Fun on the Kids Kai Trail at the Flavours of Plenty Festival!

April 8, 2025
By Troppo
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This year, the Kids Kai Trail was a big hit at the Flavours of Plenty Festival in Te Puke! It was a day packed with fun, learning, and hands-on activities for kids. From exploring bees to planting in community gardens and even learning how to make their own pizza sauce, the day was full of exciting ...

28 Mar

Te Puke Region

Kids Kai Trial at Flavours of Plenty: A Fun, Hands-On Adventure for Youngsters to Explore Food Resilience

March 28, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

22 Mar

* TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz), Te Puke Region

The Easiest Way to Harvest Banana Bunches – Plus an Exciting Ice Cream Project & Saying Goodbye to a Giant!

March 22, 2025
By Troppo
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Troppo shares key activities and insights while preparing for the 'Flavours of Plenty' event and managing their garden. The focus is on banana harvesting techniques, replacing banana clumps with rarer varieties, and handling an overgrown 'green Abyssinian.' https://youtu.be/2jdGwuTpcbc Harvesting ...

16 Mar

* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Community Gardens, Te Puke Region

🌿 Te Puke’s Green Gems: A Day of Community and Cultivation 🌿

March 16, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

23 Feb

* Troppo's Plant Collection

Banana Ensete ventricosum (Ethiopian Banana, Green Abyssinian Banana)

February 23, 2025
By Troppo
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Just as you explore the rich biodiversity of banana plants, you’ll discover the unique qualities of Ensete ventricosum, commonly known as the Ethiopian or Green Abyssinian Banana. This fascinating plant is not only valued for its agricultural significance in Ethiopia but also for its striking orname...

22 Feb

* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Byron’s Vision: Cultivating a Thriving Food Forest in Aotearoa

February 22, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

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Join the Fun on the Kids Kai Trail at the Flavours of Plenty Festival!

Kids Kai Trial at Flavours of Plenty: A Fun, Hands-On Adventure for Youngsters to Explore Food Resilience

The Easiest Way to Harvest Banana Bunches – Plus an Exciting Ice Cream Project & Saying Goodbye to a Giant!

🌿 Te Puke’s Green Gems: A Day of Community and Cultivation 🌿

Banana Ensete ventricosum (Ethiopian Banana, Green Abyssinian Banana)

Byron’s Vision: Cultivating a Thriving Food Forest in Aotearoa