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23 Apr

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

April 14, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

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 Jul

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Kriso’s Food Forest Te Puke: Syntropic Agroforestry Model

February 22, 2025
By Troppo
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Kriso's Food Forest. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Te Puke, Kriso's Food Forest stands as a beacon of sustainable agriculture and community spirit. This vibrant sanctuary is a testament to nature's power and a thriving example of syntropic agroforestry in action. With generous support from Tr...

27 Jun

Monthly Gardening Checklists

Fruit Gardener’s Diary for the Year in New Zealand

February 17, 2025
By Troppo
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New Zealand’s diverse climate allows for a wide range of fruiting plants to be grown throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your fruit garden, including planting, caring, and harvesting activities for the most common fruiting plants grown in New Zealand. January P...

28 Jul

Garden & Plant Questions

What Are the Best Companion Plants for Feijoas in New Zealand?

July 23, 2024
By Troppo

Feijoas, also known as pineapple guavas, are beloved in New Zealand gardens for their delicious fruit and attractive appearance. To maximize the health and productivity of your feijoa plants, consider companion planting. This guide explores the best companion plants for feijoas in New Zealand, helpi...

08 Jan

Garden & Plant Questions

Which plants are good companions for strawberries?

July 23, 2024
By Troppo

Strawberries are a favorite in many New Zealand gardens, prized for their delicious fruit and attractive appearance. Companion planting can enhance the growth and yield of strawberries, while also helping to deter pests and improve soil health. This guide explores the best companion plants for straw...

13 Jun

Garden & Plant Questions

Are marigolds good companions to runner beans?

July 23, 2024
By Troppo

Marigolds are popular in New Zealand gardens for their vibrant blooms and pest-repelling qualities. But do they make good companions to runner beans? In this guide, we explore the benefits and potential drawbacks of planting marigolds alongside runner beans specifically in New Zealand. This article ...

Tag Archives: Pollination

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

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

Kriso’s Food Forest Te Puke: Syntropic Agroforestry Model

Fruit Gardener’s Diary for the Year in New Zealand

What Are the Best Companion Plants for Feijoas in New Zealand?

Which plants are good companions for strawberries?

Are marigolds good companions to runner beans?