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19 Apr

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

Understanding Te Puke’s Rainfall Patterns for Efficient Irrigation

April 14, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

14 Apr

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

A Community Building Toolkit for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Cultivating Edible Landscapes Together

April 14, 2025
By Troppo
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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 ...

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

April 14, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

15 Jul

Goal Setting and Prioritisation

Understanding and Applying SMART Goals to Garden Maintenance and Food Forests

July 15, 2024
By Troppo
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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...

20 Oct

Plant and Garden Articles

The Future of Food Forests and Syntropic Agroforestry: Cultivating Sustainable Ecosystems

June 21, 2024
By Troppo
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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 ...

Tag Archives: water conservation

Understanding Te Puke’s Rainfall Patterns for Efficient Irrigation

A Community Building Toolkit for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Cultivating Edible Landscapes Together

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

Understanding and Applying SMART Goals to Garden Maintenance and Food Forests

The Future of Food Forests and Syntropic Agroforestry: Cultivating Sustainable Ecosystems