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Tropical Food Growers, Syntropic Agroforestry & Food Forests Bay of Plenty

Tropical Food Growers & Food Forests Bay of Plenty

Welcome to our vibrant community dedicated to those passionate about food forests, kai resilience, and plant diversity. Our interests go beyond just fruiting varieties to include plants used for their leaves, stems, and roots, as well as ornamental diversity. We are enthusiastic about creating unique spaces for growing tropicals, food sources, and fostering plant love through various growing styles and experimentation.

What We Offer:

  • Diverse Plant Uses: From edible to ornamental plants, we explore all the uses of plants including leaves, stems, and roots.
  • Unique Growing Spaces: Embrace creativity in your gardening with setups for tropical plants, raised beds, tunnels, greenhouses, and more.
  • Innovative Growing Techniques: We include hydroponic RDWC-DWC installations, indoor growing setups, and any system that supports the growth of specialty and unique plants.

Our Community:

If you are seeking a more sustainable way of living that works harmoniously with nature, regardless of the scale, this group is for you. We believe in:

  • Encouraging Sales and Swaps: Facilitate the exchange of plants and knowledge to help each other grow.
  • Mutual Support: Providing encouragement and assistance to fellow growers.

Regional Focus:

Our community thrives in the Te Puke region, covering areas including Papamoa Hills, Te Puke, Maketu, Paengaroa, Te Matai, Rangiuru, Pongakawa, Pukehina, and Otamarakau.

However, we are not limited to these areas. We welcome anyone with a keen interest in all things plants, no matter where you are from.

Join us in cultivating a sustainable and diverse plant community. Let’s grow together!

If you live in the Region or have an interest feel free to join our group https://www.facebook.com/groups/751390933751668

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About Vector Group

Vision: A community where diversity is celebrated, and every person feels included. Mission: To create opportunities for healthy connections and self-expression. To support people who work with young people, and thereby enhance youth engagement and development and creatives so that young people thrive.