Let’s Grow Bananas

A workshop with Vance Hooper – Mitre 10 Garden Speaker Series

Bananas have been growing in New Zealand for more than 100 years – now it’s time to learn how you can add a taste of the tropics to your own garden.

Historically, growing bananas has been dependent on limited microclimates, but with careful variety selections and a few key cultural factors, the fruit – botanically a berry – can be grown more widely.

Vance will share tips on banana propagation, establishment and ongoing garden culture to get the best out of these fresh-and-fruity jungle beauties.

You can see various stages of banana growth throughout the garden and orchard at Magnolia Grove.


FREE EVENT - usual garden fee applies (one ticket).
Bookings are essential, maximum 25 people per session. Please email ZW5xdWlyaWVzIHwgZ2FyZGVuZmVzdG56ICEgY28gISBueg== to reserve your space.

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• This October, 30th October, 10:30 pm, New Plymouth Floral Art Club ‘Fabulously Floral’ in New Plymouth
• This October, 31st October, 12:00 am, Magic Mandala Trail - Saxton Sanctuary in New Plymouth
• This October, 31st October, 12:00 am, Botanical Art and Nature Journaling in New Plymouth

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