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April 11th, 2024
Behind Babylonstoren #6: Oom Anton Roux
Sprite: from the Old French esprit, or “spirit”, and the Latin root spiritus. An ...
February 29th, 2024
Behind Babylonstoren #4: Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld
“Everything starts with stone. Stone becomes soil. The better your soil, the better you ...
February 19th, 2024
A week in the life of Babylonstoren’s VIP garden workers, by our resident
beekeeper and entomologist, Arné Stander.
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January 26th, 2024
A week in the life of Babylonstoren’s VIP garden workers, by our resident beekeeper and entomologist, Arné Stander.
It’s been a hot two weeks, with temperatures touching ...
November 6th, 2023
It’s spring in the Boland and the garden is buzzing with golden-hued activity. But we’re also taking the time to stop and smell the roses.
October 9th, 2023
We’re determined to overcome this unwavering winter as the garden ruffles its flowers for Garden Day. Meanwhile, the farm celebrates olives as we enjoy ...
September 19th, 2018
All honey we use in the restaurant and sell in the farm store is raw and unfiltered, which has inspired the question from one of our visitors: What is raw, unpasteurised honey, and is it good for you?
March 1st, 2018
Although few toppings beat the classic cinnamon sugar, this Tuesday we’re pairing our pancakes with a combo of two of our favourite ingredients – caramel and red wine.
April 19th, 2017
In Autumn the garden alters: at first the ripple of muted colour that transforms into ochre, orange, red and brown. Against this backdrop of colour, pine and eucalyptus stand tall and green.
June 4th, 2015
We often get asked what the best time of year is to visit our garden. In reply we quote Patrice Taravella, the architect of our heritage garden, who says that a garden is like someone you love, it is beautiful in every season. Winter at Babylonstoren certainly has its own charm...