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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 ...
October 15th, 2015
Any gardener will tell you that his art is a grand teacher of patience. One has no choice but to wait for plants to mature and bear fruit when they're ready. Especially nut trees, they're not to be hurried. We have several of these in the garden: macadamia, almond, hazel, walnut and pistachio.
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...
August 7th, 2014
Now is the time of the year to be doing the last of the winter pruning, and we’re sharing our experience in this ...
July 30th, 2013
The blossoms are out and showing their faces around every corner in the garden. Even though it is still chilly outside we are excited about ...
September 14th, 2012
Cross –pollination is the term used when one type of cultivar of stone and pome fruit are planted in between another cultivar and then gets ...
September 7th, 2012
When you come for a walk in our garden this weekend …..
…do peep over the door into the walled bee garden. The hives ...
August 2nd, 2012
Not long ago, we blogged about the hint of Spring in the air, with the first blossoms starting to show. Well, look at us now! ...