What’s on in October?

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 ...

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What’s on in September

September 11th, 2023


Throw open the windows and let in the light! We’re looking forward to clivias in the colours of the sun and sipping rosé to ...

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Blood Oranges: We’re seeing ruby red!

August 25th, 2022


It’s the fruit of the winter gods. When the garden seems stalled in its seasonal slumber and most of the orchards stand bare against ...

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Rediscovering the citron

July 19th, 2018

Three years ago our exotic grower, Anton Roux, planted two very rare trees in the Babylonstoren garden: Etrog citrons. A now lesser-known variety of citrus, the citron was once a kitchen staple with cultural and religious significance and medicinal properties.

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RECIPE: Citrus-roasted pork belly with quince & quince membrillo

July 17th, 2017

Use a ceramic oven baking tray and add thinly sliced citrus like lemon, orange and blood orange and place on the bottom of the baking tray. Squeeze the slices slightly to release some juice.

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How to prune your lemon tree

July 15th, 2016

In winter, citrus colours our garden with vibrant pops of yellow and orange. Recipes including these deliciously sour fruits spring to mind and fills our kitchen with ...

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Flu-Fighting Citrus Tea Recipe

May 12th, 2015


During the winter months at Babylonstoren, the lemons, limes, oranges, naartjies, blood oranges and kumquats all ripen in the garden. These punchy Vitamin C-rich ...

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It’s a Blood Orange

August 2nd, 2013

Nothing beats the winter blues like the smell of fresh citrus. Blood oranges are full of antioxidants and high in flavour. Only when slicing through ...

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It’s Citrus Month

June 24th, 2013

Taking a walk through our garden this time of year, there is one thing that will capture the senses. It’s the smell of earth blended ...

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Citrus Blossom in the Air

October 15th, 2012

Weren’t those sunshiny days last week an absolute treat? We’re starting to think that we can really say that spring has finally arrived. But if ...

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