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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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...