The Tree Sprite

April 11th, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #6: Oom Anton Roux



Sprite: from the Old French esprit, or “spirit”, and the Latin root spiritus. An ...

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The Eternal Gardener

February 29th, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #4: Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld



“Everything starts with stone. Stone becomes soil. The better your soil, the better you ...

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How to Eat a Glass Elephant

February 26th, 2024


Insights from our sustainability journey 



You would be excused for thinking of Babylonstoren as a garden surrounded by a farm. Our ...

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Our Tina Turner of the trellises

February 22nd, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #3: Constance Stuurman







The resemblance to Tina Turner is more than passing. When Constance Stuurman ...

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What’s on in January

December 22nd, 2023


The New Year is off to a bitterlekker start as the garden awakens to a kaleidoscope of colours, complemented by the hum of buzzing ...

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What’s on in November?

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. 

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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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Going, going, green

September 2nd, 2023


We’re committed to recycling, reusing, and continually developing a more reducetarian lifestyle in all aspects of the farm. New developments in this field means ...

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What’s on in May

May 16th, 2023


A determined chill has gripped the Boland air as the farm and garden brace for winter’s full force. In the month of May, autumn ...

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