Dark Chocolate Terrine of Black Olives & Walnuts

April 7th, 2015

We grow quite a number of olive cultivars, some we use for pickling, and the rest we use to make our extra virgin olive oil. ...

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We Dig the No-Dig Method

April 2nd, 2015


We are trialling the no-dig method in our garden’s veggie block. It all started with a visit from organic veggie producer, Tia Cusden, who ...

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Pumpkin Party

March 19th, 2015

It only took a short while for the pumpkin seeds, planted late last year, to grow into delicious plump, pumpkins. For months the garden team ...

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Visciously Delicious

March 4th, 2015

The bountiful late-summer produce from the farm includes a Babylonstoren favourite….prickly pears in all colours. Delicious, versatile and easy to grow from a single leaf ...

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How To Keep Your Chicks Fit

February 17th, 2015

Ever heard of chicken gym? In the first video of our recently launched You Tube Channel, Gundula shares tips & tricks on how to keep ...

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How To Train Your Pumpkin

February 3rd, 2015

At the moment The Snail at Babylonstoren is all over Instagram.  Many a selfie features the green metal structure richly hung with all sorts of ...

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Grow Your Own Chamomile Lawn

December 29th, 2014

A chamomile lawn remains a delight to us all, especially at this time of the year when it’s in flower.  Well worth attempting at home ...

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Introducing the Nebukadnesar 2012

November 28th, 2014

Yesterday we launched as flagship red a Bordeaux blend called Nebukadnesar. This deep red wine with intriguing personality comprises all five classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, ...

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Guns & Roses – The story of the rose Souvenir de la Malmaison

November 24th, 2014

Styled “Queen of Flowers”, roses have inspired poetry, song, art, strange beliefs and fables. On our daily garden tour one of Gundula’s favourites is the ...

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Zapping the Buggers Organically

November 13th, 2014

We recently welcomed thousands of wingy guests on the farm! No less than three species of parasitic wasps found a new home in our vineyards ...

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