Rambling on after 360 years: Van Riebeeck’s Rose

December 10th, 2021


“Of all flowers, methinks rose is best.”Shakespeare 



Is there a flower better woven into the fabric of history and culture than ...

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A Local’s Guide to the Cape Winelands

December 1st, 2021


There’s no time like summer in the Cape Winelands when the vineyards are abuzz with activity and the latest vintages are enjoyed on endless ...

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Spring Planting from Root to Flower: 5 edibles to plant NOW for summer

October 26th, 2021


Spring is already in full swing, but there is always time to plant appetising edibles for a bumper summer harvest.




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FOR THE LOVE & LABOUR OF ARTICHOKES

October 15th, 2021


Artichokes are like South Africans. They’re hardy and tough and they love the sun. The thick outer skin may be beautiful to look at, ...

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An ode to the Babylonstoren Clivia Kings

September 30th, 2021


This year, our clivia exhibition is blooming even brighter thanks to a generous donation of 449 plants from our newest benefactor, Billy Rule. It’s ...

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The walled kitchen garden ‘moestuin’ at Babylonstoren

September 22nd, 2021


Any gardener will tell you that a garden is never ‘finished’ – it is constantly evolving and growing, adapting to the changing seasons.

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The clivias at Babylonstoren

August 30th, 2021


The arrival of spring heralds the beginning of clivia season on the farm when thousands of clivias clothe the banks of the stream in ...

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All fired up for ginger

August 20th, 2021


Touted to be nature’s cure-all for everything from nausea and indigestion to being a cholesterol-reducing aid, this golden-hued miracle root is a staple in ...

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Time for tea (and scones!)

August 4th, 2021


Enjoying an unrushed refreshment in the form of tea and traditional scones, especially when shared with loved ones, is a luxury worth preserving.

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How to start your own vegetable garden

July 16th, 2021


Babylonstoren’s master gardener, Gundula Deutschländer, shares the basics for growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs at home.



Winter is the ...

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