Buzzing News Vol. 10

February 19th, 2026


A week in the life of Babylonstoren’s VIP garden workers, by our resident beekeeper and entomologist, Arné Stander. 





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BabylonSTORIES: Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld – Master botanist and succulent expert (S1, EP3)

February 15th, 2026










In this third instalment of BabylonSTORIES, we share a conversation with Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld, renowned horticulturalist, ...

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Wat gebeur in Februarie?

January 30th, 2026










Dis somer in die Boland en dis bloedig warm. Op die plaas is dit ’n miernes van bedrywigheid ...

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What’s on in February?

January 30th, 2026










It’s summertime in the Boland and the season has gotten off to a blistering start. So too, has parstyd – the Afrikaans term for grape harvesting ...

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BabylonSTORIES: Constance Stuurman – Floral artist and gardener (S1, EP2)

January 15th, 2026










In our second episode of BabylonSTORIES, we talk with Constance Stuurman, floral artist, gardening guru and a ...

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Wat gebeur in Januarie?

December 29th, 2025










SOMERskakerings 



Welkom, 2026! Ons gee die nuwe jaar se eerste treë ...

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What’s on in January?

December 29th, 2025










Shades of SUMMER



Welcome, 2026! We’re ringing in the new year with bitterlekker and sticky, gelato-covered fingers. 

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BabylonSTORIES: Arné Stander – Entomologist & Conservation Ecologist (S1, EP1)

December 15th, 2025










Introducing BabylonSTORIES



From garden paths to farm kitchens, hives to cellars – ...

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Heritage of flavour

December 4th, 2025


Out of sight from hotel guests and visitors, the working side of Babylonstoren is home to 48 tunnels where a variety of heirloom crops are grown. Six ...

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Wat gebeur in Desember? 

November 25th, 2025










’n Seisoen vol vreugdes 



Met die jaar wat einde se kant toe ...

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