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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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We will rock you

July 5th, 2021


During the chilly season when most of the gardens and orchards on the farm lie dormant, it is the stones that do all the ...

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