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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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