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Hurray for the first national Garden Day!

October 4th, 2016

Most of the year we plant, water, weed and mulch – work, in other words. Garden Day is the day to reap the rewards of our labour. Toss down that spade, invite family and friends around, kick back and appreciate the varied reasons why making a garden is so rewarding!

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Mourvèdre Rosé – Love at First Sip

August 26th, 2016

As spring unfolds, budding blooms and warmer weather invite us to soak up a new season. And as we trade hearty stews for crisp salads, we fill our glasses with wine of a lighter complexion. Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé, with a rosy blush and tantalizing taste, is our spring muse.

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Become a blooming good gardener with our free app!

August 17th, 2016

Now gardening knowledge and inspiration is at the tip of every green finger. Gardening with Babylonstoren is a new, free app developed by our team. Whether you’re just getting to grips with your pruning shears, or have the best looking garden on the block, this platform will help you become a better gardener.

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Napoleon’s Willow

August 12th, 2016

Babylonstoren has a number of trees with interesting stories, or rather cuttings from famous trees that are linked to people, moments and places that made history. These include Newton’s apple tree, Shakespeare’s mulberry, an olive from Mount Gethsemane and more.

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How to prune your lemon tree

July 15th, 2016

In winter, citrus colours our garden with vibrant pops of yellow and orange. Recipes including these deliciously sour fruits spring to mind and fills our kitchen with ...

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