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November 15th, 2022
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
With ...
August 25th, 2022
It’s the fruit of the winter gods. When the garden seems stalled in its seasonal slumber and most of the orchards stand bare against ...
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, ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
May 20th, 2021
In celebration of World Bee Day, Arné Stander, entomologist at Babylonstoren, shares some tips to create an ideal bee habitat at home.
March 25th, 2021
Thanks to patience, a spot of ‘trial and error’ and a dusting of mystery, Babylonstoren is now home to some historic apple species. From ...
March 9th, 2021
Sour figs are unique to South Africa and probably best known for the tasty jam they make. There’s lots to learn about this succulent ...
January 13th, 2021
How to use edible flowers
In the middle of the Babylonstoren garden, you will find a colourful ...