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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 ...
December 29th, 2020
The vibrant lavender fields at Babylonstoren are truly a sight to behold and the resulting essential oils – distilled and bottled on-site – ...
December 15th, 2020
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November 24th, 2020
The warmer weather brings more buzz to our garden. Cape honeybees are VIP residents at Babylonstoren and are hard at work in our garden. ...
July 29th, 2020
Babylonstoren’s garden unfolds
into many smaller gardens, each with its own story. One such tale begins
each year with the refreshing aroma of citrus.
January 30th, 2018
Just above the cultivated Kirstenbosch Gardens, amongst the lush indigenous forestry on the Southeast slopes of Table Mountain, grows an ancient wine apple tree.