Buzzing News Vol. 4

May 13th, 2024


A week in the life of Babylonstoren’s VIP garden workers, by our resident beekeeper and entomologist, Arné Stander. 






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The blooming best answer

May 7th, 2024


“A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty.” – Matshona Dhliwayo  







They’re the ...

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What’s on in May?

April 26th, 2024






Natural nurturing 



We’re at the peak of autumn and the farm and garden are steeped in hues ...

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Wat gebeur in Mei?

April 26th, 2024






Die natuur se kuur 



Die herfs is in volle swang en hier by ons op Babylonstoren is ...

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Maestra of Mozzarella

April 26th, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #6: Alta Eybers







“Water buffalo?!” she says incredulously. “If someone had told me five years ...

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For the Love of Loofahs 

April 23rd, 2024






They’re squishy, luxurious and great for stimulating skin cell renewal. Nature’s very own exfoliating buff. A plant-powered pamper grown on ...

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The Tree Sprite

April 11th, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #6: Oom Anton Roux



Sprite: from the Old French esprit, or “spirit”, and the Latin root spiritus. An ...

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Wat gebeur in April?

March 28th, 2024


Ode aan die herfs



Die herfs is hier. Soos elke jaar hierdie tyd, is die olyfbome oortrek met ovaal vruggies. In ...

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What’s on in April?

March 28th, 2024


Ode to autumn



Autumn has arrived on the farm. As the sundial slows down, the olive trees hang thick with fruit. ...

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Churning out pure joy

March 14th, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #5: Carla Hills







“I never knew how much I liked ice cream before I started ...

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