10 curiosities about our beloved boslelies

September 16th, 2024


The annual clivia flush, when thousands of clivias burst into vibrant hues of red and orange, is an eagerly anticipated event. For its beauty, ...

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Wat gebeur in September?

August 26th, 2024


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Die lug is warmer, daar’s bloeisels aan die takke en ons sien met opgehoue ...

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What’s on in September?

August 26th, 2024


Your invitation to spring 







The air is warmer, the blossoms are out and we’re holding our breath ...

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What’s on in September

September 11th, 2023


Throw open the windows and let in the light! We’re looking forward to clivias in the colours of the sun and sipping rosé to ...

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An ode to the Babylonstoren Clivia Kings

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 ...

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The clivias at Babylonstoren

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 ...

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The Clivias at Babylonstoren

July 26th, 2019

September is the month of the Clivias at Babylonstoren.  We have an exceptional collection of these beautiful indigenous lilies, and celebrate their peak flowering time ...

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Grow Yourself at Babylonstoren – Workshops 2015

February 9th, 2015

 


7 October – The Secret Life of Bees 
Get a closer look at what goes on inside a beehive with local bee ...

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It’s Clivia Month!

September 2nd, 2013



September is the month when our clivias flower! Some 8000 of these beautiful indigenous lillies will be blooming down by the stream, with ...

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Clivia Month Update

September 20th, 2012

Babylonstoren’s particular interest in clivias started four years ago, when Dr Hans Roos gave us clivias from his collection as a gift.  The plants came from ...

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