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 ...

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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, ...

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Thanks to patience, a spot of ‘trial and error’ and a dusting of mystery, Babylonstoren is now home to some historic apple species. From ...

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How to use edible flowers







In the middle of the Babylonstoren garden, you will find a colourful ...

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Hidden behind the citrus block, the red chard adds a bit of cheekiness to our winter garden. The leaves are deep green and red with a ...

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