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October 25th, 2022
Snap. Crackle. POP! The preferred breakfast snack of our green-fingered queen of the nursery tunnels, Elzé Bresler, isn’t puffed rice, but a colourful and ...
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.
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 ...
April 19th, 2018
Surely the reason for growing your own food and flowers is that you know the love and labour you’ve put in will manifest in nutritional value and beauty.
March 27th, 2018
If you’re an avid gardener you will know about our community-driven gardening app, Gardening with Babylonstoren. Well, the app is turning over a new leaf and is now moving to Candide, a brand new app with a new look, and most importantly, lots of new features.
November 16th, 2016
The recent water crisis in our country demands immediate action from all gardeners. What can we do to reduce our water consumption and what is the best plan to achieve this in the long and short term?
August 14th, 2015
August is the best time of the year to plant. So if you want to add a fruit tree to your garden, now's the time for apples, pears, quince and medlars, also stone-fruit (plums, peaches, nectarines) and berries.
April 30th, 2012
Ons het n wurmkomposteringsproses begin so vyf maande terug . Handevol erdwurm Eisenia Fetida was in ons gesorteerde kombuisafval geplaas, met die idee om baie waardevolle kompos ...
June 15th, 2011
Sweet potatoes have become a pantry staple in many households and also make a recurring appearance on Babel’s winter menu. Read on to discover how ...