Buzzing News Vol. 7

March 21st, 2025


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




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Buzzing News Vol. 6

February 12th, 2025


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





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Buzzing News Vol. 5

May 20th, 2024


HAPPY WORLD BEE DAY! 



Monday, 20 May 2024 



A week in the life of Babylonstoren’s VIP garden workers, ...

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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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Our Tina Turner of the trellises

February 22nd, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #3: Constance Stuurman







The resemblance to Tina Turner is more than passing. When Constance Stuurman ...

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Buzzing News Vol. 2

February 19th, 2024


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



Overview


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Buzzing News Vol. 1

January 26th, 2024


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



It’s been a hot two weeks, with temperatures touching ...

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FLOW HIVES – THE SWEET STORY

February 27th, 2019

The bee block in the historical Babylonstoren garden is abuzz with invention! As an add-on to our traditional bee hives, this ingenious creation, which makes extraction a breeze, has left us even more in awe of the wonder that is honey harvesting.

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All a-buzz about raw honey

September 19th, 2018

All honey we use in the restaurant and sell in the farm store is raw and unfiltered, which has inspired the question from one of our visitors: What is raw, unpasteurised honey, and is it good for you?

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RECIPE: Honey granola with fruit crisps and dried mint leaves

October 23rd, 2017

The seasonal breakfast at Babel has been voted as one of the "best hotel breakfasts in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler. This moreish granola is part of the daily offering on our breakfast table and has become a favourite among our hotel guests.

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