LIFE ABUNDANT: History and craft meet in the Gardens of Babylon (opens original article in a new tab)

The Babylonstoren farm in South Africa blends historical significance with modern sustainable agricultural practices, featuring a diverse range of crops and traditional farming techniques.

• Pieter van der Byl named his farm Babylonstoren after the Tower of Babel
• The gardens were redesigned in 2007 by Patrice Taravella with a focus on functionality and sustainability
• The farm uses traditional methods like fowl house waste for fertilization and espalier training for fruit trees