Broaden your gardening horizons with indigenous trees

17 June 2025, 30 September 2025, 23 June 2026

Spread your roots and explore the rich knowledge base of indigenous trees!

R 1600 per person.

Only 24 places available

Come and spend the day with Ernst van Jaarsveld, our resident botanist and tree expert. He’ll guide you through the diversity of trees in various Southern African ecosystems, including the highveld, bushveld, subtropical coast, coastal Karoo, Namib and fynbos biomes. Together, you will explore the cultivation of trees at Babylonstoren and their use in the garden, how they are propagated from seed and cuttings, as well as how to combat typical pests and diseases.

Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival.

Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.