by Benson Talk

I fell in love with Barcelona many years ago. I think I was here for the first time when I was around 22, maybe even younger. Over the years, I continued visiting, spending countless weekends here with friends. I bought my first home in Barcelona when I turned 31, and I love living here. ...

Now that the days are getting shorter and summer plants are finishing up, we know that autumn is on its way. But that doesn’t mean the gardening season is over—now is the time to fill your garden with lovely flowers that will bring color to the fall. In this article, I’ll go through some of my fa...

Did you know that I have lived in Stockholm for almost 20 years? A city that means so much to me and that I love dearly. Here are my top tips for you right now!

You probably know someone who has talked about their Coleus or Painted Nettles, or maybe you even have a couple of plants at home already? These beautiful houseplants are known by many names, and have risen in popularity in recent years. Coleus are relatively easy to take care of and look beautif...

Imagine this, waking up in the morning, pouring yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and stepping out onto the sunny balcony or patio where you have a fantastic fragrant lavender garden. Doesn't that sound like a perfect morning? It does for me at least, and to me there are few things that smell as g...

Spring is here! And with it comes the gardening season, but where should we plant this year's seeds and seedlings? I myself will be using raised beds, specifically pallet collars, to grow my flowers and vegetables this year because they provide organized, efficient, and, above all, beautiful gard...

As spring is coming, so is the planting season. And with that comes new vegetable plants, flowers, and weeds and pests? Even though the last part is annoying, it is part of the planting process. But in this post we will go through a few unusual garden hacks that will hopefully leave your springti...

Mom's Rhubarb Pie One of the most cherished memories from my childhood is the aroma of mom's delightful rhubarb pie filling the kitchen. Even today, she continues to craft this culinary masterpiece, and let me tell you, it's nothing short of extraordinary. And a well-tested recipe! The way it ge...

If I were to give spring and summer a taste, it would probably be rhubarb, along with strawberries. This tangy delight can truly take your mind to a sunny patio, surrounded by beautiful plants and good company. But the question is, how do you grow rhubarb, and that's what I'll answer in this arti...

Mother's Day 2024 is fast approaching, and it's the perfect day for us to honor the unsung heroes in our lives, our mothers. Sometimes I find myself not showing enough appreciation for my mom often enough, and Mother's Day reminds me that it's really time to go that extra mile.For me, Mother's Da...

Cucumber is a nutritious and delicious crop that can also be a fun hobby to plant and care for! In this guide, we'll go through some basic information on how you can succeed with your home-grown cucumber. There are many different varieties of cucumbers, and choosing your favorite one can be diffi...

Growing asparagus is a project that provides perennial garden joy, with a slightly calmer first year compared to other plants commonly found in the garden. Asparagus is a plant that doesn't yield harvest in the first years but instead needs time to establish itself in your soil or raised bed. Des...