by Benson Talk

The first snow has arrived here in Sweden, and with it, the end of this years gardening season. But it doesn't have to be over just yet. We do have a few plants that we associate with both winter and Christmas, poinsettias, amaryllis, and hyacinth, but these are indoor plants that can't withstand...

I think we all see Christmas trees as the main symbol of the holiday. Green, lush, beautiful and full of holiday spirit. But most of us unfortunately also know that keeping them that way til Christmas Eve and after can be a bit hard to do. Brown and lost needles, hanging branches and a loss of ov...

Ok, Christmas is really on it's way now, and a lot of Christmas decorations have started popping up on my social media. All the pretty ornaments, tinsel, plants and decorations.But sometimes, we want to add a personal touch to our Christmas decor, so here are a few fun Christmas craft ideas for y...

You might have heard the word burr basket or brr basket pop up recently on your feed. But what is a burr basket, and how do I make one of my own? A burr basket is a basket filled with goodies and other things, that light up the colder months. Thats where the name comes from, brr as in brr it is c...

Swedish Candy has been exploding on social media recently, and I understand why. There is something special about it. And with Christmas around the corner, what could be better than making our own Swedish Christmas candy together? I have such fond memories from my childhood, about the weeks leadi...

As we say goodbye to Halloween, another holiday is starting to approach, Thanksgiving! The food, the decorations and most of all, that lovely, cozy mood. And it really is the perfect time to give your home that inviting, festive feeling that we all want when fall comes around. But maybe this is y...

Now that Christmas is approaching, it's time to start thinking about what to bring when you're invited to all kinds of events during the holiday season. In my opinion, a beautiful flower is always a great gift, and what could be more perfect during Christmas than the poinsettia? There's something...

Sometimes, we want to try new plants to help us decorate during the fall and winter. And what could be more fun than planting and tending to a Christmas Cactus? The Christmas cactus is a plant that will give your home beautiful and vibrant colors during the darker months, and who doesn't want tha...

Advent candle holders is something I grew up with. For me, it brings a feeling of peace, calm and excitement.And in Sweden, it is one of the most popular traditions to have one. Lighting a candle together, every sunday leading up to Christmas. It brings the whole family together, and just brings ...

Choosing a Christmas tree can be one of the most important parts of the holiday season. A beautiful tree can set the tone for the entire celebration, but what should you choose to get it just right? There are many questions: Should I get a large natural tree, a small potted tree, an artificial on...

Christmas is finally approaching, and with it comes one of my favorite things to do, which is to decorate my home for the holiday! And not only my home, but my garden and porch as well. Who says that your Christmas decorations have to be only inside your house? In this article, I'm going to share...

When talking about Christmas flowers, people usually mean poinsettias and amaryllis, but for me, the hyacinth is just as obvious a choice as the other two. It adds an extra splash of color and spreads its lovely fragrance throughout the home during the dark winter months. In this article, I’ll go...