by Benson Talk

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...

I think we can all agree that fall has finally arrived. The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisp and halloween is just around the corner. And that also means its pumpkin season! These beautiful orange gourds are truly the symbol of halloween and fall for me. In this article, we ar...

Creating a fall wreath is a beautiful way to bring the warmth and colors of autumn into your home, a celebration of the season’s beauty and charm. As the weather turns colder and the leaves change color, crafting a wreath can be the perfect DIY-project for a cold fall evening. In this guide, we w...

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...

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...

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...