Singapore | Hosting a plant workshop, new foods & exploring the city

[@idahslife]

benji, i was the workshop attendee that told you I have been a viewer since college and I am coming out of my quiet shell with this comment! hope you enjoyed your time in Singapore and always continue to do what you love and try new things because it inspires us all as well ❤❤

[@patriciaromero5347]

You have no idea how much peace your video gave me. My mom died yesterday and today we had the funeral. I was her primary caretaker and she lived with me, i came back to a very silent home. I do have my brother and his family, so i wasn’t alone…. But its not the same. Seeing your singapore video gave me a little lift me up, and I laughed when you wrote you always wanted to see the Marina Bay Sands after watching crazy rich Asians because i also want to see them after that movie. Lol. Very glad your workshops were a success!

[@ozinnias]

im so sorry for your loss, i hope you find continued peace and joy for the rest of your days

[@hopefulbe9854]

Hi, I’m so sorry for your loss, I’m sending you warm hugs

[@konap1338]

Hope your doing well! Stay strong, sending u love❤

[@MaggieMagnoli]

sending you so much love to fill your heart of your loss. xx

[@michellewemegah]

sending so much love to you. I'm SO sorry for your loss ❤

[@keikoikiew]

Hi! I’m Keira the one that gave you the gift it was so so amazing getting to meet you!! Truly such a wonderful experience 😭😭🙏💗

[@junzaragoza608]

I love your profile pic so much lol

[@safiamccants9476]

My parakeet sang along with Benji as he played with your gift. (20:17). Your present is so lovely.

[@HipyoTech]

So awesome that you got to visit and work with Soilboy! They are one of my fav plant stores (that I've never been able to buy from hahaha)

[@plantcey]

Hipyo 0.o

[@markosgstudios5007]

did not expect to see you here haha

[@manpreet3193]

Benji, you don’t have to worry about public speaking at all. I find the way you talk very honest and soothing. I could listen to you for hours and hours. It helps me feel relaxed. And I never knew Chris would be the same. I love listening to his vlogs, even though we have different tastes in books. Just finished watching all his vlogs, a few two times (hope it doesn’t make me sound like a weirdo).

[@urfavdisabilitygal]

This video made me so soft😭😭 I’ve been following you for years and I do not cry but I’m tearing up just seeing you reap the rewards of all the love and genuine care you’ve put into this channel. We all love and support you so bad and it’s so sweet and exciting to see you continue to excel and thrive and feel the impact you’ve had on us back onto yourself through these gifts and meetings and opportunities!! 🎉❤ can’t think of anyone more deserving of the love and praise youre now getting❤

[@SimplyEteL]

You made my country look so good, Benji! I have been following you for a couple years now and thank you for your content! ◡̈ Cheers - love from Singapore.

[@futuroid]

the gratitude moment made me cry fr

[@SYAZRIELZAINUDDIN]

it was so nice to finally get to meet you in person!! thank you for the fun workshop! do come back soon 😊

[@nope4779]

I want the best for you guys

[@HausByG]

Hope you enjoyed Singapore, visit again soon!

[@aakikorin4154]

my heart feels so warmed after this video. it’s inspired me to continue to connect with likeminded people 🥰🥰 and find my community

[@lavenderpurp6610]

You are lovely benjie, and oh we love longer videos from you. Its always calming and lovely to watch your videos.❤

[@VampguyN85]

That workshop was impressive. And the conservatory at the end was breathtaking. I found your channel in the last week and am so impressed already by your development over the years with your knowledge, personal growth, and curated plant collection. It's awesome to see and these videos are so inspiring. If you ever thought about doing a plant workshop in Massachusetts, I would totally sign up for it.

[@larab5214]

I started watching you to see your plants, but there is a calm gentleness about you that I really enjoy. I also have loved watching your style develop. Honestly. I am also one of those that loves to watch your videos at the end of that day and I have fallen asleep-- but I always watch it again the next night and for however many nights it takes to see the whole thing. 😊

[@sharonho2118]

I hope you had a really good time in Singapore. Please come back again. I started watching your KZbin 3 months ago. You have such talents and great personality

[@junzaragoza608]

Since you talked about the community in this video, I would just like to say that I am so thankful that this community and your youtube channel exist. I have a very stressful job and your videos are one of the joys I look forward to. You've inspired me to take care of plants and that helped a lot with my mental health.

[@patriciagrant4913]

This trip to Singapore video was amazing!!! You guys did a great job at the workshop, Benji you did great with your students at the workshop, no need to be nervous anymore. I loved the graciousness of the people there. I would love to visit Singapore someday, to experience the beauty of the plant world there. I've been a plant mom for many years. However, I've learned so many new things, and creative ways to display plants by watching your videos. Your videos are never rushed or boring. Thanks for that.

[@pjaneheil]

Hi Benji, I too am shy, and watching & listening to ur videos, keeps me calm, and I honestly know it's ur voice for me keeps me calm, and yes so calm , I don't take my anxiety meds, I'm so happy for you & ur partner that finally you got to travel to Singapore. I hope in ur future videos you would do us the pleasure of adding ur partner to ur videos, it's all about working as a team. I simply Adore ur work, don't ever stop doing what u do BEST. ❤❤❤, Share ur love to the human race, sending much love, & peace ✌️

[@dreamersfolly]

What a surreal experience. I would've melted listening to the sound of silence. Thank you for sharing 🌱💚

[@candiceb2010]

Benji this video really touched me, your videos are such a calming regular part of my life, my ideal weekend kicks off with a quiet morning drinking coffee and catching up on your videos. Sometimes my life is busy and stressful, and settling into your home design and plant care is like settling into a good cozy book. Thank you for everything that you do!

[@geolee9522]

Such a pleasure watching this video. Your videos always give me such a sense of much needed calm. Thanks for sharing this bit of your life.

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

unrelated but I love how often you take the cheaper/usually sustainable option and not only that, but how you show it in your videos. it's impactful

[@flamBeauant]

Your videos are helping me through a really hard break up. Your videos are so peaceful and remind me to take care of my plants. Thank you

[@-_M___M_-]

Congrats on all the success Benji. You deserve all this. Be proud.

[@pjaneheil]

Hi Benji, I never knew Singapore was this breathtaking ❤️, and the place where the plants were, I Just LOVED the whole travel experience you shared with us on KZbin ❤❤❤

[@michellewemegah]

literally started crying when you said your thanks and shared sweet momnets you had with your viewers. humanity can be so, so tender sometimes ❤

[@kei-w]

This video is one of my favorite videos from you! It's so wholesome it warms up my heart. Though my absolute favorite is your first Vietnam video with your dad. That one made me cry.

[@jumelabangcaya2331]

I really love your vlog benjie its so calm, I'm happy to see out of your shell.Thanks to Jahal ❤ for exposing u to different activities😘

[@snuppl512]

I've watching your video after a long time, so i might have missed some of your life updates. You've started plant workshops! that's nice!, talking about our little plant community, it doesn't seems like that little anymore. you've come a long way! omg i have the same whistling bird item you tried in this video!

[@KirahsUltraFavs101]

I was a feeling a little low and came across this video on my homepage. Finished it feeling calm and serene. And as someone living in Singapore, your video made me appreciate a different perspective to this place I call home. Subscribed, and hope you'll come back soon one day! ♥️

[@vianka4918]

this was so beautiful to watch and witness you coming out of your comfort zone :) i also don’t like public speaking, and get serious nerves at the thought of it but seeing you try to overcome that fear really makes me think of what i could do to improve as well..thank you for being such a great inspiration! congrats on how far you’ve come :)

[@lindawales2394]

I am not at all surprised that you have such great rapport with your followers. You have a very natural sweet gentle soulful personality. Its a refreshing change to all the noisy utubers trying sometimes a bit too hard to get followers. You just do what your love and it works. I would love to see you do a coffee table book on your travels and your workshops.

[@marilyn3605]

I’m so proud of you of you!! I love your channel! Your voice is so soothing !!! And LOVE your content!! I’m happy for you!,❤

[@oyuntsetsegenkhbat3274]

You are so sweet and gentle. Lovely to see your vlogs always!!

[@zhihuiho9364]

The algorithm recommended your kokedama video to me and then this popped up - I was surprised that you came to SG and now I’m sad that I only became a fan of yours after you visited my city!!! We’re glad you had fun ❤ Please come visit again anytime~ ❤

[@lalmuanpuiakhalthang750]

Just when i needed it the most ❤

[@gordonissocoollike]

Absolutely a privilege to see the work shops the fishes and the amazing rain forest , thank you

[@mechanicswife6821]

So cool! 😍 your workshop project. The suspended plant container is so lovely. Happy to hear your thoughts on getting back into aquariums, too. I would love this for you and your viewers (especially me lol) ❤

[@Ohreaaally-un4ly]

I've been following your content for a few years now, and even though I'm not quite a plant mom yet, I make sure to catch every vlog and tutorial you posted just to hear you speak. I didn't get a chance to join the workshop and meet you while you were in Singapore, but it felt like I was there too when you expressed your gratitude in the video! 💚

[@EditaVargova-xb4oh]

Congratulations Benji. You deserve it. Love all your videos. Very relaxing and inspirational.

[@jessicae.9840]

i’ve been watching your channel since your college videos, and seeing you come this far is incredible! I teared up too when you started talking about your overwhelming gratitude 🫶

[@jbielinski12]

So glad to see the growth you have accomplished since I started watching your videos. The workshops. The travel to various countries supporting your work. And don't worry about the public speaking. It will come and be comfortable with you. I told my son for those few instances he has had to publicly speak. Just get up there and do what they expect. They want you there. You belong there. Yes, they will listen to 'most' words you say. They will look at what you are doing. But they will listen and watch far more deeply if you stammer or falter. It will take time to gain the confidence. Until then do this... ... Visualize what the person they want to watch and listen to looks and sounds like. Visualize their confidence. Visualize their physicality of how they own the spot they are inhabiting. Then start to visualize replacing 'that person' with you. Visualize what that person/you looks and sounds like. Visualize the confident delivery of information that person/you are achieving. It's sort of a 'fake it till you make it' for public speakers. And it does work. It did for me. Will it work for others? Don't know. Some of it helped my son. Some didn't. And that's fine. You pick up what works. Discard (maybe just until a later time, maybe forever) what doesn't. After doing this for a while he was able to bring himself to take a public speaking workshop. Which he hadn't even been able to consider before. Also plan for all kinds of possibilities. All kinds of questions. All kinds of things going wrong within the project and how to get the situation moving forward again. Sorry for my dissertation. And for tossing info across the bough that someone could easily already know. Again, thanks for giving us a small small glimpse into your life. You're doing great. You already have a wonderful presence with your soothing vocals and easy manner.

[@iancampbell168]

Ahhh I’ve said it so many times, your videos bring me such calm and peace. Thank you! Maybe one day I’ll get to attend one of your plant sessions, you create wonderful work!

[@mariacastellanos988]

Benji I know that just un outsider fan of you but ,I feel so proud of you and your achievements as a young man,as well for JiaHao. I think you two balance each other on your work at the same time helps you with your shyness.👍🏻

[@put4ng1n4m0]

You painted Singapore in such good light. Wish I went back to plants and knew u were coming! Hope to join your next SG event. :)

[@lorrainemaccarelli4655]

Hi Benji! What an awesome trip & an amazing opportunity. How wonderful for the people able to attend. I love the conservatory & gardens too.

[@Kritika-thapaa]

Hi Benji, I had a quick suggestion that I think could be really helpful for a lot of people, including myself. It would be amazing if you could create a beginner's guide to plants, especially for indoor plants. Your expertise would make it so much easier for those of us who are just starting out to get the hang of caring for them.

[@nkanyezitshabalala5256]

Every one in this video is so cute, I can't help it. From you to Jihao (hope spelt correctly) to members of your workshop.

[@aletheafaele8485]

Your guests at the workshops looks so sweet! Loved seeing him happy they were to take photos with you and Jiahao

[@sarahisoverhere]

This vid made me tear up - so sweet to see how far you have come 🥹

[@nukmanjais351]

I was soo convinced I’ll be able to make it to attend one of these workshops because I’m back home in Malaysia for the summer but I couldn’t for personal reasons ❤ at least I’m seeing the vlog now. Hope you do more workshops like this benji!

[@LeafyConversations]

Wow I would have never thought Singapore would be so beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing us with you Benji.

[@Ariya2112]

I saw you bought Days at the Morisaki Bookshop in Chris's vlog so I bought it yesterday and completed it today Loved it. Have a Good day Benji🌷

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Loved this book! I bought it too because of Benji❤

[@vlong7112]

What a magical trip!! Thank you for sharing it (and yourself) with us 🫰🏽💚

[@SailorCSH]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us! I also went to Singapore and would recommend Gardens by the Bay to any plant lover. Even without the Cloud Forest (which has a ticket cost), there’s a lot of free outdoor gardens in the area (including a desert garden named Sun Pavilion, with huge cacti and euphorbia that I was surprised by because Singapore is so humid).

[@rhodealexandre6583]

I really enjoy this video but the singer at the end was the cherry on top of the cake for me. Thank you Benji

[@hannahchang3278]

The fancy goldfish you mentioned are called ranchu! They are also my fav for the same reasons 🥰🥰

[@bevyau]

welcome to singapore!! 🤩 remember to stay hydrated cos its super humid here!!

[@LunarWind99]

What a fun video! So glad you had a good time in Singapore 🙂 The part where you read the subscribers letter was so sweet ❤️

[@MaggieMagnoli]

That plant studio if everything I want my home to feel like! It looks so serene and so peaceful!

[@sinvtr]

we are proud of you! you deserve great things.

[@matthewflinchum5452]

I loved your video. I want to take a workshop from you in the future! It looks so relaxing and a chance to be creative with a live construction to take home. Nice job! ❤🙂

[@angela86753]

Another wonderful travel video. Thanks for taking us along Benji 🧡🌿

[@grisespino5342]

Congratulations Benji and JiaHao! I would have loved to be in your workshop. Singapore is beautiful 🤩. I want to go! I admire you doing what scares you. You did great!

[@karin9373]

Amazing! What a great experience and thanks for sharing it. I loved your workshop and the pieces people were making. I get so much inspiration from your vlogs. Thank you ❤️

[@janelte]

Sappy is just great! Grateful for you and your content.

[@Amacott99]

Oh wow…..hello from Singapore! Our home for the last year. Hope you enjoyed every second.

[@a_cycy]

i'm not joking if i say benji that this video made me cry. not for any particular reason, but listening to your words and how much you dreamed as a kid made me emotional. i'm so grateful that i got to discover you and now i can stick with you and your videos while relaxing and loving plants even more. 🪴

[@juliaz1965]

i giggled when you said that restaurant in Singapore felt like your uncle's house 😆 it reminded me of my uncle's home when i was a child too! we are Filipino though :)

[@stephmeikle5556]

You are doing an amazing job and it is super inspiring that you put yourself out there!

[@GrantsInYourPants]

I don’t think I’ve commented before, but I wanted to also say I’ve been watching you since your college videos as well! Love your stuff 🙏🏼

[@jbielinski12]

Super trees... beautiful. Have to look into these. Thanks. I've seen them in pictures from a distance. Much more beautiful close up.

[@demtix4381]

Benji makes my mornings so much better ❤

[@latui7350]

Benji you're so famous now! I love it when good things happen to great people!

[@rosierose1167]

Hi Benji I think it's wonderful that you were able to go to the Philippines for a Plant event. Beautiful scenery, the food looks delicious, you look so happy & how wonderful U met so many new friends... PS; when people say, they had a wonderful life we can always remember all the good times, smiles & all the good Munchies we had to eat. Great video!!

[@aiai-j7i]

My claustrophobia kicked in when you were filming in that capsule, lol!! I love the name Soilboy!

[@curtpadgett40]

Excellent video.....your just so calm and peacfull......😊

[@lilouthree8607]

I miss Singapore so much, it was on my wishlist to visit Soilboy but we didnt have time 😢 hopefully next time i get to visit them!!!

[@mosslou9854]

the live sound of silence cover is really touching 🌟🌱🌿♥️

[@cuteeeeelife]

It feels so good to see you .💗

[@mrcroft2007]

What a great adventure! So cool to see nepenthes in the greenhouse! Please make an updated video about your carnivorous plants.

[@troysteiner9452]

Good job Benji you guys are cool kid🐣🐥

[@johnwenban9799]

Great content Benji. Loved it!

[@maggievel7394]

Que bonito video, para empezar un maravilloso Domingo!!! Gracias Benji, thanks

[@yneshAshanti]

Oh Benji. If you thought Singapore was good, wait till you cross the border to Malaysia. Food heaven, beautiful islands, amazing beaches.

[@CC-QIrsh]

It’s hard to believe that public speaking is also a challenge to you, when you speak so eloquently. I know what you mean though because it’s been a challenge of mine all my life, and has been such a deterrent. Anyway, I love your channel so much. I’ve recently discovered it (about 8 months ago), and ended up binge-watching your older videos one weekend. I’ve learned so much, because I enjoy gardening. I always look forward to your new posts. Thank you so much, you’ve gained a supporter all the way from 🇿🇦💚. PS. Say hi to Chris and Theo, and the new addition to the family. 🐈

[@pixidanberty5530]

I am so very proud of you Benji ❤

[@russelltan8957]

So so so proud of you!!!! wish i could have made it for your workshop & met u & jiahao in person 😭😭 hope you’ll both come back someday!💛

[@tomearle4599]

Benji, you're talk in the middle of this video about your supporters and the relationship we have with you - all of that was beautiful. The life you share with Chris here, for the many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, that's such a huge thing to share as it's really important to see queer people thrive, personally and professionally. Take care of your precious heart ❤

[@FangHuina4]

Hiiii a Singaporean fan here and I've been watching you for quite some time and omg i was shocked to see that you were in Singapore gahhh I'm so sad i hope I get to see you irl lah next time! hheheh

[@lindaedwards4632]

Wow what a beautiful place and great opportunity 💕😀🇨🇦

[@simpleenolly]

You're amazing. ❤ like a calm in the storm called life

[@josephcirasella5211]

Great Content. Closing in on 500K Subs. Congrats!

[@aidil4214]

I wish i met you Benji! Hope you enjoyed Singapore!

[@bestmentoring]

Always a pleasure to see your kids!

[@gingercaudill7219]

This was by far one of the most heartfelt videos I’ve ever seen!! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your journey!! Ginger

[@sdqsdq6274]

good to see many are into terrariums , anyway there a good japanese movie called Say hello for me , probably sponsor by ada , for those into aquascape

[@wenxinamandatang2521]

Thank you Benji! You've impacted my life so much as well! :) - Viewer from Singapore

[@quite_fair]

Waving at you from across the border (Malaysian, been following you for a couple years now! hadn't known you were hosting a workshop until I saw your Instagram posts, and was insanely jealous because I couldn't make it...). This was a lovely video! Hoping to be able to catch another workshop if it ever happens!