On The Ledge
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsOn The Ledge is a podcast all about indoor gardening - helping you to grow everything from Aloe vera to the ZZ plant. Presenter Jane Perrone has been nuts about houseplants since she was knee high to a Swiss cheese plant. She quizzes the experts, helps you find cool new stuff to grow and figures out how to fix your plant problems. For more information, email [email protected] or visit janeperrone.com.
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Episode 289: launching the OTL sowalong, plus Anthuriums without cabinets
March 29, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBFind out how to join in with my annual houseplant seed sowing project, and I talk anthuriums with Gemma Haigh of The Plant Parlour. Plus I answer a question about boisduval scale. For full show notes including a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/sowalong-anthuriums Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Housepl...
Episode 288: air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant
March 13, 2024 16:29 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBI talk air plants (aka Tillandsias) with expert grower Don Billington, and I take on a listener question about another bromeliad - a poorly pineapple. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here. Support On The Ledge ...
Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal
March 01, 2024 17:05 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBHost Jane Perrone talks to Darryl Cheng aka House Plant Journal about the science of light for houseplants and how a light meter can up your houseplant game, and the Q&A covers how to tame an agave. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/light-meters Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener...
Episode 286: fungus gnats revisited
February 16, 2024 18:33 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBA blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplant pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions on saving a damaged cactus, rusty watering cans, flowering plants for Easter. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/fungus-gnats Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my housepla...
Episode 285: A Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants
February 02, 2024 15:05 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBI talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealybugs on cuttings. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here. Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.pat...
Episode 284: Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging
January 19, 2024 15:32 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBHost Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum. For full show notes including a transcript of this episode, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/284-questions Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on P...
Episode 283: The Cactus Hunters
January 05, 2024 15:30 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBI discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry marks on a prayer plant. For full show notes including a transcript, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/cactus-hunters Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support...
Episode 282: the venus flytrap
December 22, 2023 14:09 - 31 minutes - 25 MBHear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses. For full show notes and a transcript, visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/venus-flytrap Want to get yourself a copy of Legends of the Leaf my book on houseplants? Full info here http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Support On The Ledge on Patreon: h...
Episode 282: hear an extract from my book Legends of the Leaf on the venus flytrap
December 22, 2023 14:09 - 31 minutes - 25 MBHear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses. For full show notes and a transcript, visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/venus-flytrap Want to get yourself a copy of Legends of the Leaf my book on houseplants? Full info here http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Support On The Ledge on Patreon: h...
Episode 281, part 10: Begonia 'Silver Jewel' plus begonia care tips
December 15, 2023 17:04 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBFInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: htt...
Episode 281, part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii'
December 14, 2023 20:40 - 11 minutes - 9.05 MBToday I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge F...
Episode 281, part 8: the fierce begonia
December 08, 2023 15:44 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begonias. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On Th...
Episode 281, part 7: the sun-changing begonia
December 05, 2023 20:21 - 13 minutes - 18 MBToday’s begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my begonia top ten. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Suppo...
Episode 281, part 6: the super hairy begonia
December 04, 2023 19:14 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBBegonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn’t seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its distinctive leaves. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my bo...
Episode 281, part 5: the beefsteak begonia
December 01, 2023 15:36 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBIntroducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jan...
Episode 281, part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna'
November 30, 2023 15:55 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBI LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'd think! For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On...
Episode 281, part 3: iron cross begonia
November 29, 2023 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.58 MBThird on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that has been an iconic houseplant since the 1950s when it first entered the indoor plant world thanks to a chap called Maurice Mason. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Leg...
Episode 281, part 2: polkadot begonia
November 28, 2023 15:21 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBFind out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia maculata 'Wightii'. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: htt...
Episode 281, part 1: introducing my top ten Begonias
November 27, 2023 15:27 - 10 minutes - 14 MBI introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can grow. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.pat...
Episode 281, part one: introducing my top ten Begonias
November 27, 2023 15:27 - 10 minutes - 14 MBI introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can grow. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.pat...
Episode 280: Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants
November 24, 2023 11:19 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBStruggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee’s Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more alive in your home. Plus I answer a question about taming a Monstera. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/citrus-houseplants This episode is supported by Bloomsybox. Go to bloomsybox.com and enter code LEDGE25 to get 25% off site-wide now. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplan...
Episode 279: Staking moth orchids (Phalaenopsis)
November 10, 2023 15:03 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBTo stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants in films, and we hear from Helen in Meet the Listener. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/staking-moth-orchids Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.c...
Episode 278: Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell
November 03, 2023 12:56 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBHalloween week surprise! I drop an extra episode in which I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores plants and gardens as the inspiration for writers of crime fiction. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/gardening-murder-mystery Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legen...
Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen
October 27, 2023 18:24 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBI am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding! For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/leca-clay-pebbles Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patr...
Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout
October 13, 2023 18:17 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBI chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people’s precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, and how to make sure your plants arribe in great shape. Plus I answer a question about one of the world’s worst houseplants! For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/rare-plant-scout Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends o...
Episode 275: tissue culture with Plants In Jars
September 29, 2023 19:34 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBI find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree. Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and Superfan levels can listen to more chat with Laur in my bonus podcast An Extra Leaf. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Pa...
Episode 274: the black olive/shady lady/Bucida buceras tree
September 15, 2023 14:22 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBI find out about the indoor tree that’s being marketed as ‘the next fiddle leaf fig’ with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from listener Nicole. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow...
Episode 273: the hidden world of mosses
September 01, 2023 17:44 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBI talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/moss Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://w...
Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs
August 18, 2023 15:15 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBEver heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Join the ...
Episode 271: Farmer Nick
July 28, 2023 19:11 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBI chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more. For full show notes and a transcript, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/farmer-nick. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perr...
Episode 270: carnivorous plants in the greenhouse
July 07, 2023 19:42 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBI meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy. For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/carnivorous-plants Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perron...
Episode 269: How plants can save your life
July 03, 2023 12:30 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBJane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health. For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-health Chapters 0:02:53 Introduction to Dr. Ross Cameron and his new book 0:06:00 How plants can improve mental health 0:10:22 The power of scent 0:12:19 The connection between plants and our health 0:19:55 Q&A: Can worms be beneficial in houseplants? 0:26:19 Interview with Ross Cameron, part two 0:...
Episode 268: spiders and houseplants
June 19, 2023 10:02 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBI talk to arachnologist and houseplant collector Tea Francis about the spiders that live on and around our houseplants, including how to overcome your spider fears. Plus I answer a question about a Begonia. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-spiders Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook....
Episode 267: container food growing
June 09, 2023 17:59 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBI talk to container gardener Mark Ridsill Smith aka Vertical Veg about growing food in containers, both outside and in, plus I answer a question about growlights. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/container-food-growing Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: h...
Episode 266: the Chelsea flower show 2023
May 26, 2023 16:54 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBI offer up my thoughts on the Chelsea flower show and answer a question about houseplant pests. Plus we hear from listener Ange in Australia. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/chelsea-flower-show-2023 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon...
Episode 265: gold veined oxalis (Oxalis debilis 'Aureoreticulata')
May 12, 2023 15:26 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBI profile the beautiful gold veined oxalis (Oxalis debilis ‘Aureoreticulata’) and we hear from listener Alice in Meet the Listener. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/oxalis-aureoreticulata Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheled...
Episode 264: a sowalong update - plus what's inside your seeds
April 26, 2023 11:33 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBI update you on the seed-sowing exploits of both me and a bunch of listeners, plus I talk about the botanical terms of the different parts of a seed, and answer a question about a cactus with a fungal infection. For the full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/sowalong-seeds Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafb...
Episode 263: Legends of the Leaf illustrator Helen Entwisle
April 21, 2023 19:29 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBI chat to illustrator Helen Entwisle about our collaboration on book Legends of the Leaf, plus I answer a question about using ‘worm juice’ on houseplants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/legends-of-the-leaf-illustrations Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreo...
Episode 262: hear an extract of Legends of the Leaf
April 14, 2023 20:05 - 26 minutes - 36 MBHear an extract from my new book Legends of the Leaf, plus I answer a question about pruning cane begonias. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/legends-of-the-leaf-extract Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane P...
Episode 261: Not Another Jungle with Tony Le-Britton
March 31, 2023 19:02 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week I travel to Northampton to meet Tony Le-Britton and talk about his new book, Not Another Jungle, out April 6. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/not-another-jungle-book
Episode 260: repotting houseplants
March 24, 2023 09:53 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBGet the lowdown on repotting your houseplants, from spotting the signs to the nitty gritty of how to repot. Plus botanist Dr Scott Zona answers a question about plant lifespans. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/repotting-houseplants Thanks to True Leaf Market for supporting this week’s show. Get $10 off when yout spend $50 off now at trueleafmarket.com with promo code ONTHELEDGE10. Limit one use per customer.
Episode 259: Succulentomania - illustrations from an eighteenth century botanical treasury
March 16, 2023 15:21 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBI talk to author Caroline Ball about her new book exploring a groundbreaking eighteenth century work whose illustrations of succulents are still much loved today. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/259-cacti-succulents Thanks to True Leaf Market for supporting this week’s show. Get $10 off when yout spend $50 off now at trueleafmarket.com with promo code ONTHELEDGE10.
Episode 258: Q&A special
March 10, 2023 20:17 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBI answer a clutch of listener questions, covering everything from thrips to Homalomena, the shield plant. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/listener-questions-258 Thanks to True Leaf Market for supporting this week’s show. Get $10 off when yout spend $50 off now at trueleafmarket.com with promo code ONTHELEDGE10.
Episode 257: introducing the sowalong 2023, plus the sensitive plant
March 03, 2023 20:31 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBI introduce this year’s On The Ledge sowalong and talk to Joe Bagley about one of your favourite houseplants to grow from seed, the sensitive plant. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/sowalong-sensitive-plant Thanks to True Leaf Market for supporting this week’s show. Get $10 off when yout spend $50 off now at trueleafmarket.com with promo code ONTHELEDGE10.
Episode 256: celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and their houseplants
February 08, 2023 13:25 - 37 minutes - 52 MBListeners from the LGBTQ+ community talk about ‘what houseplants mean to me’, plus I answer a question about Streptocarpus. For full show notes visit: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/lgbtq-houseplants
Episode 255: A Deep Sea Dive into houseplants at RHS Wisley
February 08, 2023 13:23 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBI visit the Houseplant Takeover exhibit at RHS garden Wisley in Surrey and answer a question about moth orchid flower stems. Plus we hear from listener Lynette. For full show notes visit: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/wisley-houseplant-takeover-2023
Episode 254: an update on peat-free houseplants
February 03, 2023 20:33 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBI talk to the founders of Geb & Green, a new firm offering peat-free houseplants by mail order in the UK, and get an update on the campaign to end the use of peat in horticulture. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/peat-free-houseplants Check out the rest of my sustainability series of podcast episodes here. Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and Superfan tier can hear an extended interview on peat-free with Sally Morgan in An Extra Leaf 106 - scroll do...
Epsiode 253: succulents and staghorn ferns
January 27, 2023 22:08 - 37 minutes - 30 MBI talk succulents with Andrea Galbreath of succulent gift and design company @justsuccit, and I’m joined by fern expert Peter Blake to answer a question about a staghorn fern. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/succulents-staghorn-fern Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledg...
Episode 252: houseplant pot hacks
January 20, 2023 21:21 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBWhether you’re coping with wrongly-sized cachepots or containers with no drainage, I have a solution for you! Plus I answer a question about a sad avocado plant. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-pot-hacks
Episode 251: mycorrhizal fungi and houseplants
January 13, 2023 20:10 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBI learn more about the incredible relationships between plants and mycorrhizal fungi with the help of plant community ecologist Dr Sarah Emery, and I answer a question about a frozen jade tree. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/251-mycorrhizal-fungi