Episode 293: why seeds matter with Jennifer Jewell, author of book What We Sow
On The Ledge
Host Jane Perrone talks to garden writer and podcaster Jennifer Jewell about her latest book What We Sow, and answers a question about biochar for houseplants. For full show notes and a transcript, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 292: Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons
On The Ledge
Host Jane Perrone talks to cactus and succulent grower and seller Tony Irons about some of his favourite plants, including Lithops. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants
On The Ledge
Host Jane Perrone talks to Hayley Stephens of Bristol-based cactus and succulent sellers Mint Plants to find out about their mission to save plants from the skip. For full show notes plus a transcript visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 290: OTL sowalong part two - where to start growing houseplants from seed
On The Ledge
Jane Perrone talks to Alina Smith of US houseplant seed sellers Plantflix about how to get started growing from seed, and answers a question about a Homalomena. For full show notes and a transcript visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 289: launching the OTL sowalong, plus Anthuriums without cabinets
On The Ledge
Find 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 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 288: air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant
On The Ledge
I 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 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal
On The Ledge
Host 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 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 286: fungus gnats revisited
On The Ledge
A 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 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 285: A Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants
On The Ledge
I 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 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 284: Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging
On The Ledge
Host 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 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
info_outlineI 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!
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