Episode 284: Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging
Release Date: 01/19/2024
Episode 306 part seven: the laughing man
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep you'll hear a personal spooky story from my childhood. Who was the laughing man? Let me know your theories. If you'd like to find out more about Gore Hill and the Martyrs burned on a pyre in Amersham in the reign of King Henry VIII, visit this page on the website. Want to buy a copy of The Atlas of Deadly...
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Episode 306 part six: my recommendations for spooky stuff
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep you'll hear my recommendations for spooky stuff to listen to, watch and read in the run-up to Halloween. Want to buy a copy of The Atlas of Deadly Plants right now? . Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on...
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Episode 306 part five: the pea that's a biological weapon
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep you'll hear a chapter from the book about Abrus precatorius, the rosary pea. Want to buy a copy right now? . 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: ...
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Episode 306 part four: treacherous remission
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep I talk about two terms you might hear in connection with plant poisonings - treacherous remission and therapeutic range. Want to buy a copy right now? . 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: ...
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Episode 306 part three: WIN a copy of The Atlas of Deadly Plants
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep I'm offering you the chance to WIN one of five copies of the book. Visit the show notes to find out how. Want to buy a copy right now? . 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...
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Episode 306 part two: a toxic tree, the European yew
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this part I’ll be telling you a little about a tree that features in the book - Taxus baccata, the European yew: a source of poison and weaponry through history. Want to buy a copy right now? . Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on...
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Episode 306 part one: Introducing The Atlas of Deadly Plants
On The Ledge
For full show notes visit My new book is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I’d celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this part I’ll be telling you a little about the book and giving you the chance to listen to the introduction so you can really get an idea of what it is all about! Want to buy a copy right now? . Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support On The Ledge on...
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Episode 305: Pots and drainage - does a layer of stones help?
On The Ledge
Avery Rowe joins me to talk about one of the most vexed questions in the world of gardening - does a ‘drainage layer’ of rocks or gravel aid water drainage from a pot? The answer may surprise you! 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 304: A life update (RIP Wolfie) plus a preview of my new podcast, Scribehound Gardening's Deep Dive
On The Ledge
Find out what’s been happening in On The Ledge Towers since the last episode of the podcast in September 2024, and listen to a preview of my new podcast. For full show notes visit Want to find out more about Scribehound Gardening? Why not take out a trial subscription : there’s more info . Subscribe to the Scribehound Gardening Deep Dive podcast on or . You can listen to the rest of the Ben Dark episode . .
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Episode 303: Late Night On The Ledge - Worcester Terrariums aka Ben Newell
On The Ledge
Host Jane Perrone is joined by terrarium maker extraordinaire Ben Newell () in the final Late Night On The Ledge episode. For full show notes visit What is Late Night On The Ledge? Imagine a late night TV chat show featuring your favourite planty guests, a dash of gossip and the odd rant. Please note: this episode features swearing and probably isn’t suitable for younger ears. If you need to find another episode to listen to, why not check out my ? 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...
info_outlineHost Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum.
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