Episode 298: Monstera 'Thai Constellation' - a deep dive with Pretty in Green
Release Date: 06/21/2024
Episode 313: Getting our hands dirty with terrariums - goo and begonias under glass with The Begonia Ladies
On The Ledge
I'm joined by The Begonia Ladies aka Ash (@begoni.ash on Insta) and Nina (@begonia_lady on Insta) to talk terrarium goo and begonias under glass. For full show notes visit Want to ask me a question? Email . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your location and how long you have had the plant are always useful to help solve your issue! Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Follow Jane Perrone...
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Episode 312: My houseplant hot takes - and they get increasingly unhinged
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One houseplant podcaster (that's me!) pours the hottest of houseplant tea, in five perfectly portioned hot takes. And yes, they may well get slightly more unhinged towards the end. Come ride with me in my Terrarium Time Machine! For full show notes, visit Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 311: Teeny Tiny Terrarium Plants - I choose my top five
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Need teeny tiny plants for your terrarium? I've got you. I pick my top five plants that will fit into the smallest of glass containers. For full show notes visit Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 310: OTL sowalong - pollinating and growing Anthuriums from seed with The Plant Parlour
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Gemma Haigh aka The Plant Parlour joins me to share her tips on how to pollinate and grow Anthuriums from seed, in the latest instalment of the OTL sowalong, my mission to get listeners growing houseplants from seed. Warning to listeners with children: this episode does not contain any swear words but discusses the sexual reproduction of plants, with a bit of sexual innuendo along the way. I’d say it’s fine for teenagers and above, but parents, use your discretion! For full show notes visit Support On The Ledge on Patreon as a free or paid member to unlock exclusive content and...
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Episode 309: Whimsical houseplants
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Feeling drab? I name my top five whimsical houseplants to bring more joy into your life. For full show notes visit Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 308: A sowalong quick-start, hairy Philodendrons and why your Calathea is miserable
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For full show notes visit Support On The Ledge on Patreon: From April 3 to 10 2026 use code OTLBACK to get 20% off an annual membership. Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook:
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Episode 307: pickle plants
On The Ledge
Two plants named after the pickle, both from South Africa, both succulents - and one episode of On The Ledge dedicated to them! In this episode I explain why I am restarting On The Ledge, what you can do to help, and why I love these two pickly plants. For full show notes visit 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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OTL reloaded: leaf shine and cleaning leaves
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If your new plant has super-shiny leaves, it may have been treated with a leaf shine spray. I find out more about these products with Canadian garden writer , and discuss the best ways to clean plant leaves. Plus we hear from listener Beth. This episode of On The Ledge was first published in November 2020. For full show notes visit Legends of the Leaf is back! Buy it . Buy my book The Atlas of Deadly Plants: 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 306 part seven: the laughing man
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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
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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...
info_outlineHost Jane Perrone talks all things Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ with Chris Ernst of Pretty in Green: where this variegated wonder came from, how to grow it and why we love it.
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