Episode 303: Late Night On The Ledge - Worcester Terrariums aka Ben Newell
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
Release Date: 09/26/2024
Episode 320: Houseplants that give me the ick
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
I love houseplants, but I draw the line at these three. Find out which houseplants I really can’t stand, and why! 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: Want to ask me a question? Email . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your...
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OTL reloaded - my top tips on how to give your houseplants a holiday outside this summer
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
This episode is a gem from the On The Ledge archive, first published during the Covid era as you'll see from the introduction. Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what you can put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don’t have any outside space. Plus I answer a question about moss poles and we hear from listener Sophie from Wales. 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...
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OTL reloaded: Aroids with Dr Peter Boyce
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
This episode is a gem from the On The Ledge archive, first published in 2021. Aroid expert Peter Boyce joins me to discuss the newly-formed European Aroid Society, exciting new developments in the world of aroids and why you should never cut the roots off your Monstera! Plus I answer a question about potting plants with no drainage hole. 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...
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OTL reloaded: Weird Plants by Chris Thorogood
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
I'm taking a break until July 17 but while I am gone, I am bringing you three gems from the On The Ledge archive. The first is episode 71, first published way back in 2018, all about some of the odder houseplants in existence. Dr Chris Thorogood is a botanist at Oxford Botanic Garden with a clever sideline in painting brilliant pictures of the plants he loves and studies: his new book, Weird Plants, is a brilliant book for anyone who wants to delve a bit deeper into some of the strangest corners of the botanical world. I find out from Chris why engineers are studying the slippery qualities of...
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Episode 319: Under glass at London’s Chelsea Physic Garden: a journey through 353 years of botanical history
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
Join Emily Hazell, the curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden, as she guides us through the rich history and diverse plant collections of this historic London garden, including the tropical corridor, pelargonium house and the carnivorous plant collection. For full show notes including images of the plants we talk about, visit Unlock ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by support On The Ledge on Patreon. There’s an - including free ones - about repotting houseplants and what substrates to use to read right now! Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on...
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Episode 318: How to use propagation to save your plants from disaster
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
If your plants are going through a rough patch, propagation can give them a new lease of life. Houseplant expert and hybridiser Lindsay Sisti () talks me through her plant renovation tips. This week’s guest Lindsay runs a home-based nursery outside of Chicago, USA where she develop and propagates unique collector specimens. Check out her online plant boutique: Lindsay’s book is out now. 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...
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Episode 317: Anthurium Breeding Insights and more with Dr. Jeff Block
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
Explore the fascinating world of tropical plant breeding through the expert lens of Dr. Jeff Block, an anaesthesiologist and passionate anthurium breeder. Find out why slow pokes get the heave-ho in the breeding process, why naming a plant after your wife has hidden benefits, and why water quality matters when it comes to velvet Anthuriums. Many thanks to Grow Tropicals for hosting this interview. You can buy Anthurium 'Michelle' from them . This week’s guest Dr Jeff Block is a Miami-based physician-botanist best known for breeding tropical plants including Anthuriums. ...
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Episode 316: Deadly nightshade - as a houseplant?!
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
Have you ever thought about growing deadly nightshade indoors? Me neither! But Kenny Moiane aka on Instagram is here to tell us all how it’s done - and why we should be captivated by these incredible plants. For full show notes visit WARNING Poisonous plants deserve our respect and understanding. The information in this podcast is for entertainment only - please keep poisonous plants well away from children, pets and anyone who may not know the dangers of ingesting them. Seek professional medical help before using any plant medicinally. Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Check...
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Episode 315: The houseplants that stole the show at Chelsea 2026
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
I visit Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show and chat to some of the designers behind the plants. 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 314: Becoming a fulfilled plant person with Sydney Plant Guy
On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
Sydney Plant Guy aka Jan Gettmann joins me to talk about how to get the most out of houseplants - without the overwhelm, the excessive plant hauls and the pest infestation crashouts. 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:
info_outlineHost Jane Perrone is joined by terrarium maker extraordinaire Ben Newell (Worcester Terrariums) in the final Late Night On The Ledge episode.
For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/worcester-terrariums
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 themed back catalogue?
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