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.
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I meet Tony Le-Britton to talk about his new book, Not Another Jungle.
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I interview UK houseplant enthusiast Jade Murray about her new book The Indoor Garden, answer a question about wick watering and we meet listener Dorian.
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Maria Failla of podcast Bloom & Grow Radio joins me to share tips from her new book Growing Joy and share our favourite houseplant books.
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Dr David Hessayon’s book The Houseplant Expert has been inspired indoor gardeners for decades. I talk to two fellow horticulturists who knew him well, and reflect on his legacy. Plus I answer a question about moving a 5ft cactus, and we hear from a ten-year-old houseplant fan.
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Find out how you can claim your copy of my forthcoming book on houseplants.
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Warning, this episode is seriously relaxing! I read from a Victorian book on indoor gardening that should provide the perfect aural backdrop to a chill-out session, some plant care or even an afternoon nap.
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I find out what’s really going on inside your seeds, answer a question about great houseplant books and meet listener Sam.
Read MoreHouseplants come, houseplants go, but there are some that stick with you through thick and thin. I've talked to people about the longlived leafy friends: where they came from, how they kept them going and what they mean to them.
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On The Ledge goes back to basics this week: I interview writer and gardener Katherine Price about her new book Get Plants: How to Bring Green Into Your Life, published by Kew. We major on succulents, covering how to pronounce "kalanchoe", the symbolism of the sempervivum and how to get in tune with your plants.
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This week I find out what yellowing leaves mean in a houseplant, confess to sawing a peace lily in half and get the lowdown on plant pests from Veronica Peerless, whose new book How Not To Kill Your Houseplant (£9.99 from DK) is out now.
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