Gemma Haigh aka The Plant Parlour joins me to share her tips on how to pollinate and grow Anthuriums from seed.
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I learn more about the incredible relationships between plants and mycorrhizal fungi with the help of Dr Sarah Emery, and I answer a question about a frozen jade tree.
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Dr Scott Zona joins me to talk about his new book, a Gardener’s Guide to Botany, plus I get some feedback on Fluval Stratum.
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Listener German Rivera joins me to talk about his experiences growing Alocasias and Marantas in California, and I answer a question about making pots fuller.
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Rifle through the recycling bin and you’ll find plenty of stuff you can use to help your houseplants. Plus I answer a question about a droopy Alocasia and we hear from listener Natalie.
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I explore the botany between houseplant propagation with horticulturist Leslie Halleck and answer a question about a floppy calla lily.
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I talk to houseplant stylist and Instagram sensation Hilton Carter about his new book Wild At Home, his plants and why indoor gardening is the perfect escape from the stresses of modern life. And I answer a question about a pelargonium with a problem.
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This week is an On The Ledge sowalong extravaganza! We’re now getting to the nitty gritty - the actual seed sowing bit - so my dog Wolfie and I are off to my potting shed to see what’s sprouting there, plus I have special guest Robert Pavlis to answer a question about using wood ash on houseplants.
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The BCSS’s Mark Preston returns to talk about forest cactus propagation, plus Hatiora, Lepismium and Rhipsalis. And I answer a question ahout getting hold of that must-have plant, Christia obcordata.
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I interview Rose Ray and Caro Langton of green interiors firm Ro Co to find out about their new book on propagation, Root, Nurture, Grow. And I answer a question about the purple shamrock plant.
Read MoreI take a look at how to propagate succulents from existing plant material, aka cuttings (take a listen back to On The Ledge episode 36 for information on sowing from seed). And I answer questions about a jade plant with a split in its stem, and offer suggestions for small plants for a bedroom shelf.
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