I visit the national collection of Lithops at Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery in the Peak District and answer a question about plants for windowless bathrooms.
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Listen to a live episode of On The Ledge recorded at the inaugural Cactusworld Live event. Plus, I answer a question about the seed pods of the string of hearts.
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London-based garden designer Martha Krempel shows me her stunning indoor/outdoor garden, featuring some seriously big plants, including a towering succulent Euphorbia called Pablo. And I ask a question about how listeners document their houseplant care regime.
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I visit the Chelsea flower show to talk to three expert exhibitors about air plants, cacti and succulents, and answer a question about a Pilea with a poorly leaf.
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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 am joined by epiphytic cactus expert Mark Preston to talk about how to take care of Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving cacti, aka Schlumbergera and Rhipsalidopsis. And I answer a question about baby spider plants.
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Michael Perry aka Mr Plant Geek joins me to share some of his insights into the houseplant scene in China, Japan and Thailand, from how much you’d pay for a 6ft Adenium in Thailand to how the Chinese are marketing houseplants to children. Plus I answer a jaw-dropping question from a listener who has a peace lily that’s anything but peaceful…
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As it’s the final episode of the year, I thought I’d have some fun and discuss some of the houseplants that embody the Pantone colour of the year for 2019, ‘living coral’; plus I offer up some festive houseplant care tips and talk about what’s coming up in 2019 on the podcast.
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I speak to three plant photographers to find out their top tips on lighting, framing and focusing your shot. Plus - I answer a question about a Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ that’s letting its name down by being anything but pink.
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Join me as I tour Dutch houseplant nurseries with fellow plant nut James Wong, finding out how growers produce millions of plants of every kind, from Ficus to barrel cacti. Plus a question about houseplants for poorly ventilated places.
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If you’ve listened to episode after episode of me talking about my plants, and have wondered exactly what my plant collection looks like, now is your chance! I offer up a tour of my kitchen and sun room plants, and answer a question about Adenium seed pods.
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I profile seven iconic trailing plants in bite-sized daily mini-episodes. From string of pearls to flame violet, find out how to look after these fascinating indoor beauties.
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