It’s time to sow some seeds and shoot the breeze about houseplant trends in this episode; plus I answer a question about two very similar-looking variegated houseplants: one rather rarer than the other.

PropagationJane PerroneJanuary 22, 2021Ficus, otlsowalong Comments

Episode 167: springtails and swiss cheese plants

In this week’s show I explain why springtails are nothing to be afraid of, and I explain how to take cuttings of the swiss cheese plant, Monstera deliciosa. Plus we hear from listener Jonathan in Meet the Listener.

Propagation, Houseplant scienceJane PerroneDecember 11, 2020springtails, MonsteraComment

Episode 161: tissue culture explained

I learn about the science of tissue culture and what it means for the houseplant industry with the help of Chris Reynolds, founder of tissue culture lab Seedless Labs. Plus I answer a question about an ivy and a Dracaena called Norman, and we hear from listener Karl.

Houseplant science, PropagationJane PerroneOctober 23, 2020Ivy, Tissue culture Comments

Episode 131: OTL sowalong part three - inside the seed

I find out what’s really going on inside your seeds, answer a question about great houseplant books and meet listener Sam.

Cacti & succulents, PropagationJane PerroneMarch 13, 2020otlsowalong, houseplant booksComment

Episode 130: OTL sowalong part two - your questions

I answer all your burning OTL Sowalong questions, plus Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening tackles a listener question about nutrients for hydroponic seed starters, and we meet listener Emily.

PropagationJane PerroneMarch 6, 2020otlsowalongComment

Episode 129: OTL Sowalong part one - growing ferns from spores

I kick off the 2020 #otlsowalong by discovering how to propagate ferns from spores, and I offer up my top tips for getting the most out of a visit to a plant show.

Foliage houseplants, PropagationJane PerroneFebruary 28, 2020plant shows, ferns, otlsowalongComment

Episode 98: the science of plant propagation

I explore the botany between houseplant propagation with horticulturist Leslie Halleck and answer a question about a floppy calla lily.

Propagation, Houseplant scienceJane PerroneJune 14, 2019air layering, propagation Comment

Episode 91: growing herbs indoors

I talk to YouTube gardening sensation Huw Richards about growing herbs indoors and answer a question about a Dracaena that’s receiving unwanted attention from a pet. Plus a bonus bit of seed sowing for the OTL sowalong.

Growing edibles, PropagationJane PerroneApril 26, 2019herbs, edibles, carnivorous plants, sowalongComment

Episode 90: fertilisers for houseplants plus OTL sowalong part four

From tablets to foliar sprays, choosing what to use when you fertilise houseplants can seem like a bit of a minefield, but On The Ledge is here to help you get your feeding right! Plus I answer a question about aquascaping soil and bring you part four of the On The Ledge sowalong, looking at what to do once your seedlings have emerged.

Propagation, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneApril 5, 2019fertilisers, aquascaping, sowalongComment

Episode 89: OTL houseplant sowalong part three

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.

PropagationJane PerroneMarch 29, 2019propagation, otlsowalongComment

Episode 88: African violets with Annie Rieck plus #OTLsowalong part two

I talk African violets with fellow podcaster and AV grower and judge Annie Rieck, answer a question about variegated Ctenanthe leaves and introduce part two of the #OTLsowalong.

Flowering houseplants, PropagationJane PerroneMarch 22, 2019African violets, Gesneriads, otlsowalongComment

Episode 87: conservatory love with Ruth Kassinger, plus #OTLsowalong part one

I talk conservatories with Ruth Kassinger, author of Paradise Under Glass, introduce part one of the On The Ledge sowalong, and answer a question about mould.

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