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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Find out what I learned during my trip to the Netherlands to learn more about the houseplant growing industry there with fellow plant nut James Wong. Plus I answer a question about British native plants grown as houseplants.
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I find out why engineers are studying the slippery qualities of Nepenthes pitchers, which creature uses a pitcher plant as a toilet, and why Stapelia flowers look mouldy with botanist Dr Chris Thorogood. And I answer a question about a droopy string of hearts plant.
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This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the RHS Urban Garden Show in London, with garden writer Alys Fowler and London-based horticulturist and garden designer Rob Stacewicz. Plus a question on how glass in windows and conservatories affects plant growth.
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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 demonstrate how I get a plant ready to come inside, and talk to Norwegian houseplant collector Tommy Tonsberg about how he gets his plants through the long winter.
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