I discover a bid get an orchid flower emoji added to the suite of symbols we use on our phones. And I answer a question about polka dot Begonia cuttings.

Jane PerroneApril 3, 2020emoji challengeComment

Midweek bonus 3: let's hear it for the birds

In this bonus episode, I update you on all things On The Ledge, and we meet listener Pam!

Jane PerroneApril 1, 2020midweek bonusComment

Episode 133: a houseplant tour with Mercy Morris

I visit the home of houseplant seller Mercy Morris to explore her personal collection of plants, and answer a question about plants for a super-sunny windowsill.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneMarch 27, 2020airplantsComment

Midweek bonus 2: keep on keeping on, Little Joe and a birdsong soundscape

In this extra episode, I meet listener Sadie from Colorado, USA, talk to Matt Candeias of podcast In Defense of Plants about new film Little Joe, and chill out with the birds in my garden.

Jane PerroneMarch 25, 2020midweek bonusComment

Episode 132: Plant Tribe with the Urban Jungle Bloggers

I chat to Ijor Josifovic and Judith de Graaff, founders of Urban Jungle Bloggers, about their new book Plant Tribe, plus I answer a question about how to avoid overwatering your plants during a pandemic lockdown, and we meet listener Maria.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneMarch 20, 2020sowalongComment

Midweek bonus 1: how we're going to get through this...

I've been thinking about how On The Ledge can respond to the current crisis we are all facing. In this bonus midweek episode, I bring you my thoughts so far. Plus we meet listener Jenn.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneMarch 18, 2020midweek bonusComment

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 128: Monstera Mansion tour at RHS Wisley

RHS garden Wisley in Surrey in the UK has taken a new approach to displaying houseplants with its houseplant takeover exhibition: I take a tour with horticulturist Callum Munro-Faure. And I answer a question about whitefly on a hibiscus.

Styling houseplantsJane PerroneFebruary 14, 2020houseplant stylingComment

Episode 127: sustainability part three - pots

I look at the alternatives to plastic pots, offer up some tips on using cachepots, and talk to ceramic designer Hannah Morrow about her collection of pots inspired by a set of David Hockney paintings. PLus I answer a question about variegated Monsteras, and we meet listener Ash.

Jane PerroneFebruary 7, 2020sustainabilityComment

Bonus episode: plant passports in the UK - what you need to know

I interview the UK’s plant health chief, Nicola Spence about how the new rules on plant passports work and who is affected by the changes.

Pests & diseasesJane PerroneFebruary 4, 2020Comment

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