Warning, this episode is seriously relaxing! I read from a Victorian book on indoor gardening that should provide the perfect aural backdrop to a chill-out session, some plant care or even an afternoon nap.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneAugust 14, 2020houseplant booksComment

Episode 150: Introducing the On The Ledge manifesto

In this milestone 150th episode, I lay out my manifesto for On The Ledge and answer a question about growing tomatoes, plus we meet listener Lydia and look back at some highlights from the last 50 episodes.

Jane PerroneJuly 19, 2020tomatoes, ediblesComment

Episode 149: terrarium tips and National Collections

I find out how you could become the guardian of a major houseplant genus, and answer a listener question about making terrariums.

Growing under glassJane PerroneJuly 16, 2020terrariums, Hoya, TradescantiaComment

Episode 148: leaf botany part two - CAM and guttation explained

Terrestrial ecologist Dr Polly Schiffman explains these vital plant processes, plus I answer a question about a lanky Pilea and we hear from Joe from Texas in Meet the Listener.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneJuly 9, 2020Pilea, leaf botany, guttation, CAM Comments

Episode 147: identifying houseplants

If you’ve ever been flummoxed by a houseplant that came with a label marked simply ‘foliage’, this episode will help you start to figure out the name of your new addition.

Houseplant science, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneJuly 3, 2020Comment

Episode 146: helping houseplants cope with a heatwave, plus a Hoya question

When it's unusually hot, you may feel the strain: your houseplants can struggle too. I offer up some tips to help your plants cope with a heatwave, and Doug Chamberlain of Vermont Hoyas joins me to answer a listener question.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneJune 26, 2020HoyaComment

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