Episode 156: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part one

I am joined by fellow houseplant expert Mr Houseplant, aka Vladan Nikolic, to discuss the ingredients that go into your plants’ pots, plus I answer a question about finding name-appropriate houseplant gifts.

Houseplant science, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneSeptember 18, 2020soil and compostComment

Episode 155: your listener questions

It’s time to answer some listener questions! Distorted Monstera leaves, watering techniques and black pepper plants all come under scrutiny in this Q&A special.

Jane PerroneSeptember 11, 2020Piper, Hoya, MonsteraComment

Episode 154: the price of rare plants

Prices for so-called unicorn plants have gone sky high as the houseplant trend continues to explode, but this week I am asking: is any plant really worth that much? Plus I answer a listener question about marks on a moon cactus and we hear from listener Basma.

Jane PerroneSeptember 4, 2020rare plantsComment

Episode 153: Claire Ratinon on growing food in small spaces, and racism in horticulture

Organic grower Claire Ratinon joins me to talk about her new book, How To Grow Your Dinner Without Leaving The House, and I answer a question about a jade plant with tiny leaves.

Growing ediblesJane PerroneAugust 27, 2020Crassula, tomatoesComment

Episode 152: leaf botany part three - silicon

This week I find out what why silicon’s so important to leaves, answer a couple of questions about brown spots on leaves, and we hear from listener MV.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneAugust 21, 2020leaf botany, siliconComment

Episode 151: the relaxation episode

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

Episode 145: Tyler Thrasher

I interview Tyler Thrasher, the host of podcast Greenhouse Rants and a brilliant polymath who breeds succulents and has designed and crowdfunded his own plant journal.

Jane PerroneJune 19, 2020succulents, Crassula Comment

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