Episode 157: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part two

In the second part of my potting mix ingredients A-Z I work through from C to L, covering leca, leaf mould and coir, plus I answer a question about watering citrus trees, and we hear from listener Theresa.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneSeptember 25, 2020soil and compostComment

Midweek bonus 6: Legends of the Leaf campaign launch

Find out how you can claim your copy of my forthcoming book on houseplants.

Jane PerroneSeptember 23, 2020Legends of the Leaf, houseplant booksComment

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

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