Episode 179: citrus and more with HGTV’s Marianne Canada

It’s a guest swap! I talk growing indoor citrus and much more with HGTV’s Marianne Canada (just call her the lemon whisperer) and answer a question about Philodendron vs Monstera.

Growing ediblesJane PerroneMarch 25, 2021CitrusComment

Episode 178: leaf botany part five - dormancy

Is my plant taking merely resting, or is it dead? Why has my cactus stopped growing? If you’ve ever asked these questions, this episode is for you! Botanist Dr Matt Candeias joins me to demystify dormancy in plants.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneMarch 25, 2021leaf botanyComment

Episode 177: biological controls part two

Listen to the second part of my interview on biological controls for pests, plus I answer a question about an Oxalis and we hear from listener Tate.

Pests & diseasesJane PerroneMarch 19, 2021Oxalis, fungus gnatsComment

Episode 176: biological controls part one

I’m joined by two biological control experts to tackle your questions about dealing with infestations on your plants.

Pests & diseasesJane PerroneMarch 12, 2021biological controls, opuntiaComment

Episode 175: Hoyas and more with Ellen Zachos

Garden writer and podcaster Ellen Zachos joins me to talk about our favourite Hoyas, plant tattoos and the future of houseplants. And I answer a question about plants to place next to a heater.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneMarch 5, 2021HoyaComment

Episode 174: celebrating four years of On The Ledge

In late February 2017 I set up a microphone in my husband’s underwear drawer and recorded the first episode of On The Ledge. 170-plus shows later, I’m celebrating the show’s fourth birthday.

Jane PerroneFebruary 24, 2021planty podcastsComment

Episode 333: The grief lesson hidden inside a houseplant - my chat with Krystal Duran

@plantswithkrystal joins me to talk about her new book, how plants help with grief, and that legendary chunky soil mix dance.

Episode 314: Becoming a fulfilled plant person with Sydney Plant Guy

How to get the most out of houseplants - without the overwhelm, the excessive plant hauls and the post-purchase crashouts.

Episode 212: back to basics - houseplant watering

Raffaele Di Lallo of Ohio Tropics joins me to talk about the best ways to water houseplants, and I answer a question about repotting an old jade tree.

Episode 119: how to give your houseplants a health check

One of the best things you can do this winter is give your houseplants a health check: I explain how it’s done. Plus I answer a question about what to do with fallen leaves, and we discuss developments in OTL’s quest for a monstera emoji with my assistant Kelly Westlake. And we meet listener Nick Shalosky.

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