Episode 191: A visit to aroid addict Tony Le-Britton, aka @notanotherjungl

I meet Tony Le-Britton, aroid grower extraordinaire also known as @notanotherjungle, at his home in Northamptonshire. Plus I answer a question about a wayward Hoya.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneJuly 9, 2021Aroids, HoyaComment

Episode 190: Jane's five rules for houseplant care, plus the lowdown on aphids

Hear my talk on houseplant care from the Leaf Houseplant Festival. Plus I answer a question about aphids.

Pests & diseases, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneJuly 2, 2021aphids, biological controlsComment

Episode 189: moving houseplants outside for a summer holiday

Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what to put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don’t have any outside space. Plus I answer a question about moss poles and we hear from listener Sophie from Wales.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneJune 25, 2021moss polesComment

Episode 188: getting started with terrariums

Terrariums offer endless possibilities for growing, but where do you start? Jacob James of Grow Tropicals joins me to discuss containers, substrates and of course - the plants. Plus I answer a question about Aroids and toxicity.

Growing under glassJane PerroneJune 18, 2021terrariums, AroidsComment

Episode 187: snake plants aka Sansevieria

Succulent expert Dr Colin Walker joins me to discuss the wonderful world of snake plants, aka Sansevierias, plus I answer a question about repotting a fern.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneJune 8, 2021SansevieriaComment

Episode 186: rescuing plants with Sarah Gerrard-Jones

Like so many household objects, plants are often discarded for the “crime” of being slightly imperfect - but Sarah Gerrard-Jones is out to change that. I meet Sarah, aka The Plant Rescuer, to discuss her obsession with saving every houseplant she can. And I answer a question about a lanky avocado.

Jane PerroneMay 28, 2021avocado, sustainabilityComment

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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