Episode 205: LECA

I find out how LECA is made and talk to LECA convert Kimberly Black, plus I answer a question about pest control in winter.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneDecember 3, 2021thrips Comments

Episode 204: thrips

Got thrips? You need to listen to this episode! I am joined by entomologist and thrips specialist Professor William Kirk to talk about these houseplant pests. Plus I answer a question about a plant damaged by a cat.

Pests & diseasesJane PerroneNovember 26, 2021thrips, HoyaComment

Episode 203: A visit to the Millennium Seed Bank

I head to the vault to find out how and why seeds are banked. Plus I answer a question about ‘stuck’ aroid leaves.

PropagationJane PerroneNovember 19, 2021otlsowalong, AroidsComment

Episode 202: jewel orchids

I talk all things jewel orchid with London-based grower Reshma Lobo aka @uglyplanting, plus I answer a question about combination planting in expanded clay pebbles.

Episode 201: Q&A special

I answer questions on everything from growlight use in winter to the mysterious everfresh tree - and we hear from listener German.

Jane PerroneNovember 5, 2021On The Ledge, growlights, Calathea/Goeppertia, Begonia, everfresh treeComment

Midweek bonus 6: a botanical family quiz

I ask my family to decide which of these botanical terms are real, and which ones I have made up…

Jane PerroneOctober 27, 2021On The Ledge Comments

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