Episode 214: soil science part one

Soil scientist Ashley Esakin joins me to delve into the science of houseplant substrates.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneMarch 18, 2022soil and compost Comments

Episode 213: three quick jobs to help your houseplants

Three quick jobs to give your plants a boost, plus I answer a question about ferns.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneMarch 11, 2022mulching, pruningComment

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.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneFebruary 28, 2022watering, Crassula Comments

Episode 211: Alocasias and a sowalong catchup

I chat to Roos Kocken about the joys and challenges of growing Alocasias, catch up on the On The Ledge sowalong, and answer a question about Hoya seeds.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneFebruary 22, 2022otlsowalong, Hoya, Aroids, AlocasiaComment

Episode 210: sowalong 2022 - cacti and succulent seeds

I launch the On The Ledge sowalong 2022 and talk to cacti and succulent expert Ian Thwaites about sowing cacti and succulents from seed; plus I answer a question about a companion plant for a Monstera, and we hear from Craig in Meet the Listener.

Cacti & succulents, PropagationJane PerroneFebruary 18, 2022Monstera, otlsowalongComment

Episode 209: Anthuriums with @your.babylon

Hear about some of the fascinating plants I met along the way while writing Legends of the Leaf. Plus I answer a question about a spider plant, and we hear from listener Mark.

Foliage houseplants, Growing under glassJane PerroneFebruary 11, 2022Aroids, greenhouses & polytunnels, AnthuriumComment

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 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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