Episode 218: painting houseplants, with Aaron Apsley

I chat to Florida-based botanical artist Aaron Apsley about the joys and challenges of painting houseplants, and I answer a question about books on pests and diseases.

Growing under glassJane PerroneApril 13, 2022houseplants and artComment

Episode 217: the Barbican Conservatory

I visit the Barbican Conservatory in London and answer a question about a Kentia palm.

Growing under glassJane PerroneApril 8, 2022palmsComment

Episode 216: houseplant gift baskets

You’ve been given a houseplant gift basket - now what? Find out how to care for them, and what to do when they start to look miserable.

Styling houseplantsJane PerroneMarch 28, 2022 Comment

Episode 215: soil science part two

More soil science insights in part two of my interview scientist Ashley Esakin, plus a Q&A on a weeping fig.

Houseplant science, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneMarch 25, 2022soil and compostComment

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

Only got five minutes to give your houseplants a lift this weekend? I suggest three quick jobs to give your plants a boost, plus I answer a question about ferns.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneMarch 11, 2022mulching, pruningComment

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