Episode 259: Succulentomania: illustrations from an eighteenth century botanical treasury

I talk to author Caroline Ball about her new book exploring a groundbreaking eighteenth century work whose illustrations of succulents are still much loved today.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneMarch 17, 2023leaf botanyComment

Episode 258: Q&A special

I answer a clutch of listener questions, covering everything from thrips to Homalomena, the shield plant.

Jane PerroneMarch 10, 2023Q&A, thrips, homalomena Comments

Episode 257: introducing the sowalong 2023, plus the sensitive plant

I introduce this year’s On The Ledge sowalong and talk to Joe Bagley about one of your favourite houseplants to grow from seed, the sensitive plant.

PropagationJane PerroneMarch 3, 2023otlsowalongComment

Episode 256: celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and their houseplants

Listeners from the LGBTQ+ community talk about ‘what houseplants mean to me’, plus I answer a question about Streptocarpus.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneFebruary 24, 2023StreptocarpusComment

Episode 255: A Deep Sea Dive into houseplants at RHS Wisley

I visit the Houseplant Takeover exhibit at RHS garden Wisley in Surrey and answer a question about moth orchid flower stems. Plus we hear from listener Lynette.

Cacti & succulents, Styling houseplantsJane PerroneFebruary 10, 2023orchids, PhalaenopsisComment

Episode 254: an update on peat-free houseplants

I talk to the founders of a new firm offering peat-free houseplants in the UK, and get an update on the campaign to end the use of peat in horticulture.

Jane PerroneFebruary 3, 2023sustainability, peat-free Comment

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