Episode 262: hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf

Hear an extract from my new book Legends of the Leaf, plus I answer a question about pruning cane begonias.

Jane PerroneApril 14, 2023Legends of the Leaf, BegoniaComment

Episode 261: Not Another Jungle with Tony Le-Britton

I meet Tony Le-Britton to talk about his new book, Not Another Jungle.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneMarch 31, 2023houseplant booksComment

Episode 260: repotting houseplants

Get the lowdown on repotting your houseplants, from spotting the signs to the nitty gritty of how to repot. Plus botanist Dr Scott Zona answers a question about plant lifespans.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneMarch 24, 2023Repotting, leaf botanyComment

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