I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneSeptember 1, 2023mossComment

Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneAugust 18, 2023Tillandsia, epiphytic plantsComment

Episode 271: Farmer Nick

I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more.

Jane PerroneAugust 4, 2023AlocasiaComment

Episode 270: carnivorous plants in the greenhouse

I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy.

Carnivorous plantsJane PerroneJuly 21, 2023Monstera, Sarracenia, Venus flytrap, sundewsComment

Episode 269: How plants can save your life

I talk to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneJuly 7, 2023Comment

Episode 268: spiders and houseplants

I talk to arachnologist Tea Francis about the spiders that live on and around our houseplants, including how to overcome your spider fears. Plus I answer a question about a Begonia.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneJune 23, 2023 Comment

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 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.

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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