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The houseplant podcast

Want to learn how to really understand your plants and how to care for them? The journey starts here! Award-wining podcast host Jane Perrone guides you through the world of houseplant care with the help of a host of expert guests.

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Episode 278: Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell
Episode 278: Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell

I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores plants and gardens as the inspiration for writers of crime fiction.

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Jane PerroneNovember 2, 2023houseplant booksComment
Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen
Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen

I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding!

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Jane PerroneOctober 27, 2023palms, rare plants, coconut palm, buying houseplantsComment
Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout
Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout

I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people’s precious wishlist plants, and how to make sure your plants arrive in great shape. Plus I answer a question about the the world’s worst houseplant.

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Jane PerroneOctober 13, 2023palms, rare plants, coconut palm, buying houseplantsComment
Episode 275: tissue culture with Plants In Jars
Episode 275: tissue culture with Plants In Jars

I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree.

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Houseplant science, PropagationJane PerroneSeptember 29, 2023everfresh tree, Tissue cultureComment
Episode 274: black olive/shady lady/Bucera bucidas
Episode 274: black olive/shady lady/Bucera bucidas

I find out about the indoor tree that’s being marketed as ‘the next fiddle leaf fig’ and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from listener Nicole.

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Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 15, 2023PeperomiaComment
Episode 273: the hidden world of mosses
Episode 273: the hidden world of mosses

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

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Houseplant scienceJane PerroneSeptember 1, 2023mossComment
Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs
Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs

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.

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Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneAugust 18, 2023Tillandsia, epiphytic plantsComment
Episode 271: Farmer Nick
Episode 271: Farmer Nick

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

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Jane PerroneAugust 4, 2023AlocasiaComment
Episode 270: carnivorous plants in the greenhouse
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.

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Carnivorous plantsJane PerroneJuly 21, 2023Monstera, Sarracenia, Venus flytrap, sundewsComment
Episode 269: How plants can save your life
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.

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Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneJuly 7, 2023Comment
Episode 268: spiders and houseplants
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.

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Houseplant scienceJane PerroneJune 23, 2023 Comment
Episode 267: container food growing
Episode 267: container food growing

I talk to container gardener Mark Ridsill Smith about growing food in containers, both outside and in, plus I answer a question about growlights.

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Growing ediblesJane PerroneJune 9, 2023growlights, microgreensComment
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