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Episode 220: Fittonia, the nerve plant Apr 29, 2022

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I take a look at the colourful and intricate Fittonia, aka the nerve plant, and answer a question about notching Ficus plants.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/fittonia-nerve-plant

This episode is sponsored by Soltech Solutions. Check out their range of lights now at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code ONTHELEDGE.

Episode 219: raid the recycling and help your houseplants Apr 22, 2022

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It's Earth Day, so let's take a look at what you can find and reuse for your houseplants. Rifle through the recycling bin, search your kitchen cupboards and you'll find plenty of stuff you can press into service. Plus I answer a question about a droopy Alocasia and we hear from listener Natalie.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-equipment

Thanks to LAVA-LITE for sponsoring this week's episode. Find out more about their range of houseplant products derived from volcanic deposits here.

Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

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Episode 218: painting houseplants, with Aaron Apsley Apr 15, 2022

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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.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/aaron-apsley

This episode is sponsored by Soltech Solutions. Check out their range of lights now at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code ONTHELEDGE.

Episode 217: the Barbican Conservatory Apr 08, 2022

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I visit the Barbican Conservatory in London and talk to head gardener Marta Lowcewicz about this incredible glasshouse. Plus I answer a question about a Kentia palm.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/barbican-conservatory

This episode is sponsored by Soltech Solutions. Check out their range of lights now at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code ONTHELEDGE.

Episode 216: houseplant gift baskets Apr 01, 2022

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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 with On The Ledge host Jane Perrone.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-gift-baskets

Episode 215: soil science part two Mar 25, 2022

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Soil scientist Ashley Esakin of Gardening In Canada is back for part two of her interview about houseplant soils, plus I answer a question about a weeping fig that has had a shock.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/soil-science-part-two

Thanks to Soltech Solutions for sponsoring this week's show. Check out Soltech Solutions now at soltechsolutions.com and get 15% off with code ONTHELEDGE.

Episode 214: soil science part one Mar 11, 2022

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Soil scientist Ashley Esakin of gardeningincanada.net joins me to delve into the science of houseplant substrates, covering everything from microbial communities to perched water tables. Show notes here: www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/soil-science

Episode 213: three quick jobs to help your houseplants Mar 10, 2022

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Only got five minutes to give your houseplants a lift this weekend? I suggest three jobs that will only take minutes to complete, plus I answer a question about ferns.

For full show notes visit: www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/rotate-prune-mulch

Episode 212: back to basics - houseplant watering Mar 04, 2022

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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.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/watering-basics

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Episode 211: Alocasias Feb 25, 2022

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I chat to Roos Kocken aka @plantwithroos about the joys and challenges of growing Alocasias, catch up on the On The Ledge sowalong, and answer a question about Hoya seeds.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/alocasias

Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

Want to unlock bonus content and listen or watch ad-free? Join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

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