On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts

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Episode 201: Q&A special Nov 01, 2021

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I answer questions on everything from growlight use in winter to the mysterious everfresh tree, and we hear from listener German.

For the full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/episode-201-listener-questions

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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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Midweek bonus 6: a botanical family quiz Oct 27, 2021

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I decided to revive the lockdown-era midweek bonus episode for a bit of fun - I ask my family to decide which of these botanical terms are real, and which ones I have made up… to play along, visit the show notes for the questions and answers: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/botanical-quiz

Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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Episode 200: what's changed since February 2017 Oct 21, 2021

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When the very first episode of On The Ledge dropped on February 2017, I wondered if anyone would bother listening to a podcast about houseplants… I think it's safe to say the answer was yes! In this episode I reflect on what's changed in my world and yours in the past four and a half years.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/episode-200

Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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Episode 199: indoor bonsai with @bonsai_raff Oct 12, 2021

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Raffaella Warren-Barbieri aka @bonsai_raff joins me to talk about how she got into bonsai, where to start with indoor bonsai, and what it's like being a Gen Z plant aficionado. Plus I answer a question about giving new life to a couple of rescue bromeliads.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/199-indoor-bonsai

Episode 198: Lechuza Pon Oct 08, 2021

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I find out more about the soil-free growing medium Pon from Lechuza's UK sales director Arvin Bhudia, and I answer a question about a succulent that's growing something strange.

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

Episode 197: tiny plants Oct 01, 2021

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I talk to horticulturist Leslie Halleck about her new book Tiny Plants, and answer a question about a colourful Tradescantia. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/tiny-plants-leslie-halleck

Episode 196: houseplants at the Chelsea Flower Show 2021 Sep 24, 2021

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Has the horticultural institution that is the Chelsea Flower Show truly embraced the houseplant world? I visited on press day to take a look. And I answer a question about a stunted Ctenanthe.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-chelsea-flower-show-2021

Episode 195: bringing houseplants into prisons with The Glasshouse - plus a look at lucky bamboo Sep 17, 2021

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I find out more about a scheme helping women in prison to get growing houseplants, and I discuss the delights of lucky bamboo, aka Dracaena sanderiana. Plus I answer a question about cork for supporting aroids. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/prison-glasshouse-lucky-bamboo

Episode 194: clear pots - the pros and cons Sep 10, 2021

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Clear plastic pots are common in the world of orchid growing, but can they work for other houseplants? I share my experiences growing in transparent pots and delve into a bit of root botany in this episode, plus I answer a question about millipedes in a Monstera.

For full show notes visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/transparent-plant-pots

Episode 193: aroids with Peter Boyce Jul 23, 2021

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Aroid expert Peter Boyce joins me to discuss the newly-formed European Aroid Society, exciting new developments in the world of aroids and why you should never cut the roots off your Monstera! Plus I answer a question about potting plants with no drainage hole. For the full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/aroids-peter-boyce

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

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.

Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone

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