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Episode 106: ten commandments for houseplant care Aug 09, 2019

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I continue the theme of houseplants for beginners this week, as Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com presents her ten commandments for houseplant care. I also answer a question about watering habits and fungus gnats. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/qP5JVh

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Episode 105: five houseplants for beginners Aug 02, 2019

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I love delving into the details of growing houseplants, but this week I'm going back to basics, looking at five houseplants that any newbie grower can get started with. Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com joins me to discuss the plants and offer up some tips on their care. Plus, I answer a question about spiny growth on forest cacti with the help of expert Mark Preston.

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Episode 104: strawberry saxifrage aka Saxifraga stolonifera Jul 26, 2019

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I love strawberry saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) so much I just had to dedicate a whole episode to this lovely plant: and question of the week concerns the beautiful dark-leaved foliage plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'.

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Episode 103: houseplants and sustainability part one - peat-free Jul 19, 2019

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We're all in no doubt that our houseplants are good for us, but are they good for the environment? This episode is the start of an occasional series looking at houseplants and sustainability: I'm starting by looking at peat use - can we find a viable alternative to this non-renewable resource? I talk to Sean Higgs, who's been growing carnivorous plants peat-free for many years. And I answer a question about the aerial roots on a monster Anthurium.

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Episode 102: spider mites Jul 12, 2019

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Red spider mites may not be visible with the naked eye, but they damage they can do to our houseplants is considerable. I get an insight into the world of the spider mite with the help of two entomologists, and find out how to keep houseplants mite-free. And I answer a question about easy trailing plants that are non-toxic to cats.

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Episode 101: the spider plant (aka Chlorophytum comosum) Jul 05, 2019

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Spider plants are cheap as chips and common as muck, and yet Chlorophytum comosum is also a treasured plant for many houseplant growers. I find out about the wonderful world of the spider plant, from which cultivars to choose to how to keep the leaf tips from going brown.

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Preorder Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants https://is.gd/KLhwKK

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Episode 100: let's celebrate! Jun 28, 2019

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On The Ledge hits 100 episodes! This week's show is a celebration of all things OTL: I hear from lots of listeners about how the podcast has impacted on them, count down the top ten most downloaded episodes, and explain some of the things I've learned from making the podcast. And - find out how you can enter my giveaway for your chance to win a stylish LED growlight.

See full show notes at https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/6/28/episode-100-lets-celebrate

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

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Episode 99: houseplants for low light Jun 21, 2019

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If you're suffering from window envy, this is the episode for you! I talk to the Houseplant Guru, Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, about her new book Grow In The Dark, and all the wonderful plants you can grow even in dimly-lit rooms. Plus I answer a question about leaves with red undersides.

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Preorder your copy of my forthcoming book Legends of the Leaf now! https://is.gd/KLhwKK

Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

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

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Episode 98: the science of plant propagation Jun 14, 2019

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I explore the botany of houseplant propagation with horticulturist Leslie Halleck and answer a question about a floppy calla lily.

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Preorder your copy of my forthcoming book Legends of the Leaf now! https://is.gd/KLhwKK

Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

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

Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

Episode 97: indoor jungles with designer Martha Krempel Jun 07, 2019

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London-based garden designer Martha Krempel shows me her stunning indoor/outdoor garden, featuring some seriously big plants, including a towering succulent Euphorbia called Pablo. And I ask a question about how listeners document their houseplant care regime.

See full show notes here: https://is.gd/iQY4XL

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

Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

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

Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour