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Episode 313: Getting our hands dirty with terrariums - goo and begonias under glass with The Begonia Ladies May 08, 2026

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I'm joined by The Begonia Ladies aka Ash (@begoni.ash on Insta) and Nina (@begonia_lady on Insta) to talk terrarium goo and begonias under glass.

For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/begonia-ladies-terrarium-goo

Want to ask me a question? Email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com. The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your location and how long you have had the plant are always useful to help solve your issue!

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Episode 312: My houseplant hot takes - and they get increasingly unhinged May 01, 2026

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One houseplant podcaster (that's me!) pours the hottest of houseplant tea, in five perfectly portioned hot takes. And yes, they may well get slightly more unhinged towards the end. Come ride with me in my Terrarium Time Machine!

For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-hot-takes

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Episode 311: Teeny Tiny Terrarium Plants - I choose my top five Apr 24, 2026

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Need teeny tiny plants for your terrarium? I've got you. I pick my top five plants that will fit into the smallest of glass containers.

For full show notes visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/tiny-terrarium-plants

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Episode 310: OTL sowalong - pollinating and growing Anthuriums from seed with The Plant Parlour Apr 17, 2026

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Gemma Haigh aka The Plant Parlour joins me to share her tips on how to pollinate and grow Anthuriums from seed, in the latest instalment of the OTL sowalong, my mission to get listeners growing houseplants from seed.

Warning to listeners with children: this episode does not contain any swear words but discusses the sexual reproduction of plants, with a bit of sexual innuendo along the way. I'd say it's fine for teenagers and above, but parents, use your discretion!

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

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Episode 309: Whimsical houseplants Apr 10, 2026

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Feeling drab? I name my top five whimsical houseplants to bring more joy into your life.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2026/3/31/whimsical-houseplants

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 308: A sowalong quick-start, hairy Philodendrons and why your Calathea is miserable Apr 03, 2026

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For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2026/3/31/episode-308

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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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Episode 307: pickle plants Mar 27, 2026

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Two plants named after the pickle, both from South Africa, both succulents - and one episode of On The Ledge dedicated to them!

In this episode I explain why I am restarting On The Ledge, what you can do to help, and why I love these two pickly plants.

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OTL reloaded: leaf shine and cleaning leaves Jan 16, 2026

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If your new plant has super-shiny leaves, it may have been treated with a leaf shine spray. I find out more about these products with Canadian garden writer Larry Hodgson, and discuss the best ways to clean plant leaves. Plus we hear from listener Beth.

This episode of On The Ledge was first published in November 2020.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/11/20/episode-164-leaf-shine-cleaning-leaves

Legends of the Leaf is back! Buy it here.

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Episode 306 part seven: the laughing man Oct 31, 2025

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For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants

My new book The Atlas of Deadly Plants is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween!

In this mini-ep you'll hear a personal spooky story from my childhood. Who was the laughing man? Let me know your theories.

If you'd like to find out more about Gore Hill and the Martyrs burned on a pyre in Amersham in the reign of King Henry VIII, visit this page on the Amersham Museum website.

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

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Episode 306 part six: my recommendations for spooky stuff Oct 30, 2025

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For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants

In this mini-ep you'll hear my recommendations for spooky stuff to listen to, watch and read in the run-up to Halloween.

Want to buy a copy of The Atlas of Deadly Plants right now? Click here.

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

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