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Episode 205: LECA (expanded clay pebbles)
Episode 205
I find out how LECA is made and talk to LECA convert Kimberly Black, plus I answer a question about using SB Plant Invigorator during winter.
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4 years, 6 months ago
Thrips
Episode 204
Got thrips? You need to listen to this episode! I am joined by entomologist and thrips specialist Professor William Kirk to talk about these housepla…
4 years, 6 months ago
A visit to the Millennium Seed Bank
Episode 203
The Millennium Seed Bank holds a treasure trove of plant genetic material from around the world, including many of our favourite houseplants: I heade…
4 years, 6 months ago
Jewel orchids
Episode 202
I talk all things jewel orchid with London-based grower Reshma Lobo aka @uglyplanting, plus I answer a question about combination planting in expande…
4 years, 6 months ago
Q&A special
Episode 201
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 n…
4 years, 7 months ago
Midweek bonus 6: a botanical family quiz
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 …
4 years, 7 months ago
What's changed since February 2017
Episode 200
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 t…
4 years, 7 months ago
Indoor bonsai with @bonsai_raff
Episode 199
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 bein…
4 years, 7 months ago
Lechuza Pon
Episode 198
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'…
4 years, 7 months ago
Tiny plants
Episode 197
I talk to horticulturist Leslie Halleck about her new book Tiny Plants, and answer a question about a colourful Tradescantia. For full show notes vis…
4 years, 8 months ago