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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, 11 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…
5 years 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 …
5 years 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…
5 years 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…
5 years 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'…
5 years 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…
5 years, 1 month ago
Houseplants at the Chelsea Flower Show 2021
Episode 196
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 a…
5 years, 1 month ago
Bringing houseplants into prisons with The Glasshouse - plus a look at lucky bamboo
Episode 195
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 sanderian…
5 years, 1 month ago
Clear pots - the pros and cons
Episode 194
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 …
5 years, 1 month ago