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Hippeastrums (aka amaryllis)
Episode 116
I plant some Hippeastrums - the monster bulbs of the indoor gardening world - and I answer a question about a mushrooms growing in houseplant pots.
…6 years, 11 months ago
Living stones aka Lithops
Episode 115
Living stones or Lithops are fascinating plants - tiny, tough and very beautiful. I visited Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery in the Peak District of the UK…
6 years, 11 months ago
Houseplants and sustainability part two - the nursery trade
Episode 114
Sustainability could be described as the elephant in the room when it comes to the hype around houseplants right now. I chat to Dave Hanson, owner/ma…
7 years ago
Winterising your plants with the Plant Daddy Podcast
Episode 113
I chat about the challenges of getting houseplants ready for winter with Stephen and Matthew of the Plant Daddy podcast. Plus, more on the mystery Pe…
7 years ago
Plant swaps
Episode 112
Plant swaps are a great way to connect with likeminded planty people, offload surplus plants and get your hands on some great new specimens for your …
7 years ago
Cactusworld Live
Episode 111
Listen to a live episode of On The Ledge recorded at the inaugural Cactusworld Live event organised by the British Cactus and Succulent Society (BCSS…
7 years ago
Peperomias part two
Episode 110
Peperomias are centre stage again this week as we hear part two of my chat with Peperomia expert Sally Williams, learn more about this fascinating gr…
7 years, 1 month ago
Peperomias part one
Episode 109
Watermelons, raindrops and turtles … the genus Peperomia contains some of our most popular houseplants: so it's about time I devoted a couple of epis…
7 years, 1 month ago
Q&A special
Episode 108
Jane Perrone tackles listeners' houseplant dilemmas and disasters in this question and answer special episode, from what to do with old houseplant po…
7 years, 1 month ago
Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock
Episode 107
I return from holiday to find a dozen bottles of milk turning into cheese on my doorstop, but the good news is that my houseplants are mostly thrivin…
7 years, 1 month ago