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Back to SearchBegonia top ten part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna'
Episode 281
I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'…
2 years, 4 months ago
Begonia top ten part 3: the iron cross begonia
Episode 281
Third on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that h…
2 years, 4 months ago
Begonia top ten part 2: the Polkadot begonia
Episode 281
Find out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia m…
2 years, 4 months ago
Part 1: introducing my top ten Begonias
Episode 281
I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can g…
2 years, 4 months ago
Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants
Episode 280
Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee's Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more a…
2 years, 4 months ago
Staking moth orchids (Phalaenopsis)
Episode 279
To stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants…
2 years, 4 months ago
Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell
Episode 278
Halloween week surprise! I drop an extra episode in which I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores …
2 years, 5 months ago
Growing in leca with The Leca Queen
Episode 277
I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feedi…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Rare Plant Scout
Episode 276
I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people's precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, a…
2 years, 5 months ago
Tissue culture with Plants In Jars
Episode 275
I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree.
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2 years, 6 months ago