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The black olive/shady lady/Bucida buceras tree

Episode 274

I find out about the indoor tree that's being marketed as 'the next fiddle leaf fig' with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus…

2 years, 6 months ago

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The hidden world of mosses

Episode 273

I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters.

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs

Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD.

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Farmer Nick

Episode 271

I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more.

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2 years, 8 months ago

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Carnivorous plants in the greenhouse

Episode 270

I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy.

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2 years, 8 months ago

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How plants can save your life

Episode 269

Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Spiders and houseplants

Episode 268

I talk to arachnologist and houseplant collector Tea Francis about the spiders that live on and around our houseplants, including how to overcome you…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Container food growing

Episode 267

I talk to container gardener Mark Ridsill Smith aka Vertical Veg about growing food in containers, both outside and in, plus I answer a question abou…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Chelsea flower show 2023

Episode 266

I offer up my thoughts on the Chelsea flower show and answer a question about houseplant pests. Plus we hear from listener Ange in Australia.

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Gold veined oxalis (Oxalis debilis 'Aureoreticulata')

Episode 265

I profile the beautiful gold veined oxalis (Oxalis debilis 'Aureoreticulata') and we hear from listener Alice in Meet the Listener.

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2 years, 10 months ago

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