Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOTL sowalong part two - where to start growing houseplants from seed
Episode 290
Jane Perrone talks to Alina Smith of US houseplant seed sellers Plantflix about how to get started growing from seed, and answers a question about a …
2 years, 6 months ago
Launching the OTL sowalong, plus Anthuriums without cabinets
Episode 289
Find out how to join in with my annual houseplant seed sowing project, and I talk anthuriums with Gemma Haigh of The Plant Parlour. Plus I answer a q…
2 years, 6 months ago
Air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant
Episode 288
I talk air plants (aka Tillandsias) with expert grower Don Billington, and I take on a listener question about another bromeliad - a poorly pineapple…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal
Episode 287
Host Jane Perrone talks to Darryl Cheng aka House Plant Journal about the science of light for houseplants and how a light meter can up your housepla…
2 years, 7 months ago
Fungus gnats revisited
Episode 286
A blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplant pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions o…
2 years, 8 months ago
A Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants
Episode 285
I talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealybugs on cuttings.
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2 years, 8 months ago
Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging
Episode 284
Host Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum.
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2 years, 9 months ago
The Cactus Hunters: the illicit trade in succulents, with Dr Jared Margulies
Episode 283
I discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 282: your venus flytrap and why it died: an extract from Legends of the Leaf
Episode 282
Hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses.
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2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 10: Begonia 'Silver Jewel' plus begonia care tips
Episode 281
FInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond.
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2 years, 10 months ago