Episode 184: The Houseplant Expert by Dr David Hessayon - the book that launched my houseplant obsession

Episode 293: why seeds matter with Jennifer Jewell, author of book What We Sow: Host Jane Perrone talks to garden writer and podcaster Jennifer Jewell about her latest book What We Sow, and answers a question about biochar for houseplants. For full show notes and a transcript, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email... by On The Ledge

47 min listen

Episode 292: Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons: Host Jane Perrone talks to cactus and succulent grower and seller Tony Irons about some of his favourite plants, including Lithops. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check... by On The Ledge

32 min listen

Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants: Host Jane Perrone talks to Hayley Stephens of Bristol-based cactus and succulent sellers Mint Plants to find out about their mission to save plants from the skip. For full show notes plus a transcript visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my... by On The Ledge

40 min listen

Episode 290: OTL sowalong part two - where to start growing houseplants from seed: 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 Homalomena. For full show notes and a transcript visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email... by On The Ledge

47 min listen

Episode 289: launching the OTL sowalong, plus Anthuriums without cabinets: 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 question about boisduval scale. For full show notes including a transcript visit Sign up... by On The Ledge

64 min listen

Episode 288: air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant: I talk air plants (aka Tillandsias) with expert grower Don Billington, and I take on a listener question about another bromeliad - a poorly pineapple. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the... by On The Ledge

37 min listen

Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal: 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 houseplant game, and the Q&A covers how to tame an agave. For full show notes visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

50 min listen

Episode 286: fungus gnats revisited: A blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplants pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions on saving a damaged cactus, rusty watering cans, flowering plants for Easter. For full show notes... by On The Ledge

32 min listen

Episode 285: A Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants: I talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealybugs on cuttings. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out... by On The Ledge

50 min listen

Episode 284: Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging: Host Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum. For full show notes including a transcript of this episode, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my... by On The Ledge

40 min listen

Episode 283: The Cactus Hunters: 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 marks on a prayer plant. For full show notes including a transcript, visit Sign up for The Plant... by On The Ledge

51 min listen

Episode 282: the venus flytrap: Hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses. For full show notes and a transcript, visit Want to get yourself a copy of Legends of the Leaf my book on... by On The Ledge

31 min listen

Episode 281, part 10: Begonia 'Silver Jewel' plus begonia care tips: 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. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter... by On The Ledge

17 min listen

Episode 281, part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii': Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: ... by On The Ledge

11 min listen

Episode 281, part 8: the fierce begonia: The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begonias. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

9 min listen

Episode 281, part 7: the sun-changing begonia: Today’s begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my begonia top ten. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

13 min listen

Episode 281, part 6: the super hairy begonia: Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn’t seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its distinctive leaves. For full show notes... by On The Ledge

9 min listen

Episode 281, part 5: the beefsteak begonia: Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out... by On The Ledge

11 min listen

Episode 281, part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna': 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'd think! For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant... by On The Ledge

10 min listen

Episode 281, part 3: iron cross begonia: 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 has been an iconic houseplant since the 1950s when it first entered the indoor plant world thanks to a... by On The Ledge

8 min listen

Episode 281, part two: polkadot begonia: 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 maculata 'Wightii'. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about... by On The Ledge

10 min listen

Episode 281, part one: My Top ten Begonias: For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the... by On The Ledge

10 min listen

Episode 280: Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants: 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 alive in your home. Plus I answer a question about taming a Monstera. For full show notes, visit ... by On The Ledge

42 min listen

Episode 279: Staking moth orchids (Phalaenopsis): 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 in films, and we hear from Helen in Meet the Listener. For full show notes visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

27 min listen

Episode 278: Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell: 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 plants and gardens as the inspiration for writers of crime fiction. For full show notes visit ... by On The Ledge

31 min listen

Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen: 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 feeding! Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends... by On The Ledge

49 min listen

Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout: 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, and how to make sure your plants arribe in great shape. Plus I answer a question about one of the... by On The Ledge

39 min listen

Episode 275: tissue culture with Plants In Jars: 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. Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and Superfan levels can listen to more chat with Laur in my bonus podcast .... by On The Ledge

44 min listen

Episode 274: the black olive/shady lady/Bucida buceras tree: 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 I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from listener Nicole. Sign up for The Plant Ledger,... by On The Ledge

30 min listen

Episode 273: the hidden world of mosses: I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters. For full show notes, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book... by On The Ledge

38 min listen

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Episode 184: The Houseplant Expert by Dr David Hessayon - the book that launched my houseplant obsession

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