On The Ledge is a podcast all about indoor gardening - helping you to grow everything from Aloe vera to the ZZ plant. Presenter Jane Perrone has been nuts about houseplants since she was knee high to a Swiss cheese plant. She quizzes the experts, helps you find cool new stuff to grow and figures out how to fix your plant problems. For more information, email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com or visit janeperrone.com.
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episode 269: How plants can save your life
Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.
For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-health
Chapters0:02:53 Introduction to Dr. Ross Cameron and his new book
0:06:00 How plants can improve mental health
0:10:22 The power of scent
0:12:19 The connection between plants and our health
0:19:55 Q&A: Can worms be beneficial in houseplants?
0:26:19 Interview with Ross Cameron, part two
0:28:12 Phytoncides
0:30:52 Our bodies and brains influenced by microorganisms
0:33:54 How green walls work
0:36:58 Best practices for planting on walls and benefits
0:42:39 Future research on cultivating soil and beneficial organisms
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