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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 4 hours 41 minutes
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...
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 Sign up...
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...
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...
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 ....
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,...
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...
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. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the Leaf, my...
episode 271: Farmer Nick
I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more. For full show notes and a transcript, visit . Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the...
episode 270: Carnivorous plants in the greenhouse
I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out Legends of the...