Episode 195: bringing houseplants into prisons with The Glasshouse - plus a look at lucky bamboo
I find out more about a scheme helping women in prison to get growing houseplants, and I discuss the delights of lucky bamboo, aka Dracaena sanderiana. Plus I answer a question about cork for supporti...
17 Sep 202144min
Episode 194: clear pots - the pros and cons
Clear plastic pots are common in the world of orchid growing, but can they work for other houseplants? I share my experiences growing in transparent pots and delve into a bit of root botany in this ep...
10 Sep 202129min
Episode 193: aroids with Peter Boyce
Aroid expert Peter Boyce joins me to discuss the newly-formed European Aroid Society, exciting new developments in the world of aroids and why you should never cut the roots off your Monstera! Plus I ...
23 Jul 202156min
Episode 192: houseplants and mental health
Plants can boost your mental health - but it's easy to let your leafy obsession tip over into a damaging habit that impacts your wellbeing. I chat to Mental health nurse Amy March about how to deal wi...
16 Jul 202150min
Episode 191: A visit to aroid addict Tony Le-Britton, aka @notanotherjungle
I meet Tony Le-Britton, the aroid grower extraordinaire known for his Insta account @notanotherjungle, at his home in Northamptonshire. Plus I answer a question about a wayward Hoya. For full show not...
9 Jul 20211h 21min
Episode 190: Jane's five rules for houseplant care, plus the lowdown on aphids
Hear my talk on houseplant care from the Leaf Houseplant Festival and I answer a question about aphids. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-rules-aphids Sign...
2 Jul 20211h
Episode 189: moving houseplants outside for a summer holiday
Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what you can put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don't have any outside space. Plus I answer a question abo...
25 Jun 202135min
Episode 188: getting started with terrariums
Terrariums offer endless possibilities for growing, but where do you start? Jacob James of GrowTropicals joins me to discuss containers, substrates and of course - the plants. Plus I answer a question...
18 Jun 202148min
