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On The Ledge

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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35:13

Episode 166: IKEA greenhouse cabinets

On The Ledge ·

2020/12/04

Find out how to turn a glass cabinet from IKEA into a stylish indoor greenhouse with my guests Camila Lohr and Vinny Araujo, plus I answer a question about preventative pest control and we hear from listener Zoe in New Zealand in Meet the Listener. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/11/20/episode-166-ikea-greenhouse-cabinet

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37:03

Episode 165: A look at leaf shine products, and how...

On The Ledge ·

2020/11/27

If your new plant has super-shiny leaves, it may have been treated with a leaf shine spray. I find out more about these products with Canadian garden writer Larry Hodgson, and discuss the best ways to clean plant leaves. Plus we hear from listener Beth. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/11/20/episode-164-leaf-shine-cleaning-leaves

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51:33

Episode 164: plants and poses with Travis Cooper

On The Ledge ·

2020/11/20

My guest this week is Travis Cooper aka @plantsdecoop, creator of #PlantsNPoses on Instagram: we cover everything from plant purges and the best Anthuriums for newbies to the power of creativity and the joy of tapping into our childhood playfulness. I also answer a question about choosing a new home with your plants in mind. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/11/20/episode-164-travis-cooper-plantsdecoop

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44:09

Episode 163: behind the scenes at On The Ledge

On The Ledge ·

2020/11/13

http://I delve into the history of On The Ledge and explain how it all began, as well as how I put the show together today, plus we meet listener Armando, host of podcast The Plant Nook, and I answer a question about houseplant wholesalers. For full show notes visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/11/13/episode-163-behind-the-scenes-at-on-the-ledge Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the

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39:36

Episode 162: Codiaeum variegatum aka croton

On The Ledge ·

2020/11/06

Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) have a bit of a reputation for being tricky - in this episode I suggest some ways of keeping yours happy; plus I answer a question about a Thanksgiving cactus and we meet listener Carol. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/codiaeum-variegatum-croton

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Episode 161: tissue culture explained

On The Ledge ·

2020/10/23

I learn about the science of tissue culture and what it means for the houseplant industry with the help of Chris Reynolds, founder of tissue culture lab Seedless Labs. Plus I answer a question about an ivy and a Dracaena called Norman, and we hear from listener Karl. Full show notes: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/10/23/episode-161-tissue-culture-explained Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Preorder

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42:15

Episode 160: leaf botany part four - pigments

On The Ledge ·

2020/10/16

Professor Nox Makunga of Stellenbosch University in South Africa joins me to explain the pigments that give houseplant leaves their colours, I answer a question about a ‘Silver Ripple’ Peperomia and we hear from listener Mia. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/10/16/episode-160-leaf-botany-part-four-pigments

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37:01

Episode 159: My Life in Plants with illustrator Katie...

On The Ledge ·

2020/10/09

Illustrator Katie Vaz talks to me about her new book My Life in Plants and I answer a question about plants for a south-facing window. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/10/7/episode-159 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow

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25:30

Episode 158: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients,...

On The Ledge ·

2020/10/02

It’s the final part of my run-through of the various things you can use to make up your houseplant potting mixes, including perlite and vermiculite; plus I answer a question about a mixed planter. For the full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/10/2/episode-158-an-a-to-z-of-potting-mix-ingredients-part-three Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on

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32:27

Episode 157: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients...

On The Ledge ·

2020/09/25

In the second part of my potting mix ingredients A-Z I work through from C to L, plus I answer a question about watering citrus trees, and we hear from listener Theresa. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/9/25/episode-157-an-a-to-z-of-potting-mix-ingredients-part-two Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants

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Midweek bonus 6: Legends of the Leaf campaign launch

On The Ledge ·

2020/09/23

Find out about my crowdfunding appeal on Unbound for forthcoming book Legends of the Leaf: The story behind 25 iconic houseplants and the secrets to making them thrive. Pledge your support here: https://unbound.com/books/legends-of-the-leaf/ For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/legendsbook Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants

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29:36

Episode 156: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients,...

On The Ledge ·

2020/09/18

I am joined by fellow houseplant expert Mr Houseplant, aka Vladan Nikolic, to discuss the ingredients that go into your plants’ pots, plus I answer a question about finding name-appropriate houseplant gifts. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/9/18/episode-156-potting-mix-ingredients-an-a-to-z-part-one

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Episode 155: your listener questions

On The Ledge ·

2020/09/11

It’s time to answer some listener questions! Distorted Monstera leaves, watering techniques and black pepper plants all come under scrutiny in this Q&A special. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/9/11/episode-155-your-listener-questions

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Episode 154: the price of rare plants

On The Ledge ·

2020/09/04

Prices for so-called unicorn plants have gone sky high as the houseplant trend continues to explode, but this week I am asking: is any plant really worth that much? Plus I answer a listener question about marks on a moon cactus and we hear from listener Basma. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/9/4/episode-154-the-price-of-rare-plants Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Preorder

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Episode 153: Claire Ratinon on growing food in small...

On The Ledge ·

2020/08/28

Organic grower Claire Ratinon joins me to talk about her new book, How To Grow Your Dinner Without Leaving The House and racism in horticulture, and I answer a question about a jade plant with tiny leaves. Please note, this episode includes swear words. For the full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/8/27/episode-153

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34:26

Episode 152: leaf botany part three - silicon

On The Ledge ·

2020/08/21

This week I find out what silicon does for plants, answer a couple of questions about brown spots on leaves, and we hear from listener MV. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/8/21/episode-152-leaf-botany-part-three-silicon Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon:

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38:16

Episode 151: the relaxation episode

On The Ledge ·

2020/08/14

Warning, this episode is seriously relaxing! I read from a Victorian book on indoor gardening that should provide the perfect aural backdrop to a chill-out session, some plant care or even an afternoon nap. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/8/9/episode-151-the-relaxation-episode Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants

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Episode 150: Introducing the On The Ledge manifesto

On The Ledge ·

2020/08/07

In this milestone 150th episode, I lay out my manifesto for On The Ledge and answer a question about growing tomatoes, plus we meet listener Lydia and look back at some highlights from the last 50 episodes. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/7/19/episode-150-the-on-the-ledge-manifesto Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants

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Episode 149: terrarium tips and National Collections

On The Ledge ·

2020/07/17

I find out how you could become the guardian of a major houseplant genus, and answer a listener question about making terrariums. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/7/16/episode-149-terrarium-tips-and-national-collections

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Episode 148: leaf botany part two - CAM and guttation...

On The Ledge ·

2020/07/10

Guttation and CAM (aka Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) are central processes for many of our houseplants, but what do they involve? Terrestrial ecologist Dr Polly Schiffman explains all (and we find out which is her favourite!) Plus I answer a question about a lanky Pilea and we hear from Joe from Texas in Meet the Listener. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/7/9/episode-148-guttation-cam

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