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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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47:28

Episode 117: Euphorbias and other succulents

On The Ledge ·

2019/11/22

I visit the Surrey greenhouse of succulent grower Bob Potter to learn about Euphorbias and more, and I answer a question about how to persuade climbing plants to cling to a moss pole. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/f20Yw7

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27:56

Episode 116: Hippeastrums (aka amaryllis)

On The Ledge ·

2019/11/08

I plant some Hippeastrums - the monster bulbs of the indoor gardening world - and I answer a question about a mushrooms growing in houseplant pots. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/LgfcD9 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: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram:

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44:54

Episode 115: living stones aka Lithops

On The Ledge ·

2019/11/01

Living stones or Lithops are fascinating plants - tiny, tough and very beautiful. I visited Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery in the Peak District of the UK to see the National Collection of Lithops species and learn more about these curious succulents. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/wxNosH 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

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52:48

Episode 114: houseplants and sustainability part two...

On The Ledge ·

2019/10/25

Sustainability could be described as the elephant in the room when it comes to the hype around houseplants right now. I chat to Dave Hanson, owner/manager of Sage Garden Greenhouses in Winnipeg, Canada and co-host of podcast The Grow Guide, to find out about the chalenges of trying to grow houseplants sustainably on a large scale. And I answer a question about the so-called ‘mini Monstera’, Rhapidophora tetrasperma. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/5F9925 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my

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50:22

Episode 113: winterising your plants with the Plant...

On The Ledge ·

2019/10/18

I chat about the challenges of getting houseplants ready for winter with Stephen and Matthew of the Plant Daddy podcast. Plus, more on the mystery Peperomia from episode 112, and I answer a question on ferns and ivies. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/xo3Og2 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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39:46

Episode 112: plant swaps

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2019/10/11

Plant swaps are a great way to connect with likeminded planty people, offload surplus plants and get your hands on some great new specimens for your collection. I visited two seasoned plant swappers in Sheffield to find out how it’s done - and I also answer a question about a mystery Peperomia. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/10/11/episode-112-plant-swaps Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene:

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56:32

Episode 111: Cactusworld Live

On The Ledge ·

2019/10/04

Listen to a live episode of On The Ledge recorded at the inaugural Cactusworld Live event organised by the British Cactus and Succulent Society (BCSS), with two cactus-loving guests, BCSS patrons Tom Hart Dyke and Anne Swithinbank. Plus, I answer a question about the seed pods of the string of hearts. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/uePERh 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

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43:35

Episode 110: Peperomias part two

On The Ledge ·

2019/09/27

Peperomias are centre stage again this week as we hear part two of my chat with Peperomia expert Sally Williams, learn more about this fascinating group of plants, and get lots of care tips. And I also answer a question about the so-called resurrection plant. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/9/26/episode-110-peperomias-part-two Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of

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34:42

Episode 109: Peperomias part one

On The Ledge ·

2019/09/20

Watermelons, raindrops and turtles … the genus Peperomia contains some of our most popular houseplants: so it’s about time I devoted a couple of episodes to them. I meet Peperomia expert Sally Williams, learn more about this fascinating group of plants, and get lots of care tips. And I also answer a question about a peaky heart leaf fern. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/eMTImw Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene:

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35:59

Episode 108: Q&A special

On The Ledge ·

2019/09/13

Jane Perrone tackles listeners' houseplant dilemmas and disasters in this question and answer special episode, from what to do with old houseplant potting mix to how to deal with a droopy Maranta. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/UOY1Zn 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:

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31:44

Episode 107: Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock

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2019/09/06

I return from holiday to find a dozen bottles of milk turning into cheese on my doorstop, but the good news is that my houseplants are mostly thriving! I check them out, then discuss the wonderfully tolerant (and tasty!) houseplant that is the falseleaf shamrock aka Oxalis triangularis. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/fQIfHm 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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01:01

On The Ledge podcast trailer

On The Ledge ·

2019/09/03

Want to learn how help your houseplants thrive? Jane Perrone's podcast can help. Find a full, thematic list of episodes at https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/get-started-with-on-the-ledge-podcast.

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33:42

Episode 106: ten commandments for houseplant care

On The Ledge ·

2019/08/09

I continue the theme of houseplants for beginners this week, as Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com presents her ten commandments for houseplant care. I also answer a question about watering habits and fungus gnats. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/qP5JVh Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Preorder your copy of my forthcoming book Legends of the Leaf now! https://is.gd/KLhwKK Support On The Ledge on Patreon:

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31:48

Episode 105: five houseplants for beginners

On The Ledge ·

2019/08/02

I love delving into the details of growing houseplants, but this week I’m going back to basics, looking at five houseplants that any newbie grower can get started with. Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com joins me to discuss the plants and offer up some tips on their care. Plus, I answer a question about spiny growth on forest cacti with the help of expert Mark Preston. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/C0jtTl Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene:

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Episode 104: strawberry saxifrage aka Saxifraga...

On The Ledge ·

2019/07/26

I love strawberry saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) so much I just had to dedicate a whole episode to this lovely plant: and question of the week concerns the beautiful dark-leaved foliage plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/IwTCqv 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

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37:48

Episode 103: houseplants and sustainability part one...

On The Ledge ·

2019/07/19

We’re all in no doubt that our houseplants are good for us, but are they good for the environment? This episode is the start of an occasional series looking at houseplants and sustainability: I’m starting by looking at peat use - can we find a viable alternative to this non-renewable resource? I talk to Sean Higgs, who's been growing carnivorous plants peat-free for many years. And I answer a question about the aerial roots on a monster Anthurium. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/nxLOjr

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34:01

Episode 102: spider mites

On The Ledge ·

2019/07/12

Red spider mites may not be visible with the naked eye, but they damage they can do to our houseplants is considerable. I get an insight into the world of the spider mite with the help of two entomologists, and find out how to keep houseplants mite-free. And I answer a question about easy trailing plants that are non-toxic to cats. See here for full show notes: https://is.gd/h2hycv Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger

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33:36

Episode 101: the spider plant (aka Chlorophytum comosum)

On The Ledge ·

2019/07/05

Spider plants are cheap as chips and common as muck, and yet Chlorophytum comosum is also a treasured plant for many houseplant growers. I find out about the wonderful world of the spider plant, from which cultivars to choose to how to keep the leaf tips from going brown. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/7/5/episode-101-spider-plant-chlorophytum Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene:

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50:05

Episode 100: let's celebrate!

On The Ledge ·

2019/06/28

On The Ledge hits 100 episodes! This week’s show is a celebration of all things OTL: I hear from lots of listeners about how the podcast has impacted on them, count down the top ten most downloaded episodes, and explain some of the things I’ve learned from making the podcast. And - find out how you can enter my giveaway for your chance to win a stylish LED growlight. See full show notes at https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/6/28/episode-100-lets-celebrate Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my

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42:16

Episode 99: houseplants for low light

On The Ledge ·

2019/06/21

If you’re suffering from window envy, this is the episode for you! I talk to the Houseplant Guru, Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, about her new book Grow In The Dark, and all the wonderful plants you can grow even in dimly-lit rooms. Plus I answer a question about leaves with red undersides. See full show notes here: https://is.gd/w5HD94 Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my new email newsletter about the UK houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Preorder your copy of my forthcoming book Legends

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