Episode 183: leaf botany part six - what do plants know, with Beronda Montgomery

Episode 298: Monstera 'Thai Constellation' - a deep dive with Pretty in Green: Host Jane Perrone talks all things Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ with Chris Ernst of Pretty in Green: where this variegated wonder came from, how to grow it and why we love it. For full show notes and a transcript visit Prefer to watch this... by On The Ledge

47 min listen

Episode 297: passion flowers as houseplants: Host Jane Perrone talks to botanist Rebecca Hilgenhof about passion flowers, finding out which ones we can grow as houseplants. Plus the Q&A tackles a question about a Hoya that refuses to bloom. For full show notes visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

39 min listen

Episode 296: live podcast recording with Worcester Terrariums and the Bearded Plantaholic: A live podcast recorded with Ben Newell and Jonny Balchandani at the . The Festival was organised by Green Rooms Market - thanks to for holding the mic for audience questions and adding in her own thoughts! My guests were: Ben Newell aka whose... by On The Ledge

39 min listen

Episode 295: Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024: 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 Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box . Support... by On The Ledge

32 min listen

Episode 294: cheap or free houseplant care kit essentials: Raid your kitchen cupboards and you’ll come across all kinds of free stuff you can utilise to take care of your houseplants. Host Jane Perrone explains how everything from wooden chopsticks to clear plastic takeaway boxes, find out how to get your... by On The Ledge

24 min listen

Episode 293: why seeds matter with Jennifer Jewell, author of book What We Sow: Host Jane Perrone talks to garden writer and podcaster Jennifer Jewell about her latest book What We Sow, and answers a question about biochar for houseplants. For full show notes and a transcript, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email... by On The Ledge

47 min listen

Episode 292: Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons: Host Jane Perrone talks to cactus and succulent grower and seller Tony Irons about some of his favourite plants, including Lithops. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check... by On The Ledge

32 min listen

Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants: Host Jane Perrone talks to Hayley Stephens of Bristol-based cactus and succulent sellers Mint Plants to find out about their mission to save plants from the skip. For full show notes plus a transcript visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my... by On The Ledge

40 min listen

Episode 290: OTL sowalong part two - where to start growing houseplants from seed: Jane Perrone talks to Alina Smith of US houseplant seed sellers Plantflix about how to get started growing from seed, and answers a question about a Homalomena. For full show notes and a transcript visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email... by On The Ledge

47 min listen

Episode 289: launching the OTL sowalong, plus Anthuriums without cabinets: Find out how to join in with my annual houseplant seed sowing project, and I talk anthuriums with Gemma Haigh of The Plant Parlour. Plus I answer a question about boisduval scale. For full show notes including a transcript visit Sign up... by On The Ledge

64 min listen

Episode 288: air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant: I talk air plants (aka Tillandsias) with expert grower Don Billington, and I take on a listener question about another bromeliad - a poorly pineapple. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the... by On The Ledge

37 min listen

Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal: Host Jane Perrone talks to Darryl Cheng aka House Plant Journal about the science of light for houseplants and how a light meter can up your houseplant game, and the Q&A covers how to tame an agave. For full show notes visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

50 min listen

Episode 286: fungus gnats revisited: A blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplants pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions on saving a damaged cactus, rusty watering cans, flowering plants for Easter. For full show notes... by On The Ledge

32 min listen

Episode 285: A Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants: I talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealybugs on cuttings. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out... by On The Ledge

50 min listen

Episode 284: Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging: Host Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum. For full show notes including a transcript of this episode, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my... by On The Ledge

40 min listen

Episode 283: The Cactus Hunters: I discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry marks on a prayer plant. For full show notes including a transcript, visit Sign up for The Plant... by On The Ledge

51 min listen

Episode 282: the venus flytrap: Hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses. For full show notes and a transcript, visit Want to get yourself a copy of Legends of the Leaf my book on... by On The Ledge

31 min listen

Episode 281, part 10: Begonia 'Silver Jewel' plus begonia care tips: FInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter... by On The Ledge

17 min listen

Episode 281, part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii': Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: ... by On The Ledge

11 min listen

Episode 281, part 8: the fierce begonia: The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begonias. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

9 min listen

Episode 281, part 7: the sun-changing begonia: Today’s begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my begonia top ten. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The... by On The Ledge

13 min listen

Episode 281, part 6: the super hairy begonia: Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn’t seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its distinctive leaves. For full show notes... by On The Ledge

9 min listen

Episode 281, part 5: the beefsteak begonia: Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: Check out... by On The Ledge

11 min listen

Episode 281, part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna': I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'd think! For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant... by On The Ledge

10 min listen

Episode 281, part 3: iron cross begonia: Third on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that has been an iconic houseplant since the 1950s when it first entered the indoor plant world thanks to a... by On The Ledge

8 min listen

Episode 281, part two: polkadot begonia: Find out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia maculata 'Wightii'. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about... by On The Ledge

10 min listen

Episode 281, part one: My Top ten Begonias: 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 on houseplants Support On The Ledge on Patreon: Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: Join the... by On The Ledge

10 min listen

Episode 280: Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants: Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee’s Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more alive in your home. Plus I answer a question about taming a Monstera. For full show notes, visit ... by On The Ledge

42 min listen

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... by On The Ledge

27 min listen

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 ... by On The Ledge

31 min listen

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Episode 183: leaf botany part six - what do plants know, with Beronda Montgomery

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