Episode 142: leaf botany part one - shape
Ever wondered why the leaves of your houseplants are different in shape? Professor Enrico Coen of the John Innes Centre joins to me to explain. I co-opt Stephen of the Plant Daddy podcast to help me a...
29 Touko 202040min
Episode 141: Alice Vincent
Alice Vincent (@noughticulture on Instagram) joins me to talk about two new planty projects: her book Rootbound, and an audio guide to sowing seeds - both perfect lockdown reading and listening materi...
22 Touko 202041min
Episode 140: Diva Week part five - Alocasia 'Polly'
In the final instalment of Diva Week Mireia of Instagram account @borngardening joins me to discuss Alocasia 'Polly'. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/5/15/episo...
21 Touko 202016min
Episode 140: Diva Week part four - Begonia maculata 'Wightii' aka polka dot plant
Today's diva plant is Begonia maculata 'Wightii', the polka dot begonia: Daniel Minton of Instagram account @minstera_ offers up some expert care tips on how to keep it looking lush. For full show not...
20 Touko 202021min
Episode 140: Diva Week part three - maidenhair ferns
Maidenhair fern, from the genus Adiantum, are some of the biggest divas of the houseplant world. Matthew from Plant Daddy Podcast joins me to find out how to get your plants looking good. For full sho...
19 Touko 202021min
Episode 140: Diva Week part two - Cissus discolor aka begonia vine
It's Diva Week! I'm bringing you expert advice on how to care for five demanding houseplants, broken down into bite-sized episodes every weekday. Today: begonia vine aka Cissus discolor, with care tip...
16 Touko 20207min
Episode 140: Diva Week part one - fiddle leaf fig
It's Diva Week! I'm bringing you expert advice on how to care for five demanding houseplants, broken down into bite-sized episodes every weekday. First up: Ficus lyrata, the fiddle leaf fig, with care...
15 Touko 202016min
Episode 139: Wolfie, and a potting shed soundscape
Want to know more about On The Ledge mascot Wolfie? Your wait is over. Plus I chat to orchid expert Dr Manos Kanellos to answer a Dendrobium question, we hear form listener Gabby and you can hear me p...
8 Touko 202057min
