Episode 195: bringing houseplants into prisons with The Glasshouse - plus a look at lucky bamboo

I take a look at the colourful and intricate Fittonia, aka the nerve plant, and answer a question about notching Ficus plants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/fitton...

29 Apr 202230min

It's Earth Day, so let's take a look at what you can find and reuse for your houseplants. Rifle through the recycling bin, search your kitchen cupboards and you'll find plenty of stuff you can press i...

22 Apr 202229min

I chat to Florida-based botanical artist Aaron Apsley about the joys and challenges of painting houseplants, and I answer a question about books on pests and diseases. For full show notes visit https:...

15 Apr 202243min

I visit the Barbican Conservatory in London and talk to head gardener Marta Lowcewicz about this incredible glasshouse. Plus I answer a question about a Kentia palm. For full show notes visit https:/...

8 Apr 202241min

You've been given a houseplant gift basket - now what? Find out how to care for them, and what to do when they start to look miserable with On The Ledge host Jane Perrone. For full show notes visit ht...

1 Apr 202240min

Soil scientist Ashley Esakin of Gardening In Canada is back for part two of her interview about houseplant soils, plus I answer a question about a weeping fig that has had a shock. For full show notes...

25 Mar 202239min

Soil scientist Ashley Esakin of gardeningincanada.net joins me to delve into the science of houseplant substrates, covering everything from microbial communities to perched water tables. Show notes he...

11 Mar 202232min

Only got five minutes to give your houseplants a lift this weekend? I suggest three jobs that will only take minutes to complete, plus I answer a question about ferns. For full show notes visit: www.j...

10 Mar 202229min