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 i...
29 Nov 20238min
Episode 281, part 2: 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 https:...
28 Nov 202310min
Episode 281, part 1: introducing my top ten Begonias
I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can grow. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperr...
27 Nov 202310min
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 t...
24 Nov 202341min
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 Liste...
10 Nov 202326min
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 o...
3 Nov 202331min
Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen
I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding! For full show notes visit https://www.janeperro...
27 Okt 202349min
Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout
I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people's precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, and how to make sure your plants arribe in great sha...
13 Okt 202339min
