Episodes

  • Episode 292: Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons
    May 3 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/lithops-succulents

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    Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants
    Apr 26 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/rescuing-cacti-succulents

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

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    40 mins
  • Episode 290: OTL sowalong part two - where to start growing houseplants from seed
    Apr 12 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-from-seed

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

    Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

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    47 mins
  • Episode 289: launching the OTL sowalong, plus Anthuriums without cabinets
    Mar 29 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/sowalong-anthuriums

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

    Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 288: air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant
    Mar 13 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

    Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

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    37 mins
  • Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal
    Mar 1 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/light-meters

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

    Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

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    50 mins
  • Episode 286: fungus gnats revisited
    Feb 16 2024

    A blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplant pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions on saving a damaged cactus, rusty watering cans, flowering plants for Easter.

    For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/fungus-gnats 

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

    Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

     

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    32 mins
  • Episode 285: A Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants
    Feb 2 2024

    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 https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children 

    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 and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

    Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge

    Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

    Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

     

     

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    50 mins