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On The Ledge
On The Ledge

On The Ledge

On The Ledge is a podcast all about indoor gardening - helping you to grow everything from Aloe vera to the ZZ plant.  Presenter Jane Perrone has been nuts about houseplants since she was knee high to a Swiss cheese plant. She quizzes the experts, helps you find cool new stuff to grow and figures out how to fix your plant problems. For more information, email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com or visit janeperrone.com.

Available Episodes 10

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!

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

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 shape. Plus I answer a question about one of the world’s worst houseplants!

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/rare-plant-scout

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree.

Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and Superfan levels can listen to more chat with Laur in my bonus podcast An Extra Leaf.

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

I find out about the indoor tree that’s being marketed as ‘the next fiddle leaf fig’ with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from listener Nicole.

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters.

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

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD.

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more.

For full show notes and a transcript, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/farmer-nick.

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy.

For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/carnivorous-plants

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.

For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-health

Chapters

0:02:53 Introduction to Dr. Ross Cameron and his new book 0:06:00 How plants can improve mental health 0:10:22 The power of scent 0:12:19 The connection between plants and our health 0:19:55 Q&A: Can worms be beneficial in houseplants? 0:26:19 Interview with Ross Cameron, part two 0:28:12 Phytoncides 0:30:52 Our bodies and brains influenced by microorganisms 0:33:54 How green walls work 0:36:58 Best practices for planting on walls and benefits 0:42:39 Future research on cultivating soil and beneficial organisms

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

I talk to arachnologist and houseplant collector Tea Francis about the spiders that live on and around our houseplants, including how to overcome your spider fears. Plus I answer a question about a Begonia.

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

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 http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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...

Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour