277 episodes

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.

On The Ledge Jane Perrone

    • Leisure
    • 4.9 • 552 Ratings

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.

    Episode 296: live podcast recording with Worcester Terrariums and the Bearded Plantaholic

    Episode 296: live podcast recording with Worcester Terrariums and the Bearded Plantaholic

    A live podcast recorded with Ben Newell and Jonny Balchandani at the Malvern Houseplant Festival. The Festival was organised by Green Rooms Market - thanks to Sarah Gerrard-Jones for holding the mic for audience questions and adding in her own thoughts!
    My guests were:
    Ben Newell aka @worcesterterrariums whose book Hello Tiny World is out now.
    Jonny Balchandani aka @thebeardedplantaholic.
    For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/malvern-houseplant-festival
    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...

    • 38 min
    Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024

    Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024

    For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/chelsea-flower-show-houseplant-studios
    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...

    • 32 min
    Cheap or free houseplant care kit essentials

    Cheap or free houseplant care kit essentials

    Raid your kitchen cupboards and you’ll come across all kinds of free stuff you can utilise to take care of your houseplants. Host Jane Perrone explains how everything from wooden chopsticks to clear plastic takeaway boxes, find out how to get your houseplant care kit tooled up for nothing. Plus she suggests a couple of gadgets that are worth splashing the cash for.
    For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-care-kit
    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...

    • 24 min
    Why seeds matter with Jennifer Jewell, author of book What We Sow

    Why seeds matter with Jennifer Jewell, author of book What We Sow

    Host Jane Perrone talks to garden writer and podcaster Jennifer Jewell about her latest book What We Sow, and answers a question about biochar for houseplants.
    For full show notes and a transcript, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/what-we-sow-jennifer-jewell 
    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...

    • 46 min
    Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons

    Lithops and other succulents with Tony Irons

    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  
    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

    • 32 min
    Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants

    Episode 291: rescuing cacti and succulents with Mint Plants

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

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
552 Ratings

552 Ratings

Codifiedmadness ,

Soothing, informative, and fun

Delightful! Honestly, her podcasts are interesting she gets fabulous guests and has a wonderful mix of plant care, plant history, current trends, and fascinating guest experts. A must listen for any houseplant lover!

elikqitie ,

Favorite plant podcast

Jane is insightful in her plant wisdom and her plant care perspective. Her guests are interesting, have cool backstories, and are fabulous interviews.

Whether you’re new to plants or have been planted for years, you’ll find helpful tips and solid information on how to best care for your plants.

City/county gardener ,

The Real Deal

I’ve grown houseplants for a long time but I’ve learned a lot from this podcast. Jane is both insightful and amusing, and her interviews are always interesting.

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