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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

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    • 4.9 • 554 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.

    Late Night On The Ledge - spilling the tea with Sarah and Tea

    Late Night On The Ledge - spilling the tea with Sarah and Tea

    Host Jane Perrone chats to follow plant lovers Sarah Gerrard-Jones aka The Plant Rescuer and Tea Francis aka Tea's Jungle in this special Late Night OTL episode.
    For full show notes, a transcript and to watch a video version of the show, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/episode-300 
    Please note: this episode features swearing and probably isn’t suitable for younger ears. If you need to find another episode to listen to, why not check out my themed back catalogue?
    A shoutout to Up Top Studios for hosting and recording this episode and to this week's sponsors Ladybird Plantcare. 
    What is Late Night On The Ledge? Imagine a late night TV chat show featuring your favourite guests, lots of chat, a dash of gossip and the odd rant - that’s what you’re getting when you tune into Late Night On The Ledge. This is the first of four Late Night OTL episodes which will run every two weeks until the end of August. Two will be audio-only, and this and one other will offer video as well. Scroll down to watch a video version of this week’s show.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ottershaw Cacti and growlights for venus flytraps

    Ottershaw Cacti and growlights for venus flytraps

    Host Jane Perrone visits Daniel and Jo Jackson at Ottershaw Cacti in Surrey to find out about their incredible collection of plants, and a Q&A on growing venus flytraps under growlights.
    For full show notes and a transcipt visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/ottershaw-cacti 
    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...

    • 42 min
    Episode 298: Monstera 'Thai Constellation' - a deep dive with Pretty in Green

    Episode 298: Monstera 'Thai Constellation' - a deep dive with Pretty in Green

    Host Jane Perrone talks all things Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ with Chris Ernst of Pretty in Green: where this variegated wonder came from, how to grow it and why we love it.
    For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children 
    Prefer to watch this as a video? Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LmgAPZ3628 
    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...

    • 47 min
    Passion flowers as houseplants

    Passion flowers as houseplants

    Host Jane Perrone talks to botanist Rebecca Hilgenhof about passion flowers, finding out which ones we can grow as houseplants. Plus the Q&A  tackles a question about a Hoya that refuses to bloom.
    For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/passionflowers-houseplants
    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
    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

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
554 Ratings

554 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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