Podcast appearances and mentions of jane perrone

The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardeners are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show season reaches a crescendo, plant fairs almost every weekend threaten to empty your savings and open gardens throughout the UK inspire that next bit of work you will be doing in your own plot. As ever Lucy and Saul will bring you tales (and waffle) from their gardens, so join us every week for more horticultural high-jinx on Talking Heads.The Talking Heads podcast duo are glowing! With temperatures well into the twenties, gardening this week for Saul has mainly consisted of watering and seeking shade, whereas Lucy took to contracting Covid to avoid the heatwave! Irrigation can be a time-zapping exercise, so Lucy and Saul discuss their respective water management methods. With playdates aplenty, Lucy also turns her mind towards school holiday activities, and thankfully the RHS and Jane Perrone have come to her rescue. Wormeries, naturecrafts, bug hunts and more will help any family enjoy their garden this summer. Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the Show.

In the second of the Late Night On The Ledge series, host Jane Perrone chats to plant stylist and author Hilton Carter about his career, the wonders of plant propagation, and why we've both got it in for calatheas. 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? For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/hilton-carter   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 second of four Late Night OTL episodes which will run until the start of September. Two will be audio-only, and two will offer video as well. 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...  

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

This week we lean into a particular aspect of our garden lives – but perhaps a favorite winter activity in the northerly climates in winter: tending to our houseplant and indoor garden family. We're in conversation with Jane Perrone, host of the “On The Ledge” Podcast, and author of “Legends of the Leaf: Unearthing the secrets to help your plants thrive”. In this deep end of the winter season, when our indoor gardening might be holding us through till we can get back outside, Jane shares more about her many plant love motivations. Join us! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you so much for listening over the years, and we hope you'll support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow even more of these types of conversations. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Google Podcasts. To read more and for many more photos please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Welcome to a bumper crop of plant stories! This is Pick of the Year but not just from my podcast, it includes 3 other plant podcasters too. We've all picked some clips from the past year that we hope you will enjoy. So thanks to Jane Perrone from On the Ledge, Sarah Wilson from Roots and All and M.T. O'Donnell of Scotland Grows. There are conversations about spiders and sacrificial lambs (well hostas actually), difficult decisions about felling trees and the value of researching local hedgerows. Jane, Sarah and M.T also talk about making their podcasts. I love the way Sarah describes herself as 'a kid chasing a butterfly'. All are connecting people with a passion for plants and it's been a real joy to talk to these fellow podcasters.I will put all the details of their podcasts on the website www.ourplantstories.com If you have a plant story you want me to investigate, you can email me:Sally@ourplantstories.comMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Which indoor plant should you treat yourself or a loved one to this Christmas?In this episode, Jane Perrone, host of the On the Ledge podcast is back on the show to tell us why these 13 plants make awesome indoor plants, and how to look after them. From the beginner mode plants that are pretty much unkillable, to the fussy expert mode plants, these are some of the "best" indoor house plants.Full list of plantsMonstera deliciosaBegonia lucernaAspidistra elatiorPhilodendron hederaceumPhalaenopsisBeaucarnea recurvataCrassula ovataHoya carnosaAeschynanthusSaxifraga stoloniferaStagshorn fernSchlumbergeraScheffleraEPISODE LINKSJane's website: janeperrone.comHouseplant Gardener in a Box: Australia, UK, USAPodcast: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledgeThe Plant Ledger newsletter: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledgerTwitter: @janeperroneInsta: @j.l.perroneFacebook: OnTheLedgePodSearch for horticulture jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou'll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

We borrowed our guest's phrase 'happy, healthy house plants' this week as it aptly describes a nirvana that many of us struggle with.  Jane Perrone is a gardening writer and podcaster whose articles many will have read in the Guardian, Financial Times, and The RHS Garden Magazine among many publications.  Jane's passion for houseplants shines through in our chat this week, dealing with the essentials of light, watering, and feeding as you might expect. But, also with sound advice on checking the soil or substrate of the plants we buy, rather than assuming they come fully equipped to survive our domestic environments. Another highlight is Jane's warning about 'death plugs' which for less experienced indoor gardeners is a revelation.If you're short on time, you can narrow your search on our chapter tab but Jane is so easy to follow and so passionate about her subject that I'd settle for the full episode!We talk about Jane's Houseplant Gardener In A Box which is an excellent reference guide and we refer to Jane's website: https://www.janeperrone.com/  which also carries links to her podcast 'On The Ledge'.Thanks to our UK-based sponsors Fitzgerald Laing Decorators:for a free quote and advice on any project, here's their Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3zvPicBPROUD TO HAVE BEEN A FINALIST  IN THE ‘22 GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARDS FOR PODCAST OF THE YEAR.  

How much do you know about the houseplant sitting on your windowsill? My returning guest this week, garden writer and houseplants podcaster Jane Perrone, is here to reveal the little-known histories of plants that have shared homes with us for generations. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

After an incredibly wet, windy and mild autumn in many parts of the UK, November beckons with a hope of more settled conditions. Dig It's Peter Brown and Chris Day bring us up to date with the latest gardening news, a couple of events celebrating apples, and the joy of garden visiting, as well as plenty of gardening tasks to be getting on with, plus the return of a very special guest to Dig It, houseplant aficionado Jane Perrone and her latest gardening project – Houseplant Gardener in a Box.Plants mentions: Apple Granny Smith, Comfrey, Sweet Chestnut, Sycamore, Loofah, Tulips, Winter pansies, Wallflower ‘Sugar Rush', Broad beans, Onions, Shallots and Garlic. Narcissus ‘Paper White' and bare-root raspberry canes.Product mentions: Empathy RootGrow, Melcourt SylvaGrow Multi-Purpose Compost, Levington Organic Blend Topsoil, wheatgerm fish food, greenhouse bubble insulation, horticultural fleece, garden furniture covers, grease bands for fruit trees, Gro-Sure Repair Kits, Autumn lawn food and pot feet.What's on27th October – 28th January 2024 The Museum of Cider in Hereford is hosting an exhibition called A Variety of Cultures. The event explores how cultures across the globe have taken the apple and made it their own. Thursday 23rd November, Annual Lecture – What Garden Visiting Does for Us with Robin Lane Fox. Venue the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR, or watch it live-streamed online at 7pm.This month's Dig It top 5Soft fruits 1. Strawberry ‘Red Gauntlet' 2. Strawberry ‘Cambridge Favourite' 3. Blueberry ‘Sunshine Blue' 4. Strawberry ‘Hapil' 5. Blackcurrant ‘Big Ben.'NewsThe Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland felling incident. Wrexham's 484-year-old Sweet Chestnut Tree has been voted Tree of the Year 2023.The UK's largest collection of comfreys has been made a National Collection by the conservation charity Plant Heritage. Eight Guinness World Records achieved at Great Autumn Malvern Show.A 10,000 collection of pumpkins and squashes set a new Guiness World Record at Sunnyfields Farm in Southampton. Amateur Gardening magazine saved from cancellation.The results of this year's Big Butterfly Count are in, and more than 1.5 million butterflies and daytime months were recorded. Losses of specimen yew trees at King Charles's Sandringham residence as staff remove 14 dead trees in a new Topiary Garden.Gardeners' World has paid tribute to Monty Don's golden retriever, Nellie, following her sad passing. Therapy garden at King's Heath, Birmingham is awarded thousands of Lottery money for major revamp.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Jane Perrone, as a small child was given a very responsible job in the school library, involving Spider plants and look what it has led to - a houseplant podcast called On the Ledge and a book 'Legends of the Leaf'. I hope, if you have a forgotten Spider plant somewhere in your home, this episode will inspire you to repot it and show it a little more love! We learn where and how Chlorophytum comosum to give it the Latin name grows in the wild in South Africa and we hear from two people who hold National Plant collections of them. I have been learning about Variegatum, Vittatum, Ocean and Bonnie - there's a lot to learn.You can find lots of photographs of these plants growing in the wild and more information about them on the website ourplantstories.comIf you have a plant story you want me to investigate you can email me: sally@ourplantstories.comMusic: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Where did our houseplants come from and what's the history behind them? From Babylonian gardens to the healing power of herbs, houseplants have been used for centuries to cultivate joy in our lives. In this episode, I spoke with Jane Perrone, OG planty podcaster and author of the newly released Legends of the Leaf. Jane has spent years researching and collecting stories, lore, and surprises about our beloved house plants, and is here to enlighten us about their history. Let's learn all about the monstera, the spider plants, and more that have been in homes for generations!In this episode, we learn:[05:26] Meet Jane Perrone and learn about her latest book Legends of the Leaf[11:38] Insight into Jane's book and its structure[14:13] What was Jane's research process in writing her book?[16:47] Was aloe vera part of Cleopatra's beauty routine?[18:19] What is the impact of plants on air quality?[20:13] Where can you find quality indoor and outdoor gardening products?[22:19] Where can you get flower and vegetable transplants to create an effortless garden?[24:13] What is the cultural significance of the Aspidistra plant throughout history?[28:37] How did Aspidistra become a popular houseplant?[30:32] History of the spider plant and its cultural significance[34:23] Are you looking for a book to start your first container garden?[36:23] What is Colonial botany and why was it an important field of study?[39:37] Dark history of Dieffenbachia[46:23] History of the Boston fern and why it became popular[51:40] Why is the monstera plant a must-have for any plant lover?[54:48] Who worked on the illustrations for Jane's book?[58:07] Where can you purchase Jane's book?[01:05:46] Where can you find Jane Perrone on social media?Mentioned in our conversation:Jane Perrone's book Legends of the LeafD.G. Hessayon's book The House Plant ExpertBiodiversity Heritage LibraryGeorge Orwell's book Keep the Aspidistra FlyingGracie Fields' song The Biggest Aspidistra In The WorldNetflix film Enola HolmesGerman poet Johann Wolfgang von GoetheAmerican Sitcom Will & GraceNoel Kingsbury's book The Story of FlowersFor a listicle of our favorite houseplants and their history,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsors:Territorial Seed CompanyGardening is made easier with flower and vegetable transplants! Skip the lines at the garden center and let Territorial Seed Company deliver top-of-the-line, healthy and hardy plants right to your door. They have a great line of pre-grown plants, an expansive seed catalog, and over 40 years of experience delivering the best seeds and plants for everyone's garden. Whether you are looking for leafy veggies, flowers or edible plants in either seed or seedling form, Territorial Seed Company has your back.Get 10% off by visiting territorialseed.com/growingjoy - discount applied at checkout.Espoma OrganicMake sure your houseplants are getting the right products! Espoma Organic is dedicated to making safe indoor and outdoor gardening products for people, pets, and the planet. They have an amazing variety of high-quality, organic potting mixes, garden soil, fertilizers, and pest control products that are organic and eco-friendly. To top it all off, they have a huge sustainability commitment with a 100% solar powered plant, zero waste manufacturing and eco-friendly packaging.Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.The First Time Gardener: Container Gardening by Pam FarleyDon't let limited space and gardening anxieties hold you back from growing your own food. Start your very first garden in containers, the easy and affordable way, with the help of Pam Farley's The First Time Gardener: Container Gardening. Learn the basics and requirements of container gardening such as size, water, fertilizer, location, and more with this comprehensive and fully-illustrated book.Check out Container Gardening at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble, or amazon.com.Follow Jane:WebsiteInstagramTikTokPodcastYouTubeBookFollow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmariaOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 26 titled "How Do Care For Houseplants?", has houseplant expert, Jane Perrone, recommend ways you can keep your plants healthy. Episode Summary: This episode features a discussion with Jane Perrone, a talented individual who has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of gardening, thanks to her exceptional plant expertise and entrepreneurial abilities. As a freelance journalist, she has contributed her writing skills to a variety of renowned publications, such as the Guardian, Gardens Illustrated, and The English Garden. But her passion for plants and gardening extends beyond the written word, as she has also become the host of the popular gardening podcast, On The Ledge, and the author of the captivating book, Legends of the Leaf. Listen as Jane explains appropriate potting soil mixes, watering your plants, and how to know if your plant is unhealthy. In this episode we discuss: 00:00 - Requiem for the Dirt Man by Jason Beers 01:07 - Introducing Jane Perrone 01:37 - Plant Beginnings 09:37 - Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them 12:03 - Researching Plants 15:49 - Humidity 19:21 - Knowing The Health of Your Plants 23:10 - Understanding Watering 30:12 - Soil & Potting 35:27 - Beginner Plants 39:44 - Where to Purchase Plants From 41:13 - Propagation 48:08 - Best Piece of Advice 50:50 - Jane's Favorite Plant 53:16 - Closing Remarks 54:44 - Conclusion and Information Resources: Jane's Website Legends of the Leaf On The Ledge VICE Documentary Jason Beers' Bandcamp

Join Dig It's Peter Brown and Chris Day and catch up with the latest garden news, views, events and tasks as we enter one of the busiest gardening months of the year.What's On1st – 31st May No Mow May 2nd-8th May: RHS National Gardening Week.6th May: King's Coronation. Turn Your Garden Red, White and Blue – Patriotic Planting for The King's Coronation.Sunday 7th May: Specialist Spring Plant Fair at Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex.11th - 14th May: RHS Malvern Spring Festival.14th May: World Topiary Day.23rd – 27th May: RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital Chelsea, London.30th May – 2nd July: Tree Listening. Visit Exbury Gardens in Hampshire to find out what happens beneath the bark of trees.Plants mentioned: Antirrhinums, Basil, Broad beans, Cosmos, Courgettes, Hyssop, Kinder Plant Drop-in / Pop-ins, Lobelia, Mints, Petunia, Photinia Red Robin, Potato ‘Swift', Runner beans, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sweet Corn, Thyme, Tomatoes, Tulips,Products mentioned: Malvern Garden Buildings at the RHS Chelsea Flower show with their Houseplant Studios, Levington Seed and Cutting Peat-Free Compost, Agralan Plum Moth and Codling Moth pheromone traps, yellow sticky traps, Slug traps, Provanto Veg & Fruit spray, Poppy Forge plant supports, Perlite and Vermiculite.News Houseplant books: Legends of the Leaf by Jane Perrone and Not Another Jungle by Tony Le-Britton.NEWSLondon's Natural History Museum survey focusing noise pollution and insect life.Research by The New Scientist suggests Plant Ident Apps are not particularly accurate.A new crowdfunded sensory garden ties a strong bond with the Ukraine in Liverpool.A new 1.2-mile-long railway park to connect Camden Town and King's Cross gets a green light and it will be designed by Piet Oudolf.The Victorian Palm House at the Royal Botanic gardens in Edinburgh undergoes a major structural restoration.Newby Hall in Yorkshire celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special royal theme.Tesco have become the first UK retailer to go peat-free in its British-grown bedding plants.Government backtracks on commercial peat ban with professional growers to continue to use products until 2030.Melcourt SylvaGrow® Multi-Purpose 100% peat-free compost has been recognised as a top performer and a Which? Best Buy, earning it the right to use the prestigious endorsement. It is stocked at the Garden Centre.Orchid grower Marius Grzelik has taken on Geoff Hands' National Plant Collection® of Dendrobium after Geoff Hands passed away in November 2020. www.plantheritage.co.ukBoyd Douglas-Davies to leave British Garden Centres and will be setting up his own consultancy business.Blue Diamond acquires its 43rd Garden Centre - Beckworth Emporium.RSPB birdwatch 2022 results announced.Dig It Top 5 KINDER PLANTS 1st Nepeta hederacea. Joint 2nd Petunia ‘Tumbelina ‘Diana' and Bacopa ‘Megacopa White'. In 3rd place Petunia ‘Tumbelina Anna' and in 4th Fuchsia ‘Voodoo'.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode I'm speaking to horticulturist, journalist, host of the On the Ledge podcast and author of a new book ‘Legends of the Leaf', Jane Perrone. Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese plant have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a medicinal powerhouse? Or why – despite your best efforts – you can't keep your Venus flytrap alive? If you're familiar with the On the Ledge podcast, you'll know Jane takes deep dives into the background of houseplants; where they come from, how they behave and how we can best grow them. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: The Lepidoptera About Legends of the Leaf Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese plant have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a medicinal powerhouse? Or why – despite your best efforts – you can't keep your Venus flytrap alive? You are not alone: houseplant expert Jane Perrone has asked herself those very questions, and in Legends of the Leaf she digs deep beneath the surface to reveal the answers. By exploring how they grow in the wild, and the ways they are understood and used by the people who live among them, we can learn almost everything we need to know about our cherished houseplants. Along the way, she unearths their hidden histories and the journeys they've taken to become prized possessions in our homes: from the Kentia palms which stood either side of Queen Victoria's coffin as she lay in state; to the dark history of the leopard lily, once exploited for its toxic properties; to English ivy, which provided fishermen with a source of bait. Each houseplant history in this beautifully illustrated collection is accompanied by a detailed care guide and hard-won practical advice, but it is only by understanding their roots that we can truly unlock the secrets to helping plants thrive. About Jane Perrone Jane Perrone is a horticultural expert, journalist and the host of On The Ledge, a podcast dedicated to houseplants and indoor gardening. She is a regular contributor to the Guardian, the Financial Times and Gardens Illustrated. She lives in Bedfordshire with her husband, two children, a dog called Wolfie and a home full of plants.  Links www.janeperrone.com  Order Legends of the Leaf  Jane on Instagram  On Twitter  Other episodes if you liked this one: Plants as Art with Alyson Mowat Botanical Styling with Michelle Mason Patreon

Jane Perrone - Houseplant Royalty! This episode features a conversation with true houseplant royalty, Jane Perrone. Jane's career ranges from gardening editor for The Guardian to present day as a podcaster, writer and author of two books. We discuss all of that and much more in this conversation! Jane's new book ‘Legends Of The Lead' is out on 27thApril and you can order your copy now via this link. You can also check out all other things Jane Perrone including her podcast and newsletter, by visiting janeperrone.com. You can also find Jane on Instagram where you can find her at @⁠j.l.perrone⁠

Do you know the basics behind choosing indoor plants, and taking care of them?Whether or not you answered yes to that question, you'll gain a lot of value from this episode, which reminds us of the basics behind taking care of indoor plants.Jane Perrone is the host of the On The Ledge podcast, and the author of two books, each linked below. She's the perfect person to explain all things indoor and house plants, so sit back, relax and absorb the awesomeness!EPISODE LINKSJane's website: janeperrone.comForthcoming book Legends of the Leaf: https://unbound.com/books/legends-of-the-leaf/Podcast: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledgeThe Plant Ledger newsletter: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledgerTwitter: @janeperroneInsta: @j.l.perroneFacebook: OnTheLedgePodSearch for horticulture jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou'll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

This week on the podcast we are talking houseplants, with On Ledge podcast host and houseplant expert Jane Perrone. The first part of a 3 part series on houseplants as Jane Perrone gives us some top houseplant tips. George the Teacher is back with top tips for new school teachers and Forest School Teacher Stuart Jackson calls in to tell us what he's been up to. Lee also goes through his houseplant fails! and Extreme Gardening goes into space!!!I'd love to hear from you about the podcast, get in contact if you would like to be part of it or just want to tell me what you think! lee@skinnyjeangardener.co.ukJoin School Gardening Success. The best way to get your class gardening, with all the equipment, all of the lessons and most importantly teacher support. Find out more at https://schoolgardeningsuccess.co.uk 3 NEW podcasts EVERY WEEKListen to Teacher/ Parent Garden Club athttps://Skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/podOR EXTREME Gardening athttps://anchor.fm/skinnyjeangardener OR BRAND NEW 2 Gardener, 1 Story athttps://t.co/9vZd3vNbph Get more gardening with the How to get Kids Gardening Book, NOW ONLY £10 https://https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-book

December 2022 in the Garden (short notes)Dig It hosts Peter Brown and Chris Day delve into the stories affecting gardeners and the gardening trade, plus jobs to do in the garden.In the newsThe RHS move their gooseberry and rhubarb national collections from Wisley to Bridgewater, near Manchester.The 5,000-year-old Newlands Corner Yews are highlighted as part of the Conservation Foundations 40th anniversary celebrations.Bumblebees less likely to land on flowers sprayed with fertilisers, says Bristol University report. Blue Diamond acquires Van Hage Garden centres.Hilliers grows to 22 garden centres with the acquisition of Rosebourne and increases tree production after buying a 200-acre farm in Liss, Hampshire.Toxic Ricinus communis (castor oil) found growing in council flower beds in North Wales.UK butterfly numbers drop to an all-time low says Butterfly ConservationCelebrate the King's Coronation on 6th May 2023 by planting red, white and blue flowers and bulbs.Plant mentions: Bare-root hedging, Norway spruce and Nordmann fir, Poinsettia, lasagna planting red and white tulips and winter hardy pansies and violas, blue and white forget-me-nots and grape hyacinths. Yew and the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, Poplars for pollarding and Hazel for withies. Scented Sarcococca and Daphne. The Ball Colegrave introduction Glimmer ™ mildew resistant double busy lizzies will be available next year.Product mentions: Reservoir Christmas stands, Hang Scentsicles on your artificial Christmas tree to give a festive smell, Bird feeds and fat balls, horticultural fleece. Pot feet for lifting your pots. Greenhouse cleaners - Jeyes Fluid or Agralan Citrox.Houseplant expert Jane Perrone shared her poinsettia thoughts on our podcast last year. Burnham Beeches is a National Nature Reserve famous for its ancient pollards; many are several hundred years old.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've been given a houseplant gift basket - now what? Find out how to care for them, and what to do when they start to look miserable with On The Ledge host Jane Perrone. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-gift-baskets

This week it's time to shelter inside and focus on our houseplants as Talking Dirty catches up with podcasting legend Jane Perrone. Host of 'On The Ledge', the foremost houseplant podcast, Jane has been growing plants (both indoors and out) all her life. And she's learned some awesome tips along the way. From why the plants you buy might be hard to look after, to some different varieties to try, plus propagation advice and even - heading outside - a great dry shade recommendation! PLANT LIST Oxalis corymbosa aureo-reticulata Smithiantha cinnabarina Kohleria eriantha Achimenes erecta Oxalis triangularis Calathea orbifolia Kalanchoe 'Dolly' Sansevieria bella × Gasteraloe Opuntia monacantha f. monstruosa variegata Opuntia microdasys Aporocactus flagelliformis syn. Disocactus flagelliformis Cleistocactus colademononis Rhipsalis paradoxa Medinilla magnifica Saintpaulia ionantha Clivia miniata Episcia dianthiflora Begonia soli-mutata Begonia erythrophylla Davallia canariensis Aeschynanthus longicaulis 'Black Pagoda' Platycerium bifurcatum × Fatshedera lizei Pileostegia viburnoides Soleirolia soleirolii 'Aurea' Phlebodium aureum Blechnum chilense Pilea peperomiodes Cymbalaria muralis Helleborus foetidus Soleirolia soleirolii 'Aurea' Viola hederacea

February in the Garden show notesPeter and Chris look at some news stories of the moment. We delve into some of the plants and gardening tasks requiring attention this month and as the gardening season starts in earnest. Peter and Chris select some suggested events for you, including the Garden Centre's Graft and Grow Day on Saturday 5th February.News stories discussedNational Garden Scheme raises over three million pounds for charities in 2021.The Ripple Africa Christmas tree campaign means over 20 thousand trees were planted in 2021. Learn more about the work carried out by Ripple Africa in our recent podcastThe sad passing of gardening personality and friend of the garden trade Peter Seabrook.The Newt Hotel, will sponsor the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show for the next 4 years. The BBC continues its exclusive coverage of the RHS Flower Shows for the next three years.We are delighted to announce that Tiggywinkles is the Garden Centre's charity of the year for 2022.What's on this monthKew Gardens' Orchid Festival returns Saturday 5th February 2022.Check out some of the best Snowdrop venues around the UK.Saturday 5th February (10am-4pm) Graft and Grow Day at the Garden Centre including the Scion Swap exchange with Mid Shires Orchard Group. Our Best Dressed Potato Competition is open to children and schools to find Buckinghamshire's Best Dressed Spud!Wednesday 16th February at 4pm. FREE Masterclass on Vegetable Growing For Beginners Products and plants mentioned Snowdrops, Sweet Box Japanese maples and Witch Hazel shrubs and a large selection of Summer bulbs.Seed potatoes, Rhubarb plants, Shallots and Garlic, Broad beans and Carrot Early Nantes. Purple Carrot Purple Sun. Bare-root hedging, ornamental and fruit trees. Bio- Bean Coffee LogsHouseplant Aloe vera and our recent houseplant podcast with Jane Perrone.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

January in the GardenIn this episode Peter Brown and Chris Day welcome 2022 and the promise of a new gardening year! We chat to Andrew Peck, MD of Malvern Garden Buildings and discuss the massive rise of interest in outdoor rooms whether for business (home offices) or for pleasure. Andrew chats about the evolution of garden buildings from the humble shed (and who doesn't love their sheds!) to more sophisticated buildings such as the Breeze House. In today's everchanging world with home working becoming more popular as well as having the flexibility of an additional covered space in the garden for entertaining or hobbies or simply the perfect escape into the garden through these challenging times.Peter and Chris look at some topical news stories, including a chat about the way Garden Centres are evolving from traditional plant-based companies to becoming more diverse in the products and services they offer to the customer.News stories discussed Baby Bio are launching an organic version of their famous houseplant fertiliser. It will be coming to our store over the next few weeks.The changing face of Garden Centres from introducing large Food Halls such as Sainsbury's into Dobbies Garden Centres. Elsewhere Country House Group under the guidance of Garden Centre legend Nicholas Marshall are developing and building a network of around 30-40 plant centres, estate farm shops, restaurants and children's play areas at some of the finest historic country houses and estates in the UK.What's on this month5th - 21st January Big Schools Birdwatch 202210th - 16th January Houseplant Week UK 2022 Share your photos and videos on social media using the hashtag – #HouseplantWeekUK Catch up with our chat with top Houseplant podcaster Jane Perrone from last month and you still have the chance to win one of two David Domoney's signed houseplant books too!Wednesday 19th January 2022 at 4pm. FREE Masterclass talk on Celebrating Climbers at the Garden CentreFriday 21st January Squirrel Appreciation Day. Appreciate your squirrels in whatever way you can! However, from the gardener's point of view the grey ones can cause problems.A reminder that our Dig It competition to win one of two signed copies of David Domoney's book, My House Plant Changed My Life is still open! To enter head over to our podcast pages on our websiteWinter wash apples and pear trees to kill overwintering pests and diseases. A good organic pesticide for doing this would be Vitax Winter Tree Wash. Available in store.Tackle moss and algae affected paths and drives with Path Magic or Algon Path Patio & Decking Cleaner – both products are available in store. A pressure washer is another good option for removing moss.Plant a new hedge and where possible select well-priced bare-root plants, which have been grown in a field instead of pots so you're also reducing both peat and plastic use.Malvern Garden Buildings have 11 UK Show Sites around the UK.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celebrating Houseplants with Jane PerroneIn this Dig It podcast we celebrate indoor gardening as we chat with top gardening journalist Jane Perrone about her lifelong passion for growing houseplants and how this has developed into one of the most popular gardening podcasts - On the Ledge.Jane provides great advice on growing indoor plants from keeping them healthy, selecting plants for the home, stories from Jane's On the Ledge podcast, trends on what we are purchasing at the Garden Centre and the best ways of displaying your potted favourites, plus we get a sneak peek into Jane's forthcoming new book, Legends of the Leaf which profiles 25 iconic houseplants, charting their history and provides tips to help them thrive in your home.Dig It hosts Peter Brown and Chris Day talk about their houseplant favourites, a look at which houseplants are good for air purification, plus we discuss David Domoney's latest book, My House Plant Changed My Life There's also a competition to win one of two signed copies of David's book too - click herePlants mentioned: Adiantum (maidenhair fern), Ananas (Pineapple), Tillandsia (Air plants), Cacti, Ficus robusta, Crassula argentea (Money Plant), African Violets, Poinsettia, Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily), Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose), Draceana (Dragon tree), Calathea, Maranta, Cocos nucifera (Coconut palm), Chlorophytum (Spider plant), Stephanotis, Monstera ‘Thai Constellation', (Jane's desert island plant, Variegated Swiss Cheese), Jasminium polyanthum, Gardenia (Cape Gardenia), Cissus antarctica (Kangaroo vine), Ficus robusta (Rubber plant), Sansevieria (Mother-in-laws Tongue), Medinilla magnifica (Rose Grape), Venus Fly Trap, Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid), Philodendron ‘Pink Princess', Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry Saxifraga), Hedera (English Ivy). Herbs: Basil, Chives, Mint and Rosemary for cooler, well-lit windowsill.Products mentioned: Baby Bio houseplant feed (available in store), Abbeybrook Cacti, Houseplant Compost, watering cans foliar houseplant feeds such as SB Plant Invigorator and Bug Killer (available in store), leaf shine wipes, specific plant feeds such as Streptocarpus, Citrus, Cacti and Orchids, mist sprayers, self-watering pots, expanded clay granules and obelisks.Books: Legends of the Leaf by Jane Perrone, Tom's Weeds by Mea Allan (Faber), The Houseplant Expert by Dr David Hessayon (Transworld), Success with Houseplants (Readers Digest), Potted History by Catherine Horwood (Pimpernel Press) and My House Plant Changed My Life by David Domoney (Dorling Kindersley).Jane's Perrone's podcast On the LedgeOur thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jane Perrone, is the host of the popular ‘On the Ledge' podcast about houseplants. She is also a journalist, a member of the RHS Advisory Board for House Plants and Cut Flowers and grower of weird, mainly perennial veg.Our conversation ranged from compost, the fleeting nature of life, through houseplants and perennial veg to asking her family to compost her at the end. Well worth a listen!For full show notes with links to everything mentioned please visit: https://www.growthfully.co.uk/podcast/2021/11/2/jane-perrone-queen-of-houseplantsYou can follow Sarah Layton on Instagram @growthfully and sign up to her newsletter on her website.

Join me as I talk to Jane Perrone (@j.l.perrone) as we discuss growing your own indoor jungle and where to get started with houseplants! Jane's book ‘Legends Of The Leaf' will be out next year and you can preorder it through the link in her Instagram Bio. You can also find the link there to her podcast ‘On The Ledge'. If you enjoyed this then why not follow Jane for more? . Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week . Thank you for listening to this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Hey! We missed you! We're not back from break quite yet, but we thought we'd share this fun, brief chat (mostly about Hoyas) with Jane Perrone of On the Ledge Podcast that took place a few months ago as we set up to our record about Thalassa Cruso for Episode 95.

One of my interests in the world is sustainability. Mixing sustainability and houseplants? Sign me up! This week, I have the AMAZING Jane Perrone from On the Ledge to talk about her take and approach on sustainability with regards to houseplants. Head to https://www.janeperrone.com/ to find more about Jane, her show On the Ledge, as well as the book she's writing, Legends of the Leaf! Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/theplantnookpodcast/ Check out the merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/theplantnook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplantnook/support

We're delighted to have Jane Perrone back on the show to talk about the under-appreciated houseplant icon, Thalassa Cruso. Who was she? How does the advice in her book Making Things Grow hold up decades later? And why isn't she better known today? To our surprise, we found some currently trendy techniques and plants in her 1968 book. Did Thalassa finally teach Stephen how to care for a Rex Begonia? Oh, and Jane is writing a book, too! We demand details.

Learn about garden fence colour ideas and painting garden walls. What's more, Jane Perrone joins the podcast to talk all things gardens and houseplants.

In which, with the help of specially-composed music by Ben Addicott and Rosie Issitt, we take a step into the 2030 that could result from our doing everything we could possibly do. Join Kwame Boateng, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Brian Eno, Scilla Elworthy, Robert Philips, Zach Norris, Andrea J. Ritchie Roman Krznaric, Jane Davidson, Hilary Powell, Dan Edelstyn, Sophie Leguil, Ash Perrin, Ben Tawil, Jane Perrone, Sherri Mitchell (Weh’na Ha’mu’ Kwasset), Josina Calliste, Chris Smaje, Tyson Yunkaporta, Lusi Alderslowe and Matt Willer as they step though time.

On HGTV Obsessed this week, we go international with voices from across the pond. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen chats with our host, Marianne Canada, all about his show My Lottery Dream Home: International. He talks about his mission to rid Britain of beige and having his own varietal of rose (which he named 'Frilly Cuff'). Laurence shares the major differences between American and European lottery winners including the different ways they choose to upgrade their homes. He talks about why people are often afraid to be bold with their design choices and explains the relationship between hemlines and trends before giving his thoughts on Grand Millennial style. Then, veteran gardening expert and On the Ledge podcast host Jane Perrone (an expat herself) shares how and when to transport your plants with you, and the best way to care for stressed plants.   Connect with the podcast: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hgtv-obsessed-podcast  Learn More About My Lottery Dream Home International: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/my-lottery-dream-home-international Follow HGTV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hgtv/  Follow Laurence on Instagram: @Llewelynbowen Learn More About On the Ledge Podcast: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge Follow Jane on Instagram: @j.l.perrone Start your free trial of discovery+: https://www.https//www.discoveryplus.com/hgtvobsessed Start your free trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/hgtvobsessed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in Season 4, Episode 3 of the Dna of Home Interiors Podcast, Deirdre and Audrey are joined virtually by Jane Perrone, freelance journalist, presenter and producer of indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge which won the GardenComm Podcast Talent award. Jane regularly gives talks to gardening groups and societies, appears on podcasts including her own and gives interviews on the radio about everything from slugs to succulents. Audrey and Deirdre speak with Jane as she shares with us her top tips for choosing the perfect houseplants for your home. Jane is currently crowdfunding a book on houseplants called Legends of the Leaf. To find out more or to pledge to support the book visit here:  https://unbound.com/books/legends-of-the-leaf/  Season 4 of The DnA of Home Interiors is proudly sponsored by www.checkatrade.com. Need work doing around your home? Stop worrying about unreliable recommendations or having to do it all yourself. Easily choose from over 43,000 recommended, vetted and monitored tradespeople for free at www.checkatrade.com.  Audrey Whelan offers professional interior design services and workshops to educate people on their home interior design www.audreywhelan.com. Follow her on Instagram @audreywhelandesign. Deirdre McGettrick is founder of ufurnish.com, an online search and comparison website for furniture and home furnishings; browse over 100+ amazing retailers all in one place at www.ufurnish.com. For more content and home inspiration, follow on Instagram @ufurnishcom.

During the first Coronavirus lockdown in the UK, a strange phenomenon was seen in towns and cities across the country. As councils became unable, or unwilling, to maintain their usual programmes of spraying weeds and cutting grass, pavements began to feature what had previously been dismissed as 'weeds'. In response, and using a hashtag #MoreThanWeeds, people began using chalk to circle them and to write their names, both common and Latin.   In this podcast we explore how different the future would be if we were to cultivate a culture of better understanding and loving weeds. How would it affect the world around us, and how would it affect us? And how does the way we talk about that dazzling diversity of plants that we dismiss as 'weeds' give insights to how many people 'other' groups of people such as immigrants? What does our attitude to weeds tell us about ourselves?   For this, our fifteenth episode, we are joined by two people who have been central to this chalky-fingered rebellion. Sophie Leguil is a freelance botanical consultant, writer, translator and nature tour leader. In 2019, she created the project "More Than Weeds", which hopes to change people's perception of urban flora and inspire authorities to adopt biodiversity-friendly practices. Sophie previously worked for the charity Plant Heritage, developing initiatives to conserve the diversity of garden plants in the UK. Having lived in Brussels and London, she became interested in urban greening issues, particularly in relation to planning. Using her background in ecology and horticulture, she is advocating for better landscaping choices in cities, to create healthy streets and spaces for both humans and wildlife."   Jane Perrone is a freelance journalist, and presenter and producer of indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge. She is currently crowdfunding a book on houseplants called Legends of the Leaf. She loves growing houseplants inside and raising weird veg in her garden, and walking in the countryside with her hound Wolfie. She has a background in news journalism, spending more than 20 years working in local newspapers, then joining the Guardian as a reporter online and working her way up to an online news desk editor. In 2008 she became gardening editor at the Guardian, editing the gardens pages of Weekend magazine, making the Sow, Grow, Repeat podcast with Alys Fowler and writing features, news stories and blogposts. She left in 2017 to become fully freelance.   Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/fromwhatiftowhatnext and becoming a patron.

A monthly podcast talking to inspirational people from the fields of Music, Adventure and Culture. In this episode I interview the multi talented Anna Neale about 20 years in the music industry and the advice she has, gardening and plant journalist, author and podcaster Jane Perrone, about her love for all things green (and she rates my plants too) and Virginia Mendez about her love for gender equality and The Feminist Shop. Produced, presented and edited by Vicky Carter. Logo Design by: Hannah Eachus Jingle by: Nicola T Chang

It's a perfect week to take a break from the great outdoors as cold weather and snow descends upon us. Fortunately, houseplants expert Jane Perrone joins us to discuss her passion for houseplants. Elsewhere, Peter gives some tips for how to help your garden cope with the big chill.You can find out more about Jane's book, Legends of the Leaf here: https://unbound.com/books/legends-of-the-leaf/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Holidays, Grow Guiders (this episode was pre-recorded prior to Christmas)! Maggie and Dave catch up before the Christmas break to chat about their fav things - Maggie shares about caring for Poinsettias long-term and Dave shares about a gothic-style houseplant. Then they're joined by a returning guest, Jane Perrone who tells us all about the houseplant trends and craze that happened in 2020. Jane shares her suggestions on how to source houseplants sustainably and responsibly, and also lets us in on who "sets the trends" for the top houseplants each year, including what she predicts will be the big must-have plants for 2021.  Listen to our last episode with Jane Perrone Learn more about Jane Perrone Listen back to our 2017 Holiday episode! Find The Grow Guide on Facebook Find The Grow Guide on Instagram Connect with Dave Connect with Maggie    

During the first Coronavirus lockdown in the UK, a strange phenomenon was seen in towns and cities across the country. As councils became unable, or unwilling, to maintain their usual programmes of spraying weeds and cutting grass, pavements began to feature what had previously been dismissed as 'weeds'. In response, and using a hashtag #MoreThanWeeds, people began using chalk to circle them and to write their names, both common and Latin. In this podcast we explore how different the future would be if we were to cultivate a culture of better understanding and loving weeds. How would it affect the world around us, and how would it affect us? And how does the way we talk about that dazzling diversity of plants that we dismiss as 'weeds' give insights to how many people 'other' groups of people such as immigrants? What does our attitude to weeds tell us about ourselves? For this, our fifteenth episode, we are joined by two people who have been central to this chalky-fingered rebellion. Sophie Leguil is a freelance botanical consultant, writer, translator and nature tour leader. In 2019, she created the project "More Than Weeds", which hopes to change people's perception of urban flora and inspire authorities to adopt biodiversity-friendly practices. Sophie previously worked for the charity Plant Heritage, developing initiatives to conserve the diversity of garden plants in the UK. Having lived in Brussels and London, she became interested in urban greening issues, particularly in relation to planning. Using her background in ecology and horticulture, she is advocating for better landscaping choices in cities, to create healthy streets and spaces for both humans and wildlife." Jane Perrone is a freelance journalist, and presenter and producer of indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge. She is currently crowdfunding a book on houseplants called Legends of the Leaf. She loves growing houseplants inside and raising weird veg in her garden, and walking in the countryside with her hound Wolfie. She has a background in news journalism, spending more than 20 years working in local newspapers, then joining the Guardian as a reporter online and working her way up to an online news desk editor. In 2008 she became gardening editor at the Guardian, editing the gardens pages of Weekend magazine, making the Sow, Grow, Repeat podcast with Alys Fowler and writing features, news stories and blogposts. She left in 2017 to become fully freelance. My thanks, as always, to Ben Addicott for theme music and production. Do let me know what you thought of this episode. Thanks for listening.

In this weeks episode of Master My Garden podcast I talk to Jane Perrone a houseplant expert who has been growing houseplants since she was a child. She has her own podcast all about indoor gardening called "On the ledge podcast" and is currently crowdfunding for a houseplant book called "legends of the leaf".In this weeks episode we talk all about houseplants the best plants for beginners and also talk about some of Jane's personal favourite houseplants I hope you enjoy. Jane's about info: Jane writes for a range of publications, including the Guardian, the Financial Times, Gardens Illustrated, Grow Your Own magazine and The English Garden. I have a background in news journalism, spending more than 20 years working in local newspapers, then joining the Guardian as a reporter online and working my way up to an online news desk editor. In 2008 I became gardening editor at the Guardian, editing the gardens pages of Weekend magazine, making the Sow, Grow, Repeat podcast with Alys Fowler and writing features, news stories and blogposts. I left in 2017 to become fully freelance.I regularly give talks to gardening groups and societies (click here for a list of upcoming talks), appear on gardening podcasts (my own and others’) and give interviews on the radio about everything from slugs to succulents. I am a member of the Garden Media Guild in the UK, and I am also on the RHS Advisory Committee on Houseplants and Cut Flowers.In 2019 I won the GardenComm Podcast Talent award for On The Ledge, and in 2015 I won the Garden Media Guild radio/broadcast award category for Sow, Grow, Repeat. Jane can be found on the below links.Website: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledgeTwitter: https://twitter.com/janeperroneFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/OnTheLedgePod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone/There will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are be available on my website https://mastermygarden.com/If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you could leave a review on Apple podcasts its good to know people are enjoying and getting something from the podcast. If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes please let me know, you can find me on Master My Garden social channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tweetsbyMMGor email info@mastermygarden.comUntil the next time Happy GardeningJohn

Houseplants bring life to our indoor environment, and caring for them can bring both joy and challenges. To answer how to pick the right houseplants for your home and how to best look after them, joining me this week is Jane Perrone, the host of “On the Ledge,” the No. 1 houseplant podcast on Apple Podcasts. 

Join Emma the Space Gardener as she explores gardening on Earth... and beyond! In this episode, Emma talks to houseplant expert Jane Perrone about which plants she would take into space.    

That episode where.. Jane Perrone of On the Ledge Podcast comes on to talk about her podcast and a new book!Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast is Sponsored by Flymo. Flymo your Life Easy. Find out more at Flymo.com/uk for the ONLY lawnmower brand my Nan will use to cut the grass!SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for DAILY Best of shows from the Phone- In Live show that streams on Facebook, Youtube, Twitch and Twitter Every Monday - Thursday, 8 - 10PMLiked the podcast? Even just a bit? Sure. Get in contact on Facebook: @skinnyjeangardener Instagram: @skinnyjeangardener Twitter: @skinnyjeangard or email: lee@skinnyjeangardener.co.ukThe NEW˜How to get Kids Gardening Book is available now! With over 30+ gardening ideas to bring the family together and create real memories. Available at skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shopIntro music on podcast is by Tanjamin Mandarin, Listen to more from them here.. https://soundcloud.com/tanjamin-mandarin

Why do the weeds in our pavements deserve our attention? Helen Mark presents a pavement safari in search of our urban flora. French botanist, Sophie Leguil decided to start chalking the names of plants next to them to draw people’s attention to the downtrodden. Others, like Jane Perrone began to do the same thing, and gradually the urban flora is gaining a new respect. But this isn’t the first time these plants have attracted interest, botanist Phil Gates tells the story of weeds, walking and worship as he reveals how some 90 years ago a young Edward Salisbury, (who was later to become Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew) discovered how seeds could be picked up and transferred vast distances on the soles of our shoes. So has the time come to show the downtrodden a little more respect? Trevor Dines of Plantlife certainly thinks so, and argues that we should be protecting our grass verges, reducing the frequency with which they are mowed and allowing the wildflowers that line our roads to grow which would enrich our environment and our well-being. Producer Sarah Blunt Photo credit: Phil Gates

Lockdown has meant lots of us are spending more time outside and our feeds are full of people's homegrown efforts. Are more of us trying to get into gardening and how could it help the environment? Find out in the latest ep of What On Earth? where we travel back in time to Dig For Britain and catch up with gardening expert Jane Perrone.

I’m so excited to finally welcome Jane Perrone of On the Ledge Podcast to the show. Jane and I have both been podcasting for almost three years now and, if we do say so ourselves, are the OG houseplant centered podcast on the airwaves. It’s only taken three years and a pandemic to make our schedules clear enough to pull our heads out of the production of our own shows to finally visit each other shows, so we thought it would be fun to interview each other on our shows in the same week. So if you are interested in hearing Jane interview me you can check out her channel, and if you are a new listener of Jane’s coming here to hear her interview, welcome! In this episode we learn: If Jane Perrone and I view each other as competition How we feel about being the OG houseplant podcasters How Jane's family has reacted to her plant collection One particular topic that Jane wants to set the record straight about How both Jane and Maria have developed their knowledge of plant care Jane's favorite houseplant of the moment What Jane's house plant set up is in her home How many plants and grow lights Jane currently has in her home What the rarest plant Jane has is Why the term "plant parent" can be tricky for some people   Check out my Modern Sprout Growbar and Growhouse installation on this weeks Youtube Show video Thank you to this week's episode sponsor: Modern Sprout! For more information on Modern Sprout's amazing *NEW* line of smart indoor grow lights and adorable and innovative hydroponic grow kits, seed starter kits, seed pops, planty accessories and more visit www.modernsprout.com and use code "15BLOOM" at checkout for 15% off. *discount code not available for Mother's Day Bundles*     Have you taken the Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Test yet? Take the 2 minute test to learn your Plant Parent Personality and what plants, projects and podcast episodes are perfectly suited to your lifestyle!   Follow Jane: Instagram @j.l.perrone Twitter @janeperrone Main podcast link janeperrone.com Facebook group Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans/     Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Plant Parent Personality Test!:  Unlock your Plant Parent Potential by taking the test below and get curated recommendations for plants, projects and resources inspired by your lifestyle. Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /Bloomandgrowradio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Join the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club

This week I chat with Jane Perrone, award winning indoor house plant specialist and Podcaster "On The Ledge"We discuss how to become green fingered and how growing plants are a great way to keep you happy in these isolating timesGuest: www.janeperrone.comSponsor: To take advantage of the generous 15% discount from my sponsor Thorndown, please visit http://bit.ly/TVCarpenter. Discount code: TVCarpenterContact me: www.theTVcarpenter.com Music: "What's the Angle" by Shane Ivers

Today we are joined by the one and only Jane Perrone, houseplant guru and host of the wonderful On the Ledge podcast. Houseplants are such a wonderful hobby to indulge in, especially in recent weeks, and Jane is dedicated to sharing her love and knowledge with anyone who wants to be a better houseplant grower. Jane and I sit down for a chat about topics ranging from her recent Hoya obsession and why she wants you to try growing plants from seed, to using nematodes to battle fungus gnats and why parenting might not be the best gardening metaphor. It is always a blast talking with Jane and I hope this episode can brighten your week. This episode was produced in part by Brett, Jocelyn, Kathleen, Ethan, Kaylee, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Donna, Donica, Chris, Shamora, Alana, Laura, Alice, Sarah, Rachel, Joanna, Griff, Philip, Paul, Matthew, Clark, Bobby, Kate, Steven, Brittney, McMansion Hell, Joey, Catherine, Brandon, Hall, Vegreville Creek and Wetlands Fund, Kevin, Oliver, John, Johansson, Christina, Jared, Hannah, Katy Pye, Brandon, Gwen, Carly, Stephen, Botanical Tours, Moonwort Studios, Liba, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, doeg, Clifton, Stephanie, Benjamin, Eli, Rachael, Plant By Design, Philip, Brent, Ron, Tim, Homestead Brooklyn, Brodie, Kevin, Sophia, Mark, Rens, Bendix, Irene, Holly, Caitlin, Manuel, Jennifer, Sara, and Margie.

Find out how Jane Perrone will be supporting listeners during the coronavirus pandemic, from extra episodes to a new houseplant buddies scheme. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/3/18/midweek-bonus-1

Leaves are green, right? Wrong! Curator Matt Pottage shares the reds, oranges, yellows and even shocking pinks to be found among the spring foliage at RHS Garden Wisley. Chris talks to writer and broadcaster Jane Perrone about a life-changing gardening project at Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre near Bedford. This month's plant rant is the often-maligned bergenia. Garden writer Melissa Mabbitt and Deputy Editor Phil Clayton share the good and the bad, and give suggestions of the best varieties and how to use them.

What flowers can you grow for a September wedding? How do you tame a wisteria that's got a bit too involved with an apple tree? What's the best way to propagate snowdrops? Can you save climbers when replacing a rotten fence? Our team of experts gathers together to solve your gardening questions. Plus, advice on xylella, a major new plant disease; and we continue our mini-series on houseplants as Jane Perrone, Matthew Pottage and Anne Swithinbank share their personal favourites and offer tips on how to care for them.

Wake up and smell the chlorophyll! In a special collaborative edition we're simulcasting with On The Ledge podcast, panelists Jane Perrone, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Pottage discuss all things houseplant. From their first ever plants that sparked a love of greenery, to what they're growing now, to fantasy houseplants for a fantasy house. Weird, wild and wonderful – full of interesting plant suggestions and practical tips on how to grow them. See our programme page at rhs.org.uk/podcast for a plant list and useful links

Today's guest is a freelance journalist, presenter and producer of the indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge She has a 20 year background in news journalism,  and has worked for publications including The Guardian, the Financial Times, Gardens Illustrated, Grow Your Own magazine and The English Garden. But, today we aren't going to be talking about her very green fingers as my guest is an expert on how freelancers can pitch feature ideas to editors. She knows how to wow editors with polished pitches, and can clear up the question of who to email, what to say, and moreover what to do when you don't get an answer? I've very excited to welcome today's guest Jane Perrone, who runs regular online “Pitching for Freelancers” courses.     You can find the full show notes for today's episode RIGHT HERE    Links and Resources Follow us on Instagram : @InsideStylists.com Visit InsideStylists.com for Interiors inspiration  Check out more Podcast interviews views here  

Jane Perrone joins us to discuss the huge popularity of houseplants, with tips and advice. Can you have a greener Christmas? Plus top gardening books of 2019.

Episode 1 - Peat The first episode of Gardenhead focuses on peat. Listen to find out what peat is and why it's used in compost, what the problems are with peat extraction and 5 things that you can do as a home gardener to resolve these problems. The episode is written, hosted and produced by Dr Fay Edwards and features appearances from Dr Flo Renou-Wilson (research scientist, University College Dublin), Craig Macadam (Conservation Director, Buglife), Chris Dean (Partnership Manager, Moors for the Future Partnership) and Jane Barker (Owner, Dalefoot Composts). Join the discussion on the Gardenhead Facebook Group, follow me on Twitter for episode updates or support the show and get access to special bonus content on Patreon. Show Notes 5 Things Home Gardeners Can Do to Address Problems with Peat 1. Buy Peat-Free Composts This Ethical Consumer/Friends of the Earth pdf has a guide to peat-free products on p.24-25. The best performers according to this guide, in terms of their impact on the environment, animals, working conditions and product sustainability are: Dalefoot Composts, Fertile Fibre and Carbon Gold GroChar 100% Peat-Free Compost. SylvaGrow by Melcourt is another 100% peat-free compost, made from bark from sustainably-managed British forests, green waste and coir. To find out more about the different ingredients used in these composts, visit the RHS web page on peat alternatives. Dalefoot Composts provide a list of stockists that will help you to find a seller of their products in your area. For Peat’s Sake also have a helpful map which shows where to find UK sellers of peat-free compost and plants. Floralive provide peat-free compost for carnivorous houseplants that, in nature, grow in peat-bogs. Their formula is called Thrive®. Their products are available at a discount for Gardenhead listeners. Listen to the episode for more. 2. Buy Peat-Free Plants Garden Writer, Nic Wilson, has compiled an extensive list of peat-free nurseries that provide plants grown without peat. Floralive also sell peat-free carnivorous houseplants. Hear more about Sean Higgs’ journey to create the peat-free medium, Thrive®, on episode 103 of Jane Perrone’s On the Ledge podcast. 3. Buy Peat-Free Biodegradable Pots Beware of biodegradable pots and growing kits that contain them. There’s no easy list here, you need to check labels to see whether they contain peat. If there is no information, they likely do. 4. Volunteer to Restore Peat Bogs The IUCN Peatland Programme map is where to look to find peatland restoration projects near you. You can then contact these projects to find out whether they need volunteers. Dartmoor National Park are looking for volunteers to conduct vegetation surveys on the bogs they’re restoring to see how well sphagnum mosses, cotton grasses and heathers are re-establishing. The RSPB had this to say about their peatland restoration projects: ‘The RSPB and United Utilities work in partnership over 4000 hectares of blanket bog in the north of the Peak District National Park, restoring it from its recently degraded state to something that will provide us all with high levels of biodiversity (including lots of birds!), cleaner water (to reduce treatment costs and customers’ bills), that will sequester carbon, reduce downstream flooding and be more resilient to fires and droughts. The RSPB and our amazing volunteers from the local community work to raise the water table by installing gully blocks and restore the plant communities by planting sphagnum moss. It’s hard work in all weathers, but if you would like to join us then please email ryan.lloyd@rspb.org.uk.’ RSPB volunteers planting sphagnum mosses © 2019 RSPB Your local Wildlife Trust may also need help restoring peatlands. Get in touch with them to see if you can help. 5. Support People Doing Right by Peat You can share this podcast to spread the word as well as follow and share the work of these...

!!! OK, today we welcome one of our very favorites, Jane Perrone of On The Ledge podcast! She shares where her houseplant journey began, some of her current favorites, and even a few plants she would NOT grow-- and the Plant Daddies take sides! After our interview, we continue to dish on plants that we "do not prefer." Fans of variegation, shield your ears!

Plant Friends- I'm so happy to have brought you the wonderful conversation this week on The Science of Soil. It's important for us to understand what makes our soils our plant babies grow so happily (or unhappily) in. I realize in this conversation, I stumbled upon a hot topic that I was unaware of: whether or not peat moss is sustainable. I've had conversations with members of our communities and advisors in the horticultural industry, and I've realized this is an incredibly complex conversation, with many layers, angles and sides. Plant Friends, I’m learning alongside you in this journey, and thought I’d provide you with some resources for you to further educate yourselves to make your own decisions. Jane Perrone’s Episode on the sustainability of Peat on On the Ledge Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-103-houseplants-sustainability-part-one-peat/id1211183700?i=1000444873656 Dr Mark kindly sent over two websites to learn more about how Canada is regulating their bogs. https://peatmoss.com/  (Peat Moss Association in Canada) http://www.sungro.com/about-us/sustainable-peat-moss/ Information from the Canadian Peat Moss Supplier Metrolina works with. Other resources passed along from listeners and that I’ve found: http://www.indefenseofplants.com/blog/2015/5/4/the-truth-about-peat They also have a great podcast, but this is a short blog from 2015 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090904165253.htm A study from 2009 on research for alternative growing media. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/should-sustainable-gardeners-use-peat-moss/2017/05/09/1fc746f0-3118-11e7-9534-00e4656c22aa_story.html- Britain is outlawing it by 2030, big argument against stores a third of the worlds carbon. https://www.rootsimple.com/2010/12/is-peat-moss-a-sustainable-resource/     Two people with opposing views on Peat Moss that make interesting arguments- there are also lots of comments on the blog you can read. https://peatmoss.com/responsible-production/laws-certifications-and-policies-of-the-industry/ There is a Rules and Regulations Section for Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association https://www.gardenmyths.com/peat-peatmoss-true-story/

Frances Tophill of Gardeners' World and producer Clara Nissen get out into the garden to dig up some fascinating - and surprising - podcasts about plants. Plus, Charlotte Petts on her award-winning show 'Growing Wild', and Jane Perrone on her indoor gardening podcast 'On the Ledge'.

Jane Perrone tackles listeners' houseplant dilemmas and disasters in this question and answer special episode, from what to do with old houseplant potting mix to how to deal with a droopy Maranta. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/9/12/episode-108-questions-special

Want to learn how help your houseplants thrive? Jane Perrone's podcast can help. Find a full, thematic list of episodes at https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/get-started-with-on-the-ledge-podcast.

In episode 12, Jo sits down with Jane Perrone, a UK broadcaster, freelance journalist and host of the On The Ledge Podcast. Jo and Jane talk about the behind-the-scenes aspect of podcasting, getting started in the houseplant space and the exciting times ahead in the digital houseplant space.

As the heat and humidity start to make the prairies feel tropical Dave and Maggie revel in a tasty heirloom snap pea and inhale the sweet fragrance of an orange twist on the classic gardenia. A listener asks for help with a common problem, the Colorado potato beetle... and good news, there are some solutions! The big theme this week is houseplants with special guest Jane Perrone, the award-winning presenter of On The Ledge podcast. Jane covers everything from life as a gardening-podcaster to the benefits of just going for it the next time you are called upon to pronounce a little botanical Latin. She also shares some of her favourite houseplants to grow and offers tips for rookies and seasoned plant-parents alike.  To connect with Jane Perrone and On The Ledge podcast: https://www.janeperrone.com To join the Facebook community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276990892799327/ To connect with Maggie: https://www.instagram.com/fromsoiltosoul/ To connect with Dave:  https://www.instagram.com/sagegardenherbs/

A lover of all things house plants, Jane is a presenter and producer of indoor gardener podcast On The Ledge and a freelance journalist who specialises in plants and gardening. She writes for a range of publications and regularly has her work published in The Guardian, The Financial Times, Gardens Illustrated and Garden Design Journal. Jane's background in news journalism started when she worked in local newspapers for more than 20 years, then joined The Guardian as a reporter online and worked her way up to an online news desk editor. Soon after she became the gardening editor at The Guardian and left in 2017 to become fully freelance. In between her writing and producing, Jane regularly gives talks to gardening groups and societies and gives interviews on radio and gardening podcasts. This is a great episode if you're a house plant lover like Jane. Learn more about Jane by visiting: Website: janeperrone.com Facebook: @OnTheLedgePod Twitter: @janeperrone Instagram: j.l.perrone

Jane Perrone chats to Baylor Chapman, author of new book Decorating With Plants and founder of California plant design studio Lila B Design, about plants for the bedroom. We finally smash the myth that houseplants shouldn’t be placed in bedrooms, discuss the challenges of finding plants to suit bedrooms, and put forward some clever ideas to green up your sleeping area without taking up too much room. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/5/31/episode-96-plants-for-bedrooms-with-baylor-chapman

On this episode, we’re taking an intimate look at the the most domesticated plants of all: houseplants. My guest, Jane Perrone, is a London-based journalist and the host-producer of the indoor gardening podcast On The Ledge. We’ll discuss Jane’s background, some myths and misconceptions of container gardening, and the human tendency to anthropomorphize our houseplants. At the top of the show, I’ll dive into the revealing history of the Aspidistra elatior, a houseplant once so iconic it was the subject of a popular song, the codename for a “black propaganda” operation in WWII, and the central metaphor in a George Orwell novel. Today, the Aspidistra is barely considered a houseplant at all. Can this casualty of fashion ever come back in style? To learn more about On The Ledge, visit janeperrone.com or find the show on Apple podcasts. Find Jane on Instagram @j.l.perrone and on Twitter @janeperrone. Check out Darryl Cheng’s Instagram @houseplantjournal and his blog at houseplantjournal.com. Music in this episode is “The Biggest Aspidistra in the World” by Gracie Fields, “Rite of Passage” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under CC by 3.00, and “Kid Kodi” by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under CC BY-NC by 4.0. Please subscribe, rate, and review Hothouse on Apple Podcasts! For detailed show notes, visit hothousepodcast.com. Email the show at info@hothousepodcast.com. 

In this episode sponsored by MY WINDOW BOX (www.mywindowbox.com) Joff Elphick talks to scientist, gardener, cook, and former Tomorrows World presenter (1974-1994) Judith Hann. Judith released a book 'Herbs-delicious recipes and growing tips to transform your food' in 2017 and it was promptly recognised by Gardens Illustrated as one of the top 14 gardening books of the year. Topics mentioned include The Herb Society, David Bellamy, fresh herbs in the 60's, Delia, Madhur Jaffrey, Ken Hom, and Franco Taruschio. We are treated to a guided tour of Judith's herb garden where we look at her collection of herbs and discuss herb teas, herb sugars, pruning, cup cakes, and seed collecting. Joff reminisces about nearly setting the kitchen on fire during a 'coffee' making experiment, while Judith reminisces about the headline-making story of Rick Stein, Chalky, and the murdered pet rabbit; Judith gives her side of the story!! Judith has a herb school Hanns Herbs and you can find venue details and dates at www.hannsherbs.co.uk  She also has a beautiful barn you can stay at surrounded by her garden. Take a look at www.baxtersfarmbarn.co.uk Jane Perrone (www.janeperrone.com) Gardening Editor for The Guardian makes an appearance to give us details about her popular podcast 'On The Ledge' where she discusses just about everything you could need to know about growing houseplants. Finally Joff and his old gardening chum Geoff Carr www.geoffreycarr.co.uk talk about a highly efficient bulb planter in a product review. Find out more about Joff at www.joffelphick.co.uk.

A blend of slow radio, gardening advice and conversation, and readings from the best garden and wildlife writing.     Garden soundtrack.   September.    A micro review of The Almanac – a seasonal guide to 2018, by Lia Leendertz, and a trail for the 2019 version, just published.   Question: why do we make gardens?   Tom Massey’s garden for the Lemon Tree Trust at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 http://www.tommassey.co.uk/the-lemon-tree-trust-garden/   The impulse to create a home with plants, and what to do when you don’t have a garden?   Houseplants.    A chat with Jane Perrone www.janeperrone.com of the On The Ledge Podcast    Plants Jane mentions: Burning bush Kochia scoparia var. trichophylla  Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’, Philodendron ‘Prince of Orange’, Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ Monstera deliciosa, Monstera borsigiana (Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana)   Do plants clean the air? How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 houseplants that purify your home or office by B.C. Wolverton    A couple of links to back up our random allusions to “various ... studies” with regard to the beneficial effects of greenery on our mental wellbeing. Gardens and health: implications for policy and practice. Kings Fund report commissioned by the National Garden’s Scheme in 2016. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/gardens-and-health   The Therapeutic Landscapes Network – the resource for gardens and landscapes that promote health and well-being http://www.healinglandscapes.org/about/mission.html     With thanks to Jane for coming along to chat about her life with plants, and for Ben Dark for lending his voice for the reading. You can find Ben’s podcast here: Ben Dark, The Garden Log podcast   

Hello Verdant North friends! On this episode, we feature part 2 of Caroline and Dan's discussion with Jane Perrone, from the podcast, On The Ledge. (www.janeperrone.com). If you didn't catch the first part, no worries, you can listen to that following this, or in any order really. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Hello Verdant North friends! On this episode, we feature part 1 of a two part special with Caroline and Dan talking with Jane Perrone, from the podcast, On The Ledge (www.janeperrone.com). Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Jane Perrone is a freelance writer specialising in plants and gardens. She is the host of On the Ledge, a podcast about houseplants, and lives in Bedfordshire with her family and a hairy hound called Wolfie. Jane writes for a range of publications, including the Guardian, Gardens Illustrated, Grow Your Own magazine, The English Garden, Rakes Progress and Learning with Experts. She is industry zone editor for the Society of Garden Designers' magazine, Garden Design Journal. Jane has a background in news journalism, spending a total of more than 20 years working in local newspapers, then the Guardian as a reporter and news desk editor. In 2008 she become gardening editor at the Guardian where she worked until 2017. Jane regularly give talks to gardening groups and societies, appear on gardening podcasts (her own and others) and give interviews on the radio about everything from slugs to succulents.

Jane Perrone talks to Mohamed Osman, who began to create an indoor jungle in his apartment in Cairo while recuperating from a heart attack.

A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy takes a walk in the grounds of a stately home, the featured birds are Great Spotted, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, and we hear more about the top 3 birds visiting listeners’ gardens. With contributions by Macken Murphy from Species podcast, and Jane Perrone from On The Ledge podcast.   Link for Macken’s show: Species   Link for On the Ledge podcast: On The Ledge  

Houseplants are expensive. Too expensive, if you ask me. That is...unless you learn how to propagate them. Then you can have an almost unlimited supply! Learn how in today's episode with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Why do most gardeners not grow flowering houseplants? I'ts a question that's bothered Jane Perrone for a while now, and she's on a mission to help people learn how to cultivate these beautiful additions to your home. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

We're back with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Today we learn how to stop killing your ferns - so tune in because I guarantee you need this info! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Today is episode two of seven with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge podcast. She's a houseplant expert and in today's show will drop some knowledge about how to best care for your little plant babies! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Jane Perrone is a good friend of mine who also happens to be a houseplant expert! Today's episode kicks off the first of seven episodes on indoor houseplant gardening with Jane - enjoy! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Today I'm featuring an episode that I was a guest on! I hopped on a call with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge podcast to talk hydroponics, hydroculture, and aquaponics for a half hour - enjoy! Learn More: On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter

The thrill of buying new houseplants quickly turns to horror when the plant promptly drops all its leaves once you get it home. Jane Perrone gives her top tips for taking care of newly-bought houseplants, from the shop to your shelf. And a question about a floppy Aloe vera prompts a bit of a singalong...

A Way To Garden With Margaret Roach-Jane Perrone on crazy houseplants From 2008 to this summer, Jane Perrone was gardening editor for “The Guardian” newspaper in the U.K, where she lives with her husband, who is forced to compete for... Read More ›

This month we visit herbalist Alice Bettany and have a swig on some concoctions we create whilst touring her herb site. We hear from Jane Perrone about her new podcast; On the Ledge and we have a chat to Charlotte Harris about her upcoming garden for RHS Chelsea flower show.

The Sodshow Garden Podcast - every Friday - live 3pm - 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores. Podcast listen/ subscribe: The SodShow in iTunes The Sodshow in Stitcher – for android users This Friday Peter Donegan and Brian Greene chat with Jane Perrone. Jane is the Guardian's gardening editor, co-presenter of the Guardian's Sow, Grow, Repeat gardening podcast with Alys Fowler and the author of the Allotment Keeper's Handbook. She [quote] lives in Bedfordshire with her husband, two children and a hairy lurcher. Show Links: more info: www.janeperrone.com twitter: @janeperrone facebook: GuardianGardening instagram: j.l.perrone Thoughts or comments ? @sodshow on twitter or on facebook as The Sodshow.

From mistletoe to Norway spruce and cyclamen to Christmas cactus, Jane Perrone finds out how to make your Christmas plant-filled (and preferably poinsettia-free)

Books editor Claire Armitstead and a panel of experts join Jane Perrone to leaf through their favourite books about plants and gardens from the past year

“Don’t cry for me” said the plants as Jane Perrone the horticultural editor of the Guardian joined our hosts this week; so it is a highly organic and very educational podcast with mentions of the restorative powers of dettol and sugar solutions, mince pies (team Roifield on this one), stollen, urine and compost heaps. Roifield has decking in his back garden whilst Lucy admitted to a very large bush. Jane advises that there may be rats living under the decking so removing it needs the attention of her lurcher. Jane reckons The Archers team generally get gardening matters right; she has been listening for the last 15 years and it is now her little daily treat and then she mentioned many other podcasts. Jane predicts that the Titchenor story will explode at Christmas and she supports the existence of some villainy in the village but she does feel that having a baby is often not well portrayed on the programme. There seems to be some circumstantial evidence that Helen may not... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Jane Perrone loves being outside, experiencing first hand the infinite intricacies and fascinations.  She loves growing her own delicious, fresh food.  She blogs about gardening at www.Perone.blogs.com  Jane is a journalist and gardening editor at The Guardian, one of the biggest newspapers in England.   In This Episode You’ll Discover … Water conservation in the UK Mint:  rat repellent, tea and 99 other powerful uses Technology and the future of gardening – robots, automation and sensors Sponsors: How healthy are you really? Take the test at  http://NutritionWeCanTrust.com Discover weedless gardening – Straw Bale Gardens by Joel Karsten Need an aquaponics

Do pets and gardens mix? Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone investigate how to keep your garden and your pets happy

Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone find out what’s hot in the world of horticulture at the Chelsea flower show

In the first of the Guardian’s new gardening podcasts, Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone and a host of experts tell you everything you need to know about tomatoes. Scroll down for a full list of all the tomato varieties mentioned

Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone host our gardening podcast packed full of insight and inspiration for all you green-thumbs

Allotments seem to be a peculiarly British phenomenon. Small parcels of land, divided into smaller still plots, furnished often with a shed and make-shift cold frames, greenhouses and what have you, where, in time-honoured tradition, old men in baggy corduroys and cardigans go to smoke a pipe and gaze out on serried ranks of cabbages, leeks and potatoes. But they are also places where young families are growing their own food, where immigrants are introducing new kinds of fruit and veg, and where people can find a respite from the city. Just recently, they’ve become the backdrop to yet another reality TV “game show”. In that respect, perhaps, like cooking food, growing food may be more of a passive entertainment than an active pastime. Nevertheless, allotments remain in demand. They have a long history, born out of food riots and strife, and in many cases a threatened future as the land they occupy is much more valuable for building plots than for garden plots. Jane Perrone, gardening editor at The Guardian, spilled the beans. Notes Jane Perrone’s book The Allotment Keeper’s Handbook: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Growing Your Own Food is available from Amazon and elsewhere. She also has a blog. James Wong’s Homegrown Revolution is the book Jane Perrone credited with introducing people to new things to grow on their allotments. Banner photo of Stuart Road Allotments modified from one by sarflondondunc. The spade handle, likewise, modified from a picture by Paul Zappaterra-Murphy