Episodes

  • Episode 303: Late Night On The Ledge - Worcester Terrariums aka Ben Newell
    Sep 26 2024

    Host Jane Perrone is joined by terrarium maker extraordinaire Ben Newell (Worcester Terrariums) in the final Late Night On The Ledge episode.

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

    What is Late Night On The Ledge? Imagine a late night TV chat show featuring your favourite planty guests, a dash of gossip and the odd rant. 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?

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

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 302: Late Night On The Ledge - plants and tattoos with Dr Matt Lodder
    Aug 13 2024

    Host Jane Perrone is joined by tattoo historian Dr Matt Lodder to learn about the role of plants in tattoos over the centuries in the third Late Night On The Ledge episode.

    For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/plant-tattoos

    Please note: this episode features swearing and adult topics 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?

    Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger

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

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

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

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

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    57 mins
  • Episode 301: Late Night On The Ledge - Hilton Carter
    Aug 2 2024

    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...

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 300: Late Night On The Ledge - spilling the tea with Sarah and Tea
    Jul 18 2024

    Host Jane Perrone chats to follow plant lovers Sarah Gerrard-Jones aka The Plant Rescuer and Tea Francis aka Tea's Jungle in this special Late Night OTL episode.

    For full show notes, a transcript and to watch a video version of the show, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/episode-300

    Please note: this episode features swearing and probably isn’t suitable for younger ears. If you need to find another episode to listen to, why not check out my themed back catalogue?

    A shoutout to Up Top Studios for hosting and recording this episode and to this week's sponsors Ladybird Plantcare.

    What is Late Night On The Ledge?

    Imagine a late night TV chat show featuring your favourite guests, lots of chat, a dash of gossip and the odd rant - that’s what you’re getting when you tune into Late Night On The Ledge. This is the first of four Late Night OTL episodes which will run every two weeks until the end of August. Two will be audio-only, and this and one other will offer video as well. Scroll down to watch a video version of this week’s show.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 299: Ottershaw Cacti and growlights for venus flytraps
    Jul 5 2024

    Host Jane Perrone visits Daniel and Jo Jackson at Ottershaw Cacti in Surrey to find out about their incredible collection of plants, and a Q&A on growing venus flytraps under growlights.

    For full show notes and a transcipt visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/ottershaw-cacti

    Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger

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

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

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

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

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    42 mins
  • Episode 298: Monstera 'Thai Constellation' - a deep dive with Pretty in Green
    Jun 21 2024

    Host Jane Perrone talks all things Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ with Chris Ernst of Pretty in Green: where this variegated wonder came from, how to grow it and why we love it.

    For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-children

    Prefer to watch this as a video? Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LmgAPZ3628

    Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger

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

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

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

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

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    47 mins
  • Episode 297: passion flowers as houseplants
    Jun 7 2024

    Host Jane Perrone talks to botanist Rebecca Hilgenhof about passion flowers, finding out which ones we can grow as houseplants. Plus the Q&A tackles a question about a Hoya that refuses to bloom.

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

    Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger

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

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

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

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

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    39 mins
  • Episode 296: live podcast recording with Worcester Terrariums and the Bearded Plantaholic
    May 31 2024

    A live podcast recorded with Ben Newell and Jonny Balchandani at the Malvern Houseplant Festival. The Festival was organised by Green Rooms Market - thanks to Sarah Gerrard-Jones for holding the mic for audience questions and adding in her own thoughts!

    My guests were:

    • Ben Newell aka @worcesterterrariums whose book Hello Tiny World is out now.

    • Jonny Balchandani aka @thebeardedplantaholic.

    For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/malvern-houseplant-festival

    Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger

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

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

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

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

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    39 mins