On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts

Jane Perrone talks with Adam Critien aka @earthchampion about the joys and challenges of keeping plants and animals under glass, from simple terrariums to more advanced vivariums and paludariums. Where do you start? What can go wrong? And why do animals add such interest when kept under glass with plants? Plus Adam talks about the award-winning show garden he built with Alina Hibbert at this year's RHS Malvern Show - Back to Grandma's House. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/animals-terrariums Want to unlock bonus content and listen or watch ad-free? Join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge - patrons at the Ledge and Superfan tier can watch Adam and I talking about dart frogs here: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge/posts/extra-leaf-135-169038860/ This week's guest Adam Critien aka @earthchampion on Instagram and @earthchampionecosystems on YouTube keeps houseplants plus fish, dart frogs & a tortoise. He is probably best known for co-creating the multi-award winning RHS Malvern show garden Back to Grandma's House with Alina Hibbert, which we discuss in this episode. Find out more about Adam on his website . Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Want to create your ultimate greenhouse without breaking the bank or making mistakes that harm your plants? Professional plant geek Leslie Halleck joins me to talk about her new book Home Greenhouse Revival : find out how to choose, site, and manage a greenhouse so it actually grows what you want, rather than becoming an expensive garden ornament or storage space. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/planning-dream-greenhouse Want to unlock bonus content and listen or watch ad-free? Join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge - patrons at the Ledge and Superfan tier can watch an extra chunk of horticulture chat with Leslie Halleck here: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge/posts/extra-leaf-134-168504922/ Check out Leslie's book Home Greenhouse Revival here . Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Five tips to kickstart the back to school vibe in your houseplant collection. The main theme is a reset: it's time to look honestly at our collections and decide what is worth keeping and what is not. New mantra - quality not quantity! For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-tips Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge - 30% off annual and monthly memberships until 8am BST on September 4 2026! Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

'Dear Jane ... it's Jane here, your own good self checking in from four decades in the future.' If you could talk to yourself when you first started growing houseplants, what would you say? For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/begonia-ladies-terrarium-goo Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

How do you keep these tricksy plants alive indoors? With 100million+ mini roses sold every year, I am out to help save a few from the trash… and to tell you what plants to grow instead. For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/miniature-roses Want to enter my giveaway for Scott Zona's online houseplant course? Patreon members go here: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge/posts/enter-now-for-to-166655730 And non-Patreon members visit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcBe8aviMe6/ Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Come with me to Broad Chalke in Wiltshire on a sunny summer's day in the early 1960s as we explore SIr Cecil Beaton's Winter Garden at his home Reddish House. Want to see images of the Winter Garden at Reddish House? Start here . For images of how it looks today, check out this page , where you'll also see photographs of some of Beaton's famous friends at Reddish. Cecil Beaton produced some of the most iconic photography of the twentieth century. Learn more about his work here . Read more about Reddish House at Gardenista . Architectural Digest really did visit Reddish House in the 1960s! More on the Terrarium Time Machine If you missed our trip to Loddiges Nursery in London in the 1820s, you can listen here . I answer some commonly asked questions about the Terrarium Time Machine here . For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/begonia-ladies-terrarium-goo Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

it's a Q&A special! I answer listener questions about the Terrarium Time Machine and its ferny inhabitant, why the watermelon Peperomia sports silvery marks and more. Timestamps 3:08 Judy, the fern icon 6:11 watermelon Peperomia variegation 14:58 Maggie needs more light 22:06 Norman the Dracaena and filtered water For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/your-questions-answered Want to ask me a question? Email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your location and how long you have had the plant are always useful to help solve your issue! Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

I love houseplants, but I draw the line at these three. Find out which houseplants I really can't stand, and why! For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-ick Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans Want to ask me a question? Email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your location and how long you have had the plant are always useful to help solve your issue!

This episode is a gem from the On The Ledge archive, first published during the Covid era as you'll see from the introduction. Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what you can put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don't have any outside space. Plus I answer a question about moss poles and we hear from listener Sophie from Wales. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/moving-houseplants-outside-summer Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone

This episode is a gem from the On The Ledge archive, first published in 2021. Aroid expert Peter Boyce joins me to discuss the newly-formed European Aroid Society, exciting new developments in the world of aroids and why you should never cut the roots off your Monstera! Plus I answer a question about potting plants with no drainage hole. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/aroids-peter-boyce Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

I'm taking a break until July 17 but while I am gone, I am bringing you three gems from the On The Ledge archive. The first is episode 71, first published way back in 2018, all about some of the odder houseplants in existence. Dr Chris Thorogood is a botanist at Oxford Botanic Garden with a clever sideline in painting brilliant pictures of the plants he loves and studies: his new book, Weird Plants, is a brilliant book for anyone who wants to delve a bit deeper into some of the strangest corners of the botanical world. I find out from Chris why engineers are studying the slippery qualities of Nepenthes pitchers, which creature uses Low's pitcher plant as a toilet, and why Stapelia flowers look mouldy. See full show notes here: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2018/11/6/episode-71-chris-thorogood Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Join Emily Hazell, the curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden, as she guides us through the rich history and diverse plant collections of this historic London garden, including the tropical corridor, pelargonium house and the carnivorous plant collection. For full show notes including images of the plants we talk about, visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/chelsea-physic-garden Unlock ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and more by support On The Ledge on Patreon. There's an article for all members - including free ones - about repotting houseplants and what substrates to use to read right now! https: Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

If your plants are going through a rough patch, propagation can give them a new lease of life. Houseplant expert and hybridiser Lindsay Sisti ( @alltheplantbabies ) talks me through her plant renovation tips. This week's guest Lindsay runs a home-based nursery outside of Chicago, USA where she develop and propagates unique collector specimens. Check out her online plant boutique: alltheplantbabies.com. Lindsay's book The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation is out now. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/save-your-houseplants-propagation Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Explore the fascinating world of tropical plant breeding through the expert lens of Dr. Jeff Block, an anaesthesiologist and passionate anthurium breeder. Find out why slow pokes get the heave-ho in the breeding process, why naming a plant after your wife has hidden benefits, and why water quality matters when it comes to velvet Anthuriums. Many thanks to Grow Tropicals for hosting this interview. You can buy Anthurium 'Michelle' from them here . This week's guest Dr Jeff Block is a Miami-based physician-botanist best known for breeding tropical plants including Anthuriums. You can find him on Instagram as @therealdocblock and do check out his YouTube channel . Doc Block Anthuriums are available for sale in North America here and 'Michelle' is available from Grow Tropicals in the UK. Find out more about Anthurium 'Michelle' on RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year . Read more about Anthurium 'Dark and Handsome' . See more of Doc Block's Anthurium creations in this video . For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/anthuriums-doc-block Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Have you ever thought about growing deadly nightshade indoors? Me neither! But Kenny Moiane aka @ambientflora on Instagram is here to tell us all how it's done - and why we should be captivated by these incredible plants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/poisonous-plants-indoors WARNING Poisonous plants deserve our respect and understanding. The information in this podcast is for entertainment only - please keep poisonous plants well away from children, pets and anyone who may not know the dangers of ingesting them. Seek professional medical help before using any plant medicinally. Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans Want to ask me a question? Email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your location and how long you have had the plant are always useful to help solve your issue!

I visit Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show and chat to some of the designers behind the plants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-studios-chelsea-2026 Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

Sydney Plant Guy aka Jan Gettmann joins me to talk about how to get the most out of houseplants - without the overwhelm, the excessive plant hauls and the pest infestation crashouts. For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/becoming-a-fulfilled-plant-person Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

I'm joined by The Begonia Ladies aka Ash (@begoni.ash on Insta) and Nina (@begonia_lady on Insta) to talk terrarium goo and begonias under glass. For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/begonia-ladies-terrarium-goo Want to ask me a question? Email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your location and how long you have had the plant are always useful to help solve your issue! Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

One houseplant podcaster (that's me!) pours the hottest of houseplant tea, in five perfectly portioned hot takes. And yes, they may well get slightly more unhinged towards the end. Come ride with me in my Terrarium Time Machine! For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-hot-takes Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...

Need teeny tiny plants for your terrarium? I've got you. I pick my top five plants that will fit into the smallest of glass containers. For full show notes visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/tiny-terrarium-plants Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...