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  • Episode 322: Hop in the terrarium time machine… we're going back to the sixties!
    Aug 7 2026

    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.

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    18 Min.
  • Episode 321: Peperomia variegation, a top-heavy Homalomena and a fern called Judy
    Jul 31 2026

    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.

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    30 Min.
  • Episode 320: Houseplants that give me the ick
    Jul 17 2026

    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

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    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!

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    28 Min.
  • OTL reloaded - my top tips on how to give your houseplants a holiday outside this summer
    Jul 10 2026

    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.

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    37 Min.
  • OTL reloaded: Aroids with Dr Peter Boyce
    Jul 3 2026

    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

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    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.

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    57 Min.
  • OTL reloaded: Weird Plants by Chris Thorogood
    Jun 26 2026

    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.

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    44 Min.
  • Episode 319: Under glass at London's Chelsea Physic Garden: a journey through 353 years of botanical history
    Jun 19 2026

    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.

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    51 Min.
  • Episode 318: How to use propagation to save your plants from disaster
    Jun 12 2026

    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.

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