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Episode 280: Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants
Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logees Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more alive in your home. Plus I answer a question about t
Episode 279: Staking moth orchids (Phalaenopsis)
To stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants in films, and we hear from Helen in Meet the Liste
Episode 278: Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell
Halloween week surprise! I drop an extra episode in which I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores plants and gardens as the inspiration for writers o
Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen
I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding! For full show notes visit Sign up for The Plan
Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout
I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down peoples precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, and how to make sure your plants arribe in great sha
Episode 275: tissue culture with Plants In Jars
I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree. Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and Superfan levels can li
Episode 274: the black olive/shady lady/Bucida buceras tree
I find out about the indoor tree thats being marketed as the next fiddle leaf fig with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from lis
Episode 273: the hidden world of mosses
I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters. For full show notes, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant
Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs
Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the house
Episode 271: Farmer Nick
I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more. For full show notes and a transcript, visit . Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter ab