Buying houseplants in the UK - a complete guide

Mmy guide to the best places to purchase houseplants and houseplant seeds in the UK, and how to get the best when you're shopping.

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Guest post: Adventures with a plant watering app - a houseplant lover's take

Molly Williams on why plant apps aren’t necessarily the answer.

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Houseplant shops: my green and red flags

From the sleeve of death to plant swap tables… my loves and hates in houseplant shops.

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Worried about your houseplants? Four things to chill out about...

Spiders and springtails and fungi, oh my!

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What does your greenhouse cabinet mean to you?

Find out about a new research project that investigates human-houseplant relations.

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Terrified of sowing? Here's why you should grow houseplants from seed...

I'm running my annual sowalong on On The Ledge podcast right now, so let me explain why you should get involved.

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The RHS Houseplant Advisory Group - explained

I'm a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Houseplant Advisory Group. Never heard of it? Find out more here.

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Houseplant died? It may well not be your fault

We are being set up for failure with houseplants. Here’s why.

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Come with me on a houseplant safari...

Not all the creatures that hang out on your houseplants mean them harm. Grab a hand lens and let’s find out more…

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My top three underrated houseplants

Find out which houseplants deserve more of a shout on the houseplant scene.

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Yes, you can have too many plants...

Contrary to many a social media post, you absolutely CAN have too many plants: your ideal number may be one, one hundred or one thousand, depending on your situation and skills.

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Three underrated houseplant genera

Want to try something unexpected? These houseplants are a great place to start…

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Guest Post: The Plant Rescue Box Initiative

The Plant Rescuer aka Sarah Gerrard-Jones who highlights her project to reduce waste in the houseplant industry.

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Bringing in your houseplants for winter

How to bring your plants inside for winter without giving yourself a huge headache and importing lots of pests.

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How to help your houseplants make it through winter amid a fuel poverty crisis

With fuel costs spiralling, it’s time to take a look at some of the measures you can take to get your plants through winter without breaking the bank

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My favourite houseplant gadgets

I list the gadgets that have proved game changers for my houseplants, including a hand lens.

Gadgets & books, Houseplants, The Plant Ledger, On The Ledge podcastJane PerroneJuly 29, 2022Comment

How to get your houseplants through a heatwave

Climate change means that we are likely to be facing more and more extreme weather events, so what can you do to protect your plants from potential damage?

The Plant Ledger, HouseplantsJane PerroneJuly 15, 2022Comment