Episode 197: tiny plants with Leslie Halleck

I talk to horticulturist Leslie Halleck about her new book Tiny Plants, and answer a question about a colourful Tradescantia.

Growing under glass, Flowering houseplantsJane PerroneOctober 1, 2021Tradescantia, sundews, carnivorous plants, GesneriadsComment

Episode 188: getting started with terrariums

Terrariums offer endless possibilities for growing, but where do you start? Jacob James of Grow Tropicals joins me to discuss containers, substrates and of course - the plants. Plus I answer a question about Aroids and toxicity.

Growing under glassJane PerroneJune 18, 2021terrariums, AroidsComment

Episode 173: plants behind glass at Hidcote

I’m joined by Lottie Allen, head gardener at Hidcote in the Cotswolds, England, to learn about growing plants behind glass at this famous Arts and Crafts garden.

Growing under glassJane PerroneFebruary 12, 2021Begonia, greenhouses & polytunnelsComment

Episode 166: IKEA greenhouse cabinets

Find out how to turn a glass cabinet from IKEA into a stylish indoor greenhouse with my guests Camila Lohr and Vinny Araujo, plus I answer a question about preventative pest control and we hear from listener Zoe from New Zealand in Meet the Listener.

Growing under glassJane PerroneDecember 4, 2020growlights, pestsComment

Episode 149: terrarium tips and National Collections

I find out how you could become the guardian of a major houseplant genus, and answer a listener question about making terrariums.

Growing under glassJane PerroneJuly 16, 2020terrariums, Hoya, TradescantiaComment

Episode 87: conservatory love with Ruth Kassinger, plus #OTLsowalong part one

I talk conservatories with Ruth Kassinger, author of Paradise Under Glass, introduce part one of the On The Ledge sowalong, and answer a question about mould.

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