On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts

Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.

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0:02:53 Introduction to Dr. Ross Cameron and his new book 0:06:00 How plants can improve mental health 0:10:22 The power of scent 0:12:19 The connection between plants and our health 0:19:55 Q&A: Can worms be beneficial in houseplants? 0:26:19 Interview with Ross Cameron, part two 0:28:12 Phytoncides 0:30:52 Our bodies and brains influenced by microorganisms 0:33:54 How green walls work 0:36:58 Best practices for planting on walls and benefits 0:42:39 Future research on cultivating soil and beneficial organisms

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I talk to arachnologist and houseplant collector Tea Francis about the spiders that live on and around our houseplants, including how to overcome your spider fears. Plus I answer a question about a Begonia.

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I talk to container gardener Mark Ridsill Smith aka Vertical Veg about growing food in containers, both outside and in, plus I answer a question about growlights.

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I offer up my thoughts on the Chelsea flower show and answer a question about houseplant pests. Plus we hear from listener Ange in Australia.

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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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I profile the beautiful gold veined oxalis (Oxalis debilis 'Aureoreticulata') and we hear from listener Alice in Meet the Listener.

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I update you on the seed-sowing exploits of both me and a bunch of listeners, plus I talk about the botanical terms of the different parts of a seed, and answer a question about a cactus with a fungal infection.

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I chat to illustrator Helen Entwisle about our collaboration on book Legends of the Leaf, plus I answer a question about using 'worm juice' on houseplants.

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Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone

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Hear an extract from my new book Legends of the Leaf, plus I answer a question about pruning cane begonias.

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This week I travel to Northampton to meet Tony Le-Britton and talk about his new book, Not Another Jungle, out April 6.

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Get the lowdown on repotting your houseplants, from spotting the signs to the nitty gritty of how to repot. Plus botanist Dr Scott Zona answers a question about plant lifespans.

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