Shows
Roots and All - Gardening PodcastEpisode 316: The Dry Exotic GardenExplore the extraordinary world of exotic gardening with Paul Spracklin, author of The Dry Exotic Garden. Paul shares his infectious passion for transforming gardens conditions into lush, visually striking landscapes using drought-tolerant plants. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind his book, the unique joys of cultivating exotic species, and the techniques that make gardens with drought loving plants not just possible, but breathtakingly beautiful. About The Dry Exotic Garden Discover everything you need to know about designing, choosing and planting cacti and succulents to create a drought-tolerant garden in this lavishly illustrated guide...2024-12-0920 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 11 with Charlie BentonOn this episode I speak with gardener, Hampton Court Flower Show exhibitor and former ITV This Morning's TV Gardener Charlie Benton who has a love for multi-use plants.2024-11-0325 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 10 with Mike CliffordMike Clifford grows unusual tropical plants in his small garden in Dorset. 2024-10-1223 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 9 with Rosie YeomansOn this episode we chat with ex-teacher and all-round plants person Rosie Yeomans.2024-09-0119 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 8 with Craig from Grow ParadiseCraig from Grow Paradise runs a (mainly) online plant shop from his back garden. Besides that he has his own youtube channel.2024-08-1619 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 7 with Jack WallingtonIn this episode I speak with Jack Wallington. Jack has written 3 books, writes for BBC Gardeners' World magazine and is a garden designer. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/breezyLicense code: UBEK2ZJOJNKCIZNI2024-06-2327 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 6 with Wayne WilliamsIn this episode we speak with Wayne Williams, Head Gardener at Ventnor Botanic Gardens, former Head Gardener of Birmingham Botanic Gardens2024-06-1619 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 5 with Kevin HobbsOn this episode we speak with author and new plant developer Kevin Hobbs.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/breezyLicense code: UBEK2ZJOJNKCIZNI2024-06-0932 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 4 with Tommy TonsbergListen to Tommy's love of plants and what it is like to garden in Norway.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/breezyLicense code: UBEK2ZJOJNKCIZNI2024-06-0315 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 3 with Steven HowardIn this episode I chat with garden creator Steven Howard, Discover his favourite plant for wildlife and his plant hates!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/breezyLicense code: UBEK2ZJOJNKCIZNI2024-05-2721 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 2 with Mercy MorrisThis week we chat with Mercy Morris, National Plant Collection holder of Chlorophytum.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/breezyLicense code: UBEK2ZJOJNKCIZNI2024-05-2119 min
Plants, People and PlacesEpisode 1 with Georgina YatesPlants, People and Places Podcast chats with fern enthusiast Georgina Yates.Cyrtomium falcatumDecaisnea fargesiiMatteucia orientalisGymnocarpium dryopterisMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/breezyLicense code: UBEK2ZJOJNKCIZNI2024-05-1320 min
Talking DirtyJungle Garden Plants and Variegation with Philip OostenbrinkHe's back! Author of The Jungle Garden and Head Gardener at Walmer Castle, Philip Oostenbrink, is an authority on fabulous foliage. In this appearance on Talking Dirty he wows Alan Gray (East Ruston Old VIcarage) and Thordis with zany Zantedeschias and beguiling Boehmerias. Your FLOMO* list is sure to increase!*FLoral/plant-based fear Of Missing OutPLANT LISTHakonechloa macraOphiopogon japonicusAspidistra elatiorAspidistra sichuanensisConvallaria majalis 'Ewa Witkowska' Convallaria majalis 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold'Ficus carica 'Jolly...2022-07-2752 minTalking DirtyFab Foliage - from Aspidistra to Farfugium - with author of The Jungle Garden, Philip OostenbrinkThis week author of 'The Jungle Garden' Philip Oostenbrink joins Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis to share some of the treasures from his garden. Holder of four National Collections, lover of all things variegated and a great plantsman, this podcast is an adventure through fabulous foliage plants and is packed with inspiration for your plot.PLANT LISTHakonechloa macra 'All Gold'Ophiopogon japonicusAspidistra elatior 'Équinoxe'Convallaria majalis 'Jentsch's Triumph'Convallaria majalis 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold'Fuchsia magellanica 'Alba'Hakonechloa m...2022-01-191h 00
Roots and All - Gardening PodcastEpisode 161: The Jungle Garden with Philip OostenbrinkThis week’s guest is Philip Oostenbrink, Head Gardener at Walmer Castle and Gardens, Collections Coordinator for Plant Heritage in Kent, Plant Trials committee member for the RHS and self-confessed jungle plant nut. Philip has just published a new book titled ‘The Jungle Garden’ and in this interview, I talk to him about what a jungle garden is, whether they can work in shady and sunny aspects, easy jungle plants, rarer ones, plant hardiness, seasonal and winter interest and where to get plants. Dr Ian Bedford’s Bug of the Week: Black vine weevil Please don’t for...2021-10-1829 min
On The LedgeAspidistra, aka the cast iron plantI talk to Philip Oostenbrink about his National Collection of Aspidistra cultivars and answer a question about watering snake plants, and we hear from listener Roos. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/5/1/episode-138-aspidistras Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2020-05-0140 min