Episode 26: How Do You Care for Houseplants? - has houseplant expert, Jane Perrone, recommending ways you can keep your plants healthy.
Episode Summary:
This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Jane Perrone, a talented individual who has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of gardening, thanks to her exceptional plant expertise and entrepreneurial abilities. As a freelance journalist, she has contributed her writing skills to a variety of renowned publications, such as the Guardian, Gardens Illustrated, and The English Garden. But her passion for plants and gardening extends beyond the written word, as she has also become the host of the popular gardening podcast, On The Ledge, and the author of the captivating book, Legends of the Leaf.
Listen as Jane explains appropriate potting soil mixes, watering your plants, and how to know if your plant is unhealthy.
In this episode we discuss:
- 00:00 - Requiem for the Dirt Man by Jason Beers
- 01:07 - Introducing Jane Perrone
- 01:37 - Plant Beginnings
- 09:37 - Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
- 12:03 - Researching Plants
- 15:49 - Humidity
- 19:21 - Knowing The Health of Your Plants
- 23:10 - Understanding Watering
- 30:12 - Soil & Potting
- 35:27 - Beginner Plants
- 39:44 - Where to Purchase Plants From
- 41:13 - Propagation
- 48:08 - Best Piece of Advice
- 50:50 - Jane's Favorite Plant
- 53:16 - Closing Remarks
- 54:44 - Conclusion and Information
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