Jane Perrone, Queen of Houseplants
“Human composting is a brilliant idea. I have said to my rather horrified family that ‘I want you to put me on the compost heap at the end.”
My guest today is Jane Perrone, host of the popular ‘On the Ledge’ a podcast about all aspects of houseplants. She is a journalist, house plant lover, member of the RHS Advisory Board for House Plants and Cut Flowers and grower of weird, mainly perennial veg.
As well as exploring the best house-plants for shade (our medieval cottage is pretty dark) we also discussed compost and how her acceptance of the fleeting joy of things that are beautiful in the garden, and the cycle of life, leads her to make the most of the moment that is.
An interesting and warm conversation with some quite unexpected moments! Have a listen to find our more…
Jane’s website and Instagram
On The Ledge podcast
Links to things or people we mentioned:
Good King Henry- Spinach-like evergreen
Dalefoot Tomato Compost - peat free wool compost
Jane’s favourite indoor plant at time of recording: Epicea cuprata
Plants for shade:
ZZ plant - when and how to water - not very often and when soil is very dry. Soak well and then drain.