Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.
For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-health
Chapters0:02:53 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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Episode 244: visiting the National Collection of Hoyas
Episode 243: root mealybugs
Episode 242: a look at Pilea - beyond the Chinese money plant
Episode 241: the paintbrush plant, Haemanthus albiflos
Episode 240: slipper orchids, and why you need to join an orchid society
Episode 239: what to do with a dead houseplant
Episode 238: Dendrobium orchids and more with Kevin Wigley
Episode 237: Aeoniums
Episode 236: Three houseplants for cold rooms
Episode 235: Mangave
Episode 234: Flowering houseplants
Episode 233: leaf botany part seven - photosynthesis explained
Episode 232: talking cacti at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Episode 231: Growing Marantas and Alocasias in California
Episode 230: Big Cactus Rescue
Episode 229: are these houseplants extinct indoors?
Episode 228: Houseplant books with Maria Failla
Episode 227: houseplants and sustainability part four - Harriets Plants
Episode 226: Q&A special
Episode 225: Sinningia
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