Summary: When Alice Vincent asked me to take part in a panel discussion at the Garden Museum about houseplant trends past, present and future, I couldn't have been more excited, and when I heard my fellow speaker was Catherine Horwood I nearly bit her hand off. This week I am bringing you a recording of the talk that took place last Tuesday, April 10. It's long, and the sound isn't of the best quality, but I hope you'll forgive that for the chance to listen to a really interesting discussion that goes deeper than the usual "ten houseplants you can't kill" stuff. If you haven't come across Alice Vincent before, she's a Telegraph journalist and plant addict who featured in episode 14 of On The Ledge talking about balconies. You'll find her on Instagram as @Noughticulture and her book How to Grow Stuff is an excellent guide for beginner gardeners. Catherine Horwood is a social historian whose book Potted History is a wonderful insight into the houseplant's back story. She appeared in episode six of On The Ledge talking about pots, and is on Instagram as @potted_history. She talks about the origins of my favourite houseplant book, The Houseplant Expert, but she also mentions another great book about houseplants, The Indoor Garden Book by John Brookes. Thanks to the Garden Museum for hosting the event - if you've not come across this place before, it's a wonderful place! The museum explores and celebrates British gardens and gardening in various ways, including exhibitions, talks, displays and its garden. If you're ever in London, do visit - the restaurant is excellent too!
