Episode 269: How plants can save your life
On The Ledge
Jane Perrone
4.8 • 773 Ratings
🗓️ 3 July 2023
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.
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Chapters
0:02:53 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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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | This is an ad by BetterHelp. |
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| 0:23.3 | Visit BetterHelphelp.com slash new direction today to get 10% of your first month. Welcome to On the Ledge podcast. |
| 0:47.3 | I'm your host, Jane Perrone, and in this week's episode, How Plants Can Save Your Life. |
| 0:59.0 | Yeah. and in this week's episode, How Plants Can Save Your Life. I'm chatting to Dr. Ross Cameron about the many, many benefits of surrounding yourself with plants this week |
| 1:07.5 | in the light of his new book, How Plants Can Save Your Life. |
| 1:11.6 | Plus, I answer a question about worms in your plant pots. |
| 1:20.2 | Thank you very much for joining me and thanks to everyone who gave me delightful feedback about |
| 1:25.7 | the Spider episode last time. |
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| 1:37.6 | Thank you also to James A.R. |
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| 1:43.1 | I read that on a day. |
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| 1:49.4 | On the Ledge is bringing positive benefits to you, James A.R. |
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