Episode 283: The Cactus Hunters
On The Ledge
Jane Perrone
4.8 • 773 Ratings
🗓️ 5 January 2024
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
I discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry marks on a prayer plant.
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| 1:59.6 | I'm Jane Perrone and this is my podcast on the ledge where all indoor gardening topics are on the table for discussion. |
| 2:03.1 | If this is your first time listening, welcome. And if you've been here for the past nearly seven years, then welcome back. In today's show, I'm interviewing |
| 2:10.2 | Dr. Jared Margolis about his book, The Cactus Hunters. So if you've been worried about whether |
| 2:17.3 | your cactus collecting habit is putting |
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