78: Garden Gnome Bans and the Joy of Drinking Less

This week on Dig It, Jo and Zoe dive into a lively debate about kids in pubs, share a 90s throwback involving Bono, and hear one of the most jaw-dropping listener stories yet.GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside 

Should Zoe go full fringe? And should Jo really be lending that famously soothing voice to… erotic gardening fiction? This week, Dig It asks far more questions than it answers. Watch or listen now.You can find out more about Elizabeth Honey and The British Flower Movement here: https://britishflowersmovement.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeKELLOGG’S CLUB BREAKFASTJo is headlining a one-off breakfast rave for over-50s at The Lower Third in London on Saturday 18th April, starting at 09:00. There are 200 free tickets available (ticketed but free - registration required): https://Kelloggs_ClubBreakfast.eventbrite.co.ukDIG IT x FOTHERGILL’S – SOW & TELL SEEDSWe’ve teamed up with Fothergill’s to bring you our very own Sow & Tell seed packs - featuring cosmos and cherry tomatoes.Become an annual member of The Potting Shed to receive your seeds plus a Dig It tote bag:https://digit.supportingcast.fm/Check out amazing seasonal highlights at https://mr-fothergills.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🌍 VisitScotland — Discover Scotland in spring, from the dramatic coastline and castles of Aberdeenshire to the ancient landscapes of Orkney. Start planning your own escape at www.tripadvisor.co.uk/scotland🌿 Ancient + Brave — Support your daily routine with Ancient + Brave Wild Collagen. Just one scoop in your morning drink, completely neutral in taste, and designed to support joints, energy, and recovery. Get 20% off your first three subscription orders, a free ritual scoop and £5 off your first order at www.ancientandbrave.earth/planet using code DIGIT5CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

Jo and Zoe chat vaping squirrels and all the strange things turning up in British gardens. Also, a brilliantly unhinged story about a speculum becoming a child’s favourite toy.Watch on YouTube - OUR UPLIFTING PLAYLISTFor Michelle, and anyone who needs it — search ‘Dig It Uplifting’ on Spotify or find the link below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/473EfIIUzq8w7M7lBqqtUO?si=dYvxOcpdR2mR_PUM-lhw1A GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeKELLOGG’S CLUB BREAKFASTJo is headlining a one-off breakfast rave for over-50s at The Lower Third in London on Saturday 18th April, starting at 09:00. There are 200 free tickets available (ticketed but free - registration required): https://Kelloggs_ClubBreakfast.eventbrite.co.ukDIG IT x FOTHERGILL’S – SOW & TELL SEEDSWe’ve teamed up with Fothergill’s to bring you our very own Sow & Tell seed packs - featuring cosmos and cherry tomatoes.Become an annual member of The Potting Shed to receive your seeds plus a Dig It tote bag:https://digit.supportingcast.fm/Check out amazing seasonal highlights at https://mr-fothergills.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🌳 Woodland Trust — Dedicate a tree, a bench, or even a whole area of woodland in the name of someone you love. Dedications start from a suggested donation of £20. Visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/digit🧠 Alzheimer's Society — Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia. Find out more at www.alzheimers.org.ukCREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside 

Monty Don joins us to talk about British gardens, chasing cows in the nude and accidentally declaring war on begonias. You can order Monty's new book 'British Gardens' here: https://amzn.to/4sJh3HL GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795 KELLOGG’S CLUB BREAKFASTJo is headlining a one-off breakfast rave for over-50s at The Lower Third in London on Saturday 18th April, starting at 09:00. There are 200 free tickets available (ticketed but free - registration required): https://Kelloggs_ClubBreakfast.eventbrite.co.ukDIG IT x FOTHERGILL’S – SOW & TELL SEEDSWe’ve teamed up with Fothergill’s to bring you our very own Sow & Tell seed packs - featuring cosmos and cherry tomatoes.Become an annual member of The Potting Shed to receive your seeds plus a Dig It tote bag:https://digit.supportingcast.fm/Check out amazing seasonal highlights at https://mr-fothergills.co.uk/ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSAncient + BraveGet 20% off your first three subscription orders plus £5 off your first order with code DIGIT5.Visit: https://ancientandbrave.earth/planetAlzheimer’s SocietyFind out more about dementia support, research and how you can help:https://www.alzheimers.org.ukCREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside

Hannah asks a question about how to manage the guilt of moving away from parents, especially as they get older. Katrina wants to know all about any tall tales that friends and family have convinced us are true over the years. Amanda has a hilarious story about a misidentified ‘toy’ that ended up causing a stir in the local charity shop. Plus, we share your brilliant robot lawnmower name suggestions… Keep ‘em coming!The organisation that Jo mentions which helps siblings of those with additional needs is called Sibs - you can find out more about their work here: https://www.sibs.org.uk/GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by The Woodland Trust and Visit Scotland & Trip Advisor.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Danny PapeVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

The big story on everyone’s lips this week is of course the lifting of the gnome ban at Chelsea Flower Show. But where do Jo and Zoe sit on such a hot topic? There’s also some nostalgia for wild 90’s nights, as well as appreciation for taking things a bit easier these days. Gno thank you, hangovers…GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by The Woodland Trust and Airbnb.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Danny PapeVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

Jo & Zoe dig into whether “nesting” - where the kids stay put and parents rotate in and out - can actually make divorce easier on children. Plus, Jo picks up some handy half-marathon hints, our Diggers share brilliant advice on handling school anxiety, and there’s possibly our most curveball toy story yet...GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Visit Scotland & Trip Advisor, Ancient & Brave and Airbnb.✨ VisitScotland & TripAdvisor – Dreaming of a Spring escape? Scotland is full of breathtaking places to explore, from the wild Atlantic beaches of the Outer Hebrides to peaceful riverside walks in Perthshire. You could spend your days wandering coastal paths, discovering castle gardens, and enjoying brilliant local food along the way. Whether it’s a windswept walk to clear your head or a cosy stay in the countryside, there’s so much to see. Start planning your own Scottish adventure at https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/scotlandCREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

This special bonus episode is brought to you by The Madison on Paramount+Consider this your must-watch recommendation for March. Jo and Zoe are chatting about The Madison — a brand new six-part series streaming now on Paramount+. Jo and Zoe get into what made them fall for the show; the beauty of Montana, the warmth and humour woven through the grief, and why this kind of female-led storytelling hits so differently. Plus: Zoe's ugly cry face at episode four, whether horses are actually terrifying, and if Disco Steve should go full ‘Kurt Russell’ with his hair.Episodes 1-3 of The Madison are available to stream now. Episodes 4-6 will be available to stream on 21 March.Stream The Madison on Paramount+  https://www.paramountplus.comWatch Dig It on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2ojQ6zYjqRs GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795CREDITS Exec Producer: Jonathan O'Sullivan Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty Video Editor: Cameron Laird

Zoe & Jo have a frank and honest conversation about how Louis Theroux’s Inside The Manosphere documentary made them feel (spoiler: not good). But thankfully, the amazing gardener AND firefighter Jonny Hincks - aka @gardenwithjonny - stops by to discuss how we can all make ourselves happier by getting green-fingered. Plus, there’s a bumper crate digging featuring Harry Styles, Joshua Idehen, the HELP(2) album, the Peaky Blinders soundtrack, James Blake…and more! Jonny’s book Garden Yourself Happy is out now - you can order it here: https://lnk.to/GardenYourselfHappy  Follow Jonny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenwithjonny/ GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Visit Scotland & Trip Advisor and Ancient & Brave✨ VisitScotland & TripAdvisor – Dreaming of a spring escape? Scotland is full of breathtaking places to explore, from the wild Atlantic beaches of the Outer Hebrides to peaceful riverside walks in Perthshire. You could spend your days wandering coastal paths, discovering castle gardens, and enjoying brilliant local food along the way. Whether it’s a windswept walk to clear your head or a cosy stay in the countryside, there’s so much to see. Start planning your own Scottish adventure at https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/scotlandCREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

Jo & Zo cover all the topics in this week’s Dig In! From how to deal with feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions required of us on a daily - or hourly - basis, to what it’s like to have a plaster cast of an “intimate” area, plus a brilliant story from one of our Diggers about an unexpected item taken into evidence after a burglary… We also hear from Michelle who’s asking for uplifting songs to help with her cancer recovery - sending you all the love Michelle! We’ve added some of our faves to the Spotify playlist below…OUR PLAYLISThttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wWU4XCNqHdUYYOVk5Wcb5?si=LXg0foReQfumx5jYmIs_2wGET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: [email protected]📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by the Woodland Trust ✨ Woodland Trust – Looking for a gift that really means something? The Woodland Trust lets you dedicate a tree, a bench, or even a whole area of woodland in someone’s name. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate a birthday, mark an anniversary, or remember someone special. Dedications start from just £20 for a single tree, and you’ll receive a personalised dedication pack with a certificate, woodland map and information about the site you’ve chosen. Every dedication also helps support the Woodland Trust’s vital work protecting and restoring woods across the UK. Start your dedication at https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/digitCREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside