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In this landmark 100th episode of Dig It, Joe and Zoe celebrate their podcast milestone while discussing life's challenges, from online shopping fails to garden etiquette and navigating grief. The hosts reflect on building a community of 'diggers' who share their stories of loss, resilience, and everyday mishaps. Highlights include advice on taking plants when moving house, hilarious tales of online shopping disasters, and touching messages about finding comfort through shared experiences of loss.
Celebrating 100 Episodes and Setting Up the New Studio
Joe and Zoe mark their 100th episode from Zoe's newly decorated studio space, featuring garden-themed wallpaper perfect for the podcast. They reflect on how the show has become a safe space for listeners navigating life's ups and downs, with many reaching out during difficult times. The hosts emphasize how knowing you're not alone in your struggles helps people get through challenging moments, setting a warm and empathetic tone for the episode.
- This is the 100th episode of Dig It, recorded in Zoe's new studio with garden wallpaper
- The hosts plan to continue for at least another thousand episodes, taking them into their mid-seventies
- The podcast has become a community where people share their struggles and feel less alone
- Listeners frequently reach out when going through difficult times, creating connections through shared experiences
" A lot of people have spoken to me when they've gone through loss in that way. People reach out and it breaks my heart to know someone else will go through that. "
" You'll find people who understand exactly what you're going through at that moment because they've been there. "
Garden Plant Etiquette When Moving House
Bridie writes in asking about taking plants from her current garden to her new home, feeling protective of plants she's grown from tiny starts. The hosts enthusiastically support taking special plants that hold meaning, with Zoe sharing her own experience of transplanting roses when she moved. They suggest taking cuttings or the most meaningful plants while leaving the garden intact for the new owner, and note that starting fresh in a new garden is also an exciting opportunity.
- It's perfectly acceptable to take plants that have personal meaning when moving house
- Zoe took special roses when she moved from her previous home with its Joe Thompson-designed garden
- Taking cuttings or propagating is another option for bringing plants to your new home
- New gardens can flourish quickly - Zoe's current garden grew substantially in just one year
" If you've had this garden and you've grown these plants, then I think it's perfectly fine to take a few of them with you. If they mean something to you, then it's kind of your story. It's your life story. "
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