Diarmuid and Paul have a right old rant about awards season and competitions like the Chelsea Flower Show. The lads challenge you to do the “jam jar test” to help you get to know your soil. This week’s Q&A session includes advice on dealing with those pesky slugs (and “Mary from Donegal” has been in touch again.) Diarmuid and Paul also want you to stop chasing the perfect garden because it doesn’t exist. And why do plants die even when you’ve put so much effort into them? Well sometimes… it’s just… sh*t happens!

Diarmuid and Paul begin our gardening journey with some key things to keep in mind as we set out on your adventure. Everything from the importance of getting acquainted with your soil, to why there’s controversy over wildflower meadows. If you know absolutely nothing about gardening - never fear! You can't know less than Producer Aideen, who has come to the guys with a plea for help. All you virgin gardeners out there can start your journey with her. Spoiler alert: it begins with the dirt!

In this sneak peak of the first episode of DIRT, Diarmuid and Paul give you an insight into their plans for the new podcast, the topics they’ll cover, the big topics, and look at the all-important question – how does Diarmuid’s garden grow?