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#383: Smaller Is Better!
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- Feb 24, 2026
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- 1765
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Summary
If your garden (or your to-do list) feels too big, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Lisa shares how cutting back her growing space—on purpose—actually increased her productivity, lowered stress, and brought the joy back into her season. Learn why “smaller” can make you a stronger, more profitable grower, and the simple shifts that help you get more from the beds you already have. Mentions The BIG Calendar-Journal from The Gardener's Workshop Book: The New Organic Grower by Eliot Coleman Live Class with Lisa: "Where to Sell Cut Flowers: Finding the Best Markets for YOUR Farm" Lisa's Course: Flower Farming School Online Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies! Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News! The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers , owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!