# #383: Smaller Is Better!

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Podcast: [Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler](https://stenobird.com/podcast/field-and-garden-with-lisa-mason-ziegler-1486880)
Published: 2026-02-24T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-ziegler0/episodes/383-Smaller-Is-Better-e3fgo0h
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Duration seconds: 1765

## Resource

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!

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