#358: Chaos to Clarity: The Origin of the BIG Calendar-Journal

The BIG Calendar-Journal: The Brain of My Flower Farm

Ever feel overwhelmed by seed starting and succession planting? In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares the origin story of the BIG Calendar-Journal—the wall calendar that turned her flower farm around. Discover how a giant calendar became her farm’s brain, why it works better than a garden journal or spreadsheet, and how it transformed chaos into a weekly rhythm of seed starting, planting, and harvesting.

You’ll learn:

• How succession planting became manageable (and profitable).

• The practical system Lisa uses to track planting dates, seed starts, and harvest notes.

• Tips for setting up your own BIG Calendar-Journal at home or on the farm.

Whether you’re a home gardener or a flower farmer, this tool can help you plan smarter, stay consistent, and build your own record of growing success.



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The BIG Calendar-Journal, from The Gardener's Workshop

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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!