The Farmer Bailey Blog

Introducing Farmer's Dozen

One box, twelve varieties, curated for cool-season transplant.

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Don't Miss Mind-Expanding Gerbera

The deadline to order specialty Gerbera from Holland is December 1.

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Bloom Groups, Demystified

Bloom initiation in Lisianthus is a complicated relationship between day length, light intensity and temperature.

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Last Call for Ready to Ship!

Today is your last chance to receive Ready to Ship plug trays for 2025! 

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Two Ways to Shop Ready to Ship

Read this blog post for important updates on Ready to Ship flash sales of plug trays. 

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Your Peonies are Ready for You

Are you ready for them?

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Spring 2026 Preview Lists

Preview the lists of Spring 2026-shipped crops for each of our catalogs! Spring ordering begins on October 1 at Noon ET.

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Spring 2026 Showcase Video

Bailey Hale guides you on a tour of new products in the Spring 2026 Showcase video. 

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Bare Root & Woody Perennials Launch: September 15

Bare Root and Woody Perennials return on September 15, for delivery this spring. 

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Ready To Ship Pro Tips

Shop Ready to Ship flash sales like a boss. 

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Cream + Yellow Elegance by T.J. McGrath Design

An au courant butter yellow and cream arrangement by T.J. McRath suits our taste. 

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Contest Winner: Coram Deo Flowers

Benary Giants Mix are the rainbow and the pot of gold in Coram Deo Farm's contest entry. 

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Windward Farm and Gardens is a Photo Contest Winner!

A full box of flower plugs are awarded to Windward Farm for their sunny shot of Rudbeckia hirta Amarillo Gold. 

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Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner: Aunt Willie's Wild Flowers

Aunt Willie's Wild Flowers stole our hearts with this sweet snap. 

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Summer Snaps Photo Contest

Share your Farmer Bailey blooms for a chance to win free plugs! 

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Peonies in Year 1-3

Why do peonies take three years to reach their cut flower potential?

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Peonies for Southern Growers

Certain Peony varieties consistently perform better with reduced chill hours. Read on for the list and pro tips. 

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July 1: New Gro 'n Sell Perennials

Ordering for fall-shipped perennials from Gro 'n Sell begins on July 1. 

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WATCH: Fall Planting Fundamentals Webinar

Get in the zone with this video class on how to fall plant for spring harvest.

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Eremurus Goes Undercover as Foxtail Lily

Starts as a starfish, masquerades as a Foxtail Lily, makes an annual comeback–Eremurus has range. 

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Compare Peony Cultivars by Bloom Time, Color, and Fragrance

Wholesale crates of Peony cultivars ideal for cut flowers are now available for fall shipping. 

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Farmer Feature: Katie Tolson of Seed-on-Hudson

Katie Tolson of Seed-on-Hudson is a Farmer Bailey customer featured in Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni's new book, The Flower Farmers!

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Recipe: Overnight Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls

Thomas McCurdy shares his can't-miss recipe for a memorable Mother's Day sweet. 

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How To: Harden Off Plugs for Transplant

In almost all cases, hardened-off plants are healthier, heartier, and produce better stems.

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