The Farmer Bailey Blog

Pansy Tips & Busting Myths with Author Brenna Estrada

Author & flower farmer Brenna Estrada shares tips on cultivating Pansies for cut flowers and busts myths in this video interview.

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An Update on Lisianthus Plug Availability

If you’ve received a notice about a delay in your Lisianthus order, please know that we are doing everything we can to catch up and ensure you receive the highest-quality...

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Moisture Spotting on Lisianthus

Don't panic! Moisture spotting is normal.

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Crunching the Numbers on Plugs vs. Seed Starting

B.A.R.E Flower Farm breaks down the true costs of seed starting vs. buying plugs in this unbiased, unsponsored video.

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Rave Reviews for Italian Cutting Pansies

Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm shows off her stems.

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How to Read Order Acknowledgements

ACKs contain the key info you need to succeed.

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How to Prepare Plants for Extreme Cold Snaps

Cold weather on the way? Colder than you had hoped or planned for? Colder than you've seen in 30 years? Here are some tips to help your plants survive.

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Martin Luther King and the Flowers of Hope

In a striking portrait by photographer Steve Schapiro, King and American political scientist and diplomat Ralph Bunche stand among fellow civil rights leaders wearing vivid flower leis.

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Vernalized Perennial Plugs are Shipping... Like This

Don’t panic! Our "Big Burly" perennials arrive in a dormant state. 

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Avoid a Case of Lisianthus Envy

It's not easy being green. 

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Who Can Shop Farmer Bailey?

Any and all flower lovers who want plenty of plugs can shop Farmer Bailey! 

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Floret's Favorites

Farmer Bailey is a trusted plug supplier of Floret Flowers. 

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2025 is the Year of the Pansy

Crowd your Pansy plugs to achieve maximum stem length. 

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Madame Butterfly Restock

Snapdragon Madame Butterfly 'Cherry Bronze' is back! 

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Bailey on The Flower Podcast

Bailey's back on The Flower Podcast with a sneak peek at our newest project.

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ACK! Where's my order history?

Access your up-to-date Order Acknowledgements.

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Pantone Color of the Year 2025

Mocha Mousse follows floral design fashion with a hot cocoa hue.

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Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Predictions

On Thursday,  December 5, 2024, the Pantone Color Institute™ will announce their Color of the Year 2025.

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All Hail the Golden Queen

Trollius is part of the Ranunculus family, and it shows.

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Berry Rich in Virginia

Victoria E. Roberts of Coastal Flower Company is growing great Hypericum from Farmer Bailey plugs.

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Manifesting Maximalism

Captivatingly creative bouquets begin with plugs.

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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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From Gardener to Farmer

Business ownership has financial benefits far beyond saving on sales tax.

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Your Peonies are Ready for You

Are you ready for them?

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