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.

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...

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.

Rave Reviews for Italian Cutting Pansies
Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm shows off her stems.

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.

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.

Vernalized Perennial Plugs are Shipping... Like This
Don’t panic! Our "Big Burly" perennials arrive in a dormant state.

Who Can Shop Farmer Bailey?
Any and all flower lovers who want plenty of plugs can shop Farmer Bailey!

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

Pantone Color of the Year 2025
Mocha Mousse follows floral design fashion with a hot cocoa hue.

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

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

Don't Miss Mind-Expanding Gerbera
The deadline to order specialty Gerbera from Holland is December 1.

From Gardener to Farmer
Business ownership has financial benefits far beyond saving on sales tax.