The Farmer Bailey Blog
Don't Miss Mind-Expanding Gerbera
The deadline to order specialty Gerbera from Holland is December 1.
Bloom Groups, Demystified
Bloom initiation in Lisianthus is a complicated relationship between day length, light intensity and temperature.
Last Call for Ready to Ship!
Today is your last chance to receive Ready to Ship plug trays for 2025!
Two Ways to Shop Ready to Ship
Read this blog post for important updates on Ready to Ship flash sales of plug trays.
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.
Spring 2026 Showcase Video
Bailey Hale guides you on a tour of new products in the Spring 2026 Showcase video.
Bare Root & Woody Perennials Launch: September 15
Bare Root and Woody Perennials return on September 15, for delivery this spring.
Cream + Yellow Elegance by T.J. McGrath Design
An au courant butter yellow and cream arrangement by T.J. McRath suits our taste.
Contest Winner: Coram Deo Flowers
Benary Giants Mix are the rainbow and the pot of gold in Coram Deo Farm's contest entry.
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.
Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner: Aunt Willie's Wild Flowers
Aunt Willie's Wild Flowers stole our hearts with this sweet snap.
Summer Snaps Photo Contest
Share your Farmer Bailey blooms for a chance to win free plugs!
Peonies for Southern Growers
Certain Peony varieties consistently perform better with reduced chill hours. Read on for the list and pro tips.
July 1: New Gro 'n Sell Perennials
Ordering for fall-shipped perennials from Gro 'n Sell begins on July 1.
WATCH: Fall Planting Fundamentals Webinar
Get in the zone with this video class on how to fall plant for spring harvest.
Eremurus Goes Undercover as Foxtail Lily
Starts as a starfish, masquerades as a Foxtail Lily, makes an annual comeback–Eremurus has range.
Compare Peony Cultivars by Bloom Time, Color, and Fragrance
Wholesale crates of Peony cultivars ideal for cut flowers are now available for fall shipping.
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!
Recipe: Overnight Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
Thomas McCurdy shares his can't-miss recipe for a memorable Mother's Day sweet.
How To: Harden Off Plugs for Transplant
In almost all cases, hardened-off plants are healthier, heartier, and produce better stems.