The Farmer Bailey Blog

The 411 on 288s with Bleeding Heart Flower Farm
Cindy Smith-Putnam shares her experience with 288-cell trays from plug grower Plug Connection.

Bare Root Care Tips
Farmer Bailey horticulturalist Bobby Bowen shares best practices and pro tips for your Bare Root perennials.

How to Shop Gro 'n Sell Flash Sales
Best practices and all the dirt on our Gro 'n Sell Ready to Ship flash sales.

Bountiful Bells of Ireland
Heidi Luck (Luck of Bolton Farm) is a charmer of Bells of Ireland, grown from Farmer Bailey plugs.

Meet Isabella, Your Customer Service Specialist
Isabella is a farmer-florist and the newest member of your Farmer Bailey Customer Service team.

Pests and Pals: Protecting Your Crops with Biocontrols
Learn how to harness the power of predatory insects and beneficial microbes in this expert-led video class.

Meet Hilary, Your Customer Service Specialist
Hilary is a farmer-florist in Vermont and a member of your Farmer Bailey Customer Service team.

Natural Enemies: Utilizing BioControls to Protect Your Crops and Profits
Beneficial insects and microorganisms protect your crops without harmful chemicals.

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.