Floret, helmed by the Michael Jordan of flower farming Erin Benzakein, shared their list of favorite seed, plant, and bulb suppliers today - and we are honored to make the list!

Here's what Floret has to say about Farmer Bailey and Garden Club:

Flower farmer Bailey Hale spent many years growing in Vermont and traveled the world in search of the best flower varieties for cutting. He started his custom plug brokerage, Farmer Bailey, with the goal of providing small- and medium-sized growers with the specialty varieties they were looking for. The company offers a tremendous variety of plugs and plants (including lisianthus, campanula, foxglove, pansies, and Iceland poppies, to name a few) from multiple sources. You’ll need to set up an account to view many of their offerings, but their Garden Club collection is a great source of specialty plants in smaller quantities that are perfect for home gardeners. While you’re there, be sure to read his helpful growing guides and cultural resources.

Garden Club is the retail offshoot of Farmer Bailey, who has been supplying flower farmers of all sizes with wholesale plugs, perennials, and bare roots for 10 years now. Garden Club launched in 2024, providing gardeners with the very same plants preferred by the pros.

Thank you to Erin and the entire Floret team for your support of our small business! Follow @FloretFlower on Instagram (you likely already do!) for unique Zinnia and Dahlia seeds, inspiration, education, and gorgeous content.