The Farmer Bailey Blog
![Farmer Feature: Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4697_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1713727486)
Farmer Feature: Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm
"Farming is never boring and I don’t think I will ever want to give it up. Finding inspiration in new areas of farming is really what keeps me going."
![A La Carte Weddings: From Seed to Ceremony](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/A_Family_Affair_Golden_Pine_Farm_Wedding_Maine_Heidi_Kirn_Photography_1X4A9310_1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712710550)
A La Carte Weddings: From Seed to Ceremony
Scott and Jennifer Joray share their top tips for implementing A La Carte Weddings for farmer-florists.
![Farmer-Florist Profile: Colin Stark of Stark Blooms](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_8063_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1704992019)
Farmer-Florist Profile: Colin Stark of Stark Blooms
Colin tells us why he ditched bespoke suits for muck boots, what he treasures most about his farmer lifestyle, and his favorite Farmer Bailey crops.
![Flower Farming for Profit with Lennie Larkin](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Lennie_Larkinn_a6baa0ac-a20a-4a76-8bdf-1bd9d8620384_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1684514867)
Flower Farming for Profit with Lennie Larkin
Small business whiz Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm shares her unique insight on Flower Farming for Profit.
![Karma Amora Dahlias, by TJ McGrath](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Dahlia_KarmaRed_T.J.McGrathDesigns_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1698153242)
Karma Amora Dahlias, by TJ McGrath
Crimson dahlias kindle an unexpected autumn arrangement.
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Growing Great Didiscus
When Christy Muck of Wild Blossom Hollow posted her glorious Didiscus harvest on Instagram, we had to reach out to learn more about how she did it.
![Fern Creek Florals is Sowing it Forward](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0321_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691522547)
Fern Creek Florals is Sowing it Forward
The joy of giving inspired Jen Koym to take her philanthropic flowers to the next level.
![Scoop Contest Winner: Driftless Blooms](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Driftless_Bricks_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691700557)
Scoop Contest Winner: Driftless Blooms
Congratulations to Virgina Goeke of Driftless Blooms, our final winner in the #farmerbaileyscoopcontest.
![Scoop Contest Winner: The Blooming Backyard](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/BloomingBackyard_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691696893)
Scoop Contest Winner: The Blooming Backyard
Congratulations to Samantha Sheppard of The Blooming Backyard!
![Scoop Contest Winner: Brenda Sue](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Brenda._Sue._20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691684308)
Scoop Contest Winner: Brenda Sue
Congratulations to RN-turned-flower farmer, Brenda, on her winning #farmerbaileyscoopcontest entry!
![Scoop Contest Winner: Halfmoon Harvest](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/HalfmoonHarvest_DOG_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691604216)
Scoop Contest Winner: Halfmoon Harvest
Congratulations to Halfmoon Harvest and their supermodel subject, Dahlia!
![Scoop Contest Winner: Micro Flower Farm](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/MicroFlowerFarm_Second_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691543566)
Scoop Contest Winner: Micro Flower Farm
Congratulations to Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm!
![Scoop Contest Winner: Kelley Flower Farm](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/image0_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691509645)
Scoop Contest Winner: Kelley Flower Farm
Congratulations to Sharon Kelley and Kelley Bowman of Kelley Flower Farm!
![Scoop Contest Winner: Little State Flower Company](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/AnnaJane_Scoops_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691507528)
Scoop Contest Winner: Little State Flower Company
Congratulations to Anna Jane Kocon of Little State Flower Company!
![Scoop Contest Winner: Jenny DeRevere](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Blooms.Jenny_Closeup_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1691502401)
Scoop Contest Winner: Jenny DeRevere
The results are in for the #FarmerBaileyScoopContest!
![WATCH: You, Me, and the ASCFG](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-08-07_at_11.02.35_AM_20x20_crop_center.png?v=1691420615)
WATCH: You, Me, and the ASCFG
Val and Bailey dive into the many reasons why all flower farmers should join the ASCFG, whose mission is education and connection.
![You, Me, and the ASCFG](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_7296_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1690209693)
You, Me, and the ASCFG
ASCFG board president Val Schirmer joins Bailey on Instagram Live to talk about the benefits of membership, the search for a new Executive Director, and more.
![WATCH: Profitable Flower Farming](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Delphinium_ClivedenBeauty_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1684952010)
WATCH: Profitable Flower Farming
Learn how strategically narrowing your focus and calling in help from day one will grow your profits.
![Farmer-Florist Profile: Linda Doan of Aunt Willie's Wildflowers](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/4470D718-8FE5-4CD6-98C4-99AEF3591611_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1681755731)
Farmer-Florist Profile: Linda Doan of Aunt Willie's Wildflowers
"Take advantage of all the good gifts and good people flowers can bring into your life."
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day by uplifting women's stories.
![Client Profile: Heidi Joynt of Field & Florist](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-03-07_at_10.31.36_PM_20x20_crop_center.png?v=1678246489)
Client Profile: Heidi Joynt of Field & Florist
"The wonder of good floral design is a sense that it came together naturally with lyricism and ease."
![Designer Highlight: Moniek Vanden Berghe](http://farmerbailey.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-02-15_at_4.07.25_PM_20x20_crop_center.png?v=1676477390)
Designer Highlight: Moniek Vanden Berghe
Moniek's work harmonizes the avant-garde with the inherent grace of nature.