The Farmer Bailey Blog

Cool Season Annuals on Instagram Live

This week's topic is Cool Season Annuals, and Bailey will be discussing Campanula, Stock, Snap-dragons and Poppies.

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WATCH Lisianthus Live

Lisianthus expert and flower farmer Bailey Hale teaches you how to grow premium Lisianthus stems in this one-hour video with Q&A. 

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Lisianthus Live on February 22

“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with Farmer Bailey” returns with a one-hour growing lesson on our favorite cut flower crop.

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Watch the Video: Late Spring Planting

Wondering what to plant out into warm soil this spring? Farmer Bailey has you covered.

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Crushing on Caryopteris

As a cut flower and foliage, Caryopteris Pagoda adds volume, scent and whimsy to fall bouquets.

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Instagram Live: Late Spring Planting

This week's Instagram Live with Q&A covers heat-loving crops that want to be planted into warm soil.  Join us on Wednesday at Noon ET.

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New Gypsophila Growing Guide

Whether standing alone in cloudlike forms or supporting focal flowers, these superior Gypsophila strains will leave you starry-eyed.

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How To: Harden Off Plugs for Transplant

In almost all cases, hardened-off plants are healthier, heartier, and produce better stems.

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Instagram Live with Farmer Bailey

Bailey Hale and guest Alicain Carlson, Ph.D will answer your questions about Chrysanthemums live.

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Lavender for Cutting and Pot Plants

Thirteen varieties of lavender are now in stock for late spring shipping.

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Lisianthus Tips & Tricks for Northern Growers

Fine tune your Lisianthus production with tips learned from the world's top seed breeders.

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Perennials for Spring Planting

Digitalis, Aquilegia, Baptisia & more are still in stock for spring shipping.

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Watch: Learning Lisianthus with Farmer Bailey

Ready to level up your growing skills this year? Tune in to Bailey's free Lisianthus class.

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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.

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Last Call for TC Statice & Gerbera

Order before December 31 for spring delivery of Tissue Culture Statice and Gerberas.

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Embracing the Gerbera

New varieties Pomponi, Mini & Fireworx are inspiring designers.

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Meet Matilda

Ptilotus 'Matilda' is a heat-loving, drought tolerant plant with a unique look.

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Register for Learning Lisianthus with Farmer Bailey

Learn Lisianthus with Farmer Bailey in this free, live Zoom class on November 21.

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What is Plant Tissue Culture?

Tissue culture propagated plugs yield bigger, taller, fuller flowered, and FAR more productive plants than seed-grown strains. 

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Growing Flowers for Drying with Morey Hill Farm

Learn how Morey Hill Farm use wholesale dried flowers to bridge a gap in their sales year and serve creative customers.

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How to Plant and Grow Lisianthus for Cut Flowers

Everything you need to know about growing lisianthus from plugs

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Why Order Plugs?

Are plugs an expensive shortcut or an important input for a successful flower farm?

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32 cell Perennials

Everything you need to know about our new perennial program.

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