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. 

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Bare Root Care Tips

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

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How to Shop Gro 'n Sell Flash Sales

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

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Bountiful Bells of Ireland

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

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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. 

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Natural Enemies: Utilizing BioControls to Protect Your Crops and Profits

Beneficial insects and microorganisms protect your crops without harmful chemicals. 

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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.

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Moisture Spotting on Lisianthus

Don't panic! Moisture spotting is normal.

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Rave Reviews for Italian Cutting Pansies

Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm shows off her stems.

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How to Read Order Acknowledgements

ACKs contain the key info you need to succeed.

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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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Vernalized Perennial Plugs are Shipping... Like This

Don’t panic! Our "Big Burly" perennials arrive in a dormant state. 

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Who Can Shop Farmer Bailey?

Any and all flower lovers who want plenty of plugs can shop Farmer Bailey! 

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ACK! Where's my order history?

Access your up-to-date Order Acknowledgements.

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Manifesting Maximalism

Captivatingly creative bouquets begin with plugs.

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From Gardener to Farmer

Business ownership has financial benefits far beyond saving on sales tax.

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Your Peonies are Ready for You

Are you ready for them?

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In with the Old: Heirloom Chrysanthemums

Order your rooted cuttings of heirloom Chrysanthemums for spring shipping today!

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Stay in the Know with Text Alerts

Join the Text List.

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New Sumika Lisianthus for 2025

Feminine, Macherie and Macherina join our bevy of beauties on October 1.

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Spring-Summer 2025 Preview

Sneak a peek at new & notable products for Spring & Summer planting.

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Essential Reading: Account Changes for All Farmer Bailey Customers

Add your Company Name by September 18 to keep your account up to date.

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Sneak a Peek at Next Season's Blooms

Preview our Spring 2025 offerings ahead of October 1's launch.

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Troubleshooting Brown Spots & Edges on Lisianthus

Lisianthus expert Bob Croft helps you keep your Lisis picture-perfect.

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