The Farmer Bailey Blog

Peonies in Year 1-3

Why do peonies take three years to reach their cut flower potential?

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Peonies for Southern Growers

Certain Peony varieties consistently perform better with reduced chill hours. Read on for the list and pro tips. 

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WATCH: Fall Planting Fundamentals Webinar

Get in the zone with this video class on how to fall plant for spring harvest.

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Eremurus Goes Undercover as Foxtail Lily

Starts as a starfish, masquerades as a Foxtail Lily, makes an annual comeback–Eremurus has range. 

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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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How to Shop Farmer Bailey

Join Bailey Hale for a video crash course on how to shop www.FarmerBailey.com! 

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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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WATCH: How to Grow Magical Perennials

Fourth-generation ornamental plant breeder Robert-Jan Kolster shares his insight on succeeding with Hydrangea, Clematis, Symphoricarpos, Ilex and Cotinus.

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How to Order with Farmer Bailey

Join Bailey Hale on a website tour of www.FarmerBailey.com in this video guide. 

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How to File A Claim

Plugs arrived in disarray? We're here to help.

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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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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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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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