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.

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

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

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

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.

Natural Enemies: Utilizing BioControls to Protect Your Crops and Profits
Beneficial insects and microorganisms protect your crops without harmful chemicals.

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.

Rave Reviews for Italian Cutting Pansies
Shanti Rade of Whipstone Farm shows off her stems.

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.

Vernalized Perennial Plugs are Shipping... Like This
Don’t panic! Our "Big Burly" perennials arrive in a dormant state.

Who Can Shop Farmer Bailey?
Any and all flower lovers who want plenty of plugs can shop Farmer Bailey!

From Gardener to Farmer
Business ownership has financial benefits far beyond saving on sales tax.

In with the Old: Heirloom Chrysanthemums
Order your rooted cuttings of heirloom Chrysanthemums for spring shipping today!

New Sumika Lisianthus for 2025
Feminine, Macherie and Macherina join our bevy of beauties on October 1.

Spring-Summer 2025 Preview
Sneak a peek at new & notable products for Spring & Summer planting.

Essential Reading: Account Changes for All Farmer Bailey Customers
Add your Company Name by September 18 to keep your account up to date.

Sneak a Peek at Next Season's Blooms
Preview our Spring 2025 offerings ahead of October 1's launch.

Troubleshooting Brown Spots & Edges on Lisianthus
Lisianthus expert Bob Croft helps you keep your Lisis picture-perfect.