The Farmer Bailey Blog

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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Watch "Growing Mums for Cuts" Video

Watch the recording of Farmer Bailey Hale and Alicain Carlson, Ph.D talking everything Chrysanthemum.

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How To: Set Business Goals for a More Focused and Satisfying Season Ahead

Employ big-picture thinking and strategic goal setting to find more joy and satisfaction in flower farming.

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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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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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Recipe: Maple Bourbon Pecan Bars

Director of Operations Thomas McCurdy dips into his pastry chef bag of tricks for this sweet & salty treat.

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How To: Make a Flower Farmer Very Happy

Send some cheer to your favorite flower farmer with a custom Gift Code.

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Untangling Money from Feelings with Kate Strathmann

Small business coach Kate Strathmann digs into how our feelings about money affect everything from cash flow to our quality of life. 

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Meet Ally, your Customer Service Specialist

Learn how Ally can help with all of your customer service needs.

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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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Community Land Sourcing with Mermaid City Flowers

Floriculturist Dee Hall is growing her business by farming sunny yard spaces shared by her Norfolk, Virginia neighbors.

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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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