The recent disastrous flooding in Vermont is a sobering example of the power of nature, and how little is under our control as farmers. How can we avoid burnout, enjoy our sometimes-overwhelming number of daily tasks, and recapture the joy of flower farming? 

Experimenting with new crops and techniques, making farmer friends, and gardening for pleasure can help when mid-season stress and wild weather have you questioning *everything.*

Farmer Bailey's educational, twice-monthly Live broadcast on Instagram returned on Wednesday, July 12 with a talk on pursuing pleasure while planting posies. In this lighthearted chat with viewer Q&A, Bailey discusses how forming study groups, joining plant societies, and quitting the blame game can infuse more fun into your work. 

Tune in for the next Live chat on July 26 by tapping on the Farmer Bailey Instagram Instagram profile photo at Noon ET / 9am PT / 5pm GMT.

We always welcome your questions about growing and business. Leave questions or suggestions for future Live topics below as a Comment, or email us at info@farmerbailey.com. We are happy to keep you Anonymous if you prefer.

If tuning in Live on July 26 at Noon ET / 9am PT / 5pm GMT isn't convenient, visit the Farmer Bailey blog or YouTube channel for the video recording, and watch anytime you like. 

It's Five O'Clock Somewhere with Farmer Bailey is an educational video series for flower farmers that broadcasts Live on Instagram every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Noon ET / 9am PT / 5pm GMT.  Watch the entire series on our YouTube Channel and let us know what other topics you'd like Bailey and expert guests to dig in to!