The Farmer Bailey Blog

Flower Farming for Profit with Lennie Larkin

Small business whiz Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm shares her unique insight on Flower Farming for Profit.

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WATCH: All About Bare Roots

For the first time, Farmer Bailey is providing a variety of bare root perennials and woody plants straight from Holland.

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WATCH: Bailey talks young plants with JP WIlliams

Whip up a cup of something nice, and join Farmer Bailey and young plant expert JP Williams for a Live chat. 

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WATCH: New Varieties at ASCFG Conference

Today's episode of It's Five O'Clock Somewhere with Farmer Bailey broadcast from lovely St. Louis, Missouri, where the team is participating, sponsoring and exhibiting in the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers annual...

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Instagram Live from ASCFG Conference 2023

Join Bailey as he broadcasts from the ASCFG Conference in St. Louis, Mo.

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Just Added: New Heirloom Mums

Seven new looks in 3 Porch Farm Heirloom Mums have just been added to farmerbailey.com.

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Karma Amora Dahlias, by TJ McGrath

Crimson dahlias kindle an unexpected autumn arrangement.

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WATCH: Preparing for Winter

Take a few steps to prepare your fall-planted plugs for their cold winter nap, and a bright spring bloom.

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Nigella Two Ways

Nigella is easy to grow, but so hard to get started!

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Chocolate Cosmos 'New Choco'

Lynn Resch of Fleurs du Bien shares her experience growing irresistible New Choco.

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Plug Connection of California

Farmer Bailey is proud to welcome Plug Connection to our lineup of expert plug suppliers.

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WATCH: Mad for Mums on Instagram Live

Bailey welcomes Steve and Mandy of 3 Porch Farm to Instagram Live on Wednesday, October 4.

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3 Porch Farm Heirloom Mums

Extend your season and liven up autumn bouquets with Heirloom Mums.

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WATCH: Spring 2024 Preview

Plus Pro Tips on Shopping Spring-Shipped Plugs

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Why Buy Plugs?

Are plugs an expensive shortcut or an important input for a successful flower farm?

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Unboxing with Farmer Bailey

Bailey takes us behind the packing line at Gro 'n Sell in Chalfont, Pennsylvania to show what's inside one custom plug shipping box.

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New: Campanula 'Evergreen' from Tissue Culture

Act fast to add brand new Campanula 'Evergreen', 'Mont Blanc' and 'Kilimanjaro' to your farm.

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WATCH Troubleshooting Tricky Crops

Bailey thinks like a plant to troubleshoot common problems in cut flower crops like Asters, Cosmos, Snapdragons, Stock and annual Phlox.

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Let's Make a Date: Monday, October 2

On Monday, October 2 at Noon ET/9am PT, farmerbailey.com will be restocked with annual and perennial plugs for Spring 2024 shipping.

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WATCH: A Plug's Life from Seed to Ship

Happy Labor Day! In celebration of all of the workers who make Farmer Bailey plugs possible, please join us for a glimpse inside the greenhouses of Gro 'n Sell!

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Growing Great Didiscus

When Christy Muck of Wild Blossom Hollow posted her glorious Didiscus harvest on Instagram, we had to reach out to learn more about how she did it.

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Meet Jocelyn, Your Technical Specialist

Shopify developer Jocelyn is the woman behind the Farmer Bailey shopping experience.

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Fern Creek Florals is Sowing it Forward

The joy of giving inspired Jen Koym to take her philanthropic flowers to the next level.

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