The Farmer Bailey Blog

Growing Mustard as a Biofumigant for Fusarium

Mustard is a well understood biofumigant effective against fusarium and other soil pests. 

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WATCH: How to Care For and Transplant Plugs

Farmer Bailey talked everything plugs in this March 22 Instagram Live session, with an emphasis on caring for and transplanting the perennial plugs many of you are currently receiving. 

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How to Transplant Plugs talk and Q&A

That long anticipated moment has arrived. Your plugs have been delivered! Now what?

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Welcome, Spring!

The Farmer Bailey team raises our Champagne Bubbles poppies to you, and to all of the new life awakening in the Earth. 

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How to Transplant Plugs, on Instagram Live

Join Farmer Bailey on Wednesday, March 22 for an Instagram Live session with Q&A.

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Bonny 'Bells of Ireland'

Moluccella laevis can be tricky to germinate, so it's worth it to leave it to the experts.

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Monday Motivation: Mohican Flower Farm

More is more in the Lisianthus club.

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WATCH: How to Grow Cool Season Annuals

Learn techniques to grow the best possible Snapdragons, Campanula, Stock and Poppies in this one-hour video.

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Celebrating International Women's Day

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day by uplifting women's stories. 

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Client Profile: Heidi Joynt of Field & Florist

"The wonder of good floral design is a sense that it came together naturally with lyricism and ease." 

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Cool Season Annuals on Instagram Live

This week's topic is Cool Season Annuals, and Bailey will be discussing Campanula, Stock, Snap-dragons and Poppies.

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WATCH Lisianthus Live

Lisianthus expert and flower farmer Bailey Hale teaches you how to grow premium Lisianthus stems in this one-hour video with Q&A. 

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Lisianthus Live on February 22

“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with Farmer Bailey” returns with a one-hour growing lesson on our favorite cut flower crop.

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Designer Highlight: Moniek Vanden Berghe

Moniek's work harmonizes the avant-garde with the inherent grace of nature.

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Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Free Bucket Eve to our fellow flower pros! 

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Florist Profile: Stems Brooklyn founder Suzanna Cameron

Stems Brooklyn's à la carte wedding menu caters to clients seeking a stress-free experience and seasonal blooms.

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Valentine's Day Brownies

We know you’ve got flowers for your sweethearts ready to go. Thomas’ brownie recipe will add the perfect touch to Valentine’s Day.

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Watch the Video: Late Spring Planting

Wondering what to plant out into warm soil this spring? Farmer Bailey has you covered.

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Crushing on Caryopteris

As a cut flower and foliage, Caryopteris Pagoda adds volume, scent and whimsy to fall bouquets.

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Instagram Live: Late Spring Planting

This week's Instagram Live with Q&A covers heat-loving crops that want to be planted into warm soil.  Join us on Wednesday at Noon ET.

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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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