The Farmer Bailey Blog

Growing Mustard as a Biofumigant for Fusarium
Mustard is a well understood biofumigant effective against fusarium and other soil pests.

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.

How to Transplant Plugs talk and Q&A
That long anticipated moment has arrived. Your plugs have been delivered! Now what?

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

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

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

WATCH: How to Grow Cool Season Annuals
Learn techniques to grow the best possible Snapdragons, Campanula, Stock and Poppies in this one-hour video.

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

Designer Highlight: Moniek Vanden Berghe
Moniek's work harmonizes the avant-garde with the inherent grace of nature.

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.

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.

Watch the Video: Late Spring Planting
Wondering what to plant out into warm soil this spring? Farmer Bailey has you covered.

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

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.

New Gypsophila Growing Guide
Whether standing alone in cloudlike forms or supporting focal flowers, these superior Gypsophila strains will leave you starry-eyed.

How To: Harden Off Plugs for Transplant
In almost all cases, hardened-off plants are healthier, heartier, and produce better stems.

Watch "Growing Mums for Cuts" Video
Watch the recording of Farmer Bailey Hale and Alicain Carlson, Ph.D talking everything Chrysanthemum.

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.