The Farmer Bailey Blog

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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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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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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Lavender for Cutting and Pot Plants

Thirteen varieties of lavender are now in stock for late spring shipping.

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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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Eucalyptus Restock & New Varieties

Fill your bouquets with fragrant Eucalyptus

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