The Farmer Bailey Blog

WATCH: Fall Planting Fundamentals Webinar

Get in the zone! Fall plant your plugs for an earlier spring harvest of flowers. 

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All About Campanula Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc, and Evergreen

Experience the future of Campanula. 

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Sleeping Bee Farm

Mother-daughter flower farmers MaryAnn & Haley Tracey believe everyone needs a little flower therapy. 

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Troubleshooting Brown Spots & Edges on Lisianthus

Lisianthus expert Bob Croft helps you keep your Lisis picture-perfect.

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NEW: Dutch Tulip Bulbs Mixed Crates

Shop curated, mixed-variety crates of Dutch tulip bulbs.

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Strawflower Farm

Linda Clark surrounds herself with life on Strawflower Farm. 

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Harvest Home Flowers

Jamie and Norm Rohda are seasoned farmers who start many of their specialty blooms from plugs. 

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Peonies in Year 1-3

Why do peonies take three years to reach their cut flower potential?

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How to File A Claim

Plugs arrived in disarray? We're here to help.

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Lisianthus Macherie Rainbow Debut

A mysterious Rainbow is revealed. 

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Ethel's Back Yard

For Dawn Zimmerman, Farmer Bailey provides peace of mind: perfect plugs that are ready to plant. "It's instant gratification." 

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WATCH: Building Healthier Soils with Ellen Polishuk

Learn the fundamentals of healthy soil with expert Ellen Polishuk in this free webinar. 

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Peonies for Southern Growers

Certain Peony varieties consistently perform better with reduced chill hours. Read on for the list and pro tips. 

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Peony Roots Collection 2026

Dutch-grown Peony roots are now available to preorder for October/Early November shipping. 

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Peony Variety Chart: Form, Color, Bloom Time

Compare Peony varieties by form, color, and bloom time. 

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Sweetwater Stem Co.

Kristin Rubin is building a family business by prioritizing outstanding quality. 

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Moisture Spotting on Lisianthus

Don't panic! Moisture spotting is normal.

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Six Dutchess Farm

The tunnels at Six Dutchess Farm are stuffed with Farmer Bailey plugs!

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Mimo Davis is That Girl

When Mimo Davis founded Wild Thang Farms in 1989, she did not know even one other Black farmer. Today, she is a mentor to many and diversity advocate. 

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Bare Root Care Guide

Prepare for your Bare Roots' arrival with tips on transplant, potting up, and crop-specific notes. 

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: Stone Circle Flowers

Tonya Hackley of Stone Circle Flowers shares a bit about how Farmer Bailey has helped her business grow. 

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Anniversary Farmer Feature: The Marmalade Lily

Farmer Bailey is ten years old! We are celebrating our loyal customers like The Marmalade Lily. 

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Floret's Favorite Suppliers

Farmer Bailey is a Floret favorite!

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Two Ways to Shop Ready to Ship

Read this blog post for important updates on Ready to Ship flash sales of plug trays. 

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