The Farmer Bailey Blog
Why Buy Plugs?
Are plugs an expensive shortcut or an important input for a successful flower farm?
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.
New: Campanula 'Evergreen' from Tissue Culture
Act fast to add brand new Campanula 'Evergreen', 'Mont Blanc' and 'Kilimanjaro' to your farm.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Meet Jocelyn, Your Technical Specialist
Shopify developer Jocelyn is the woman behind the Farmer Bailey shopping experience.
Fern Creek Florals is Sowing it Forward
The joy of giving inspired Jen Koym to take her philanthropic flowers to the next level.
Lisianthus Chateau 'Blue' Spotlight
For the first time, Lisianthus Chateau ‘Blue’ is blooming across America.
How to Plant Perennials in the Fall
Join Bailey on Instagram Live for an in-depth chat about Fall Planted Perennials, Wednesday August 23 at 9am PT/Noon ET/5pm GMT.
Shop Fall-Shipped Perennials on September 1
Mark your calendar for September 1 at 12pm ET, when wide selection of fall-shipped perennial plugs will go on sale.
Scoop Contest Winner: Driftless Blooms
Congratulations to Virgina Goeke of Driftless Blooms, our final winner in the #farmerbaileyscoopcontest.
Scoop Contest Winner: The Blooming Backyard
Congratulations to Samantha Sheppard of The Blooming Backyard!
Scoop Contest Winner: Brenda Sue
Congratulations to RN-turned-flower farmer, Brenda, on her winning #farmerbaileyscoopcontest entry!
Scoop Contest Winner: Halfmoon Harvest
Congratulations to Halfmoon Harvest and their supermodel subject, Dahlia!
Scoop Contest Winner: Micro Flower Farm
Congratulations to Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm!
Scoop Contest Winner: Kelley Flower Farm
Congratulations to Sharon Kelley and Kelley Bowman of Kelley Flower Farm!
Scoop Contest Winner: Little State Flower Company
Congratulations to Anna Jane Kocon of Little State Flower Company!
Scoop Contest Winner: Orchard Breeze Flower Farm
Congratulations to Jessica Alpers of Orchard Breeze Flower Farm!
Scoop Contest Winner: Jenny DeRevere
The results are in for the #FarmerBaileyScoopContest!
WATCH: You, Me, and the ASCFG
Val and Bailey dive into the many reasons why all flower farmers should join the ASCFG, whose mission is education and connection.
You, Me, and the ASCFG
ASCFG board president Val Schirmer joins Bailey on Instagram Live to talk about the benefits of membership, the search for a new Executive Director, and more.