Association of Speciality Cut Flower Growers Southeast Regional Conference: Essentials of Flower Farming in Warm Climates

Eileen will be presenting “Applied Lean Farm Methods” with Linda Doan of Aunt Willie’s Wildflowers:

Explore lean farming techniques tailored for small-scale flower farms, emphasizing hand-tended methods over mechanization. Learn how to streamline workflows, minimize waste, and maximize productivity. Gain insights from experts Linda Doan of Aunt Willies Wildflowers and Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers and leave with actionable steps to make your farm operation more lean.

October 8-9, 2024, The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Registration closed.

Saturday, October 5, 2024 10am-12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here!
Saturday, October 19, 2024 1p-3pm, Leu Gardens. Register here!

Join FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin. We’ll show you step-by-step how to make this long lasting fall centerpiece for your Halloween and/or Thanksgiving table. Eileen will also teach you how to care for your succulents after the holiday season. Please bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin (wide, Cinderella type pumpkins work best) and floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions.

Join Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers and Williams-Sonoma in welcoming James Beard Semi-finalist and Top Chef winner, Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark to Williams-Sonoma Winter Park. In honor of the release her new cookbook, Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes, Kelsey and Eileen will host a Fall tablescaping workshop featuring a recipe demo by Kelsey and floral design by Eileen. All attendees will receive a signed copy of Southern Get-Togethers.

Public Meet & Greet with Kelsey to follow the workshop!

10am-12pm, September 29, 2024

Williams-Sonoma Winter Park

Please call Williams-Sonoma Winter Park to register: (407) 628-5900.

Please note seating is limited. Please come early to grab a seat or bring your own.

Saturday, September 14, 2024, 2-3pm,  Winter Park Public Library, Murrah Community Room, Register here! SOLD OUT!

As part of our mission to encourage our community to grow and share flowers, FarmGal Flowers will discuss the benefits of local flowers, teach the basics of how to grow flowers in our gardening zone and encourage students to share their flowers with others.  Partnership with the Winter Park Public Library and Winter Park Seed Library.

Saturday, September 7, 2024, 9:00am – 11:00am, East End Market,  Register here! SOLD OUT! There is a waitlist available on the workshop’s Eventbrite page.

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun.

Students will learn:
• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions, share tubers with you, and you will receive a dahlia tuber dividing knife! This workshop will be held OUTSIDE in the market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Friday, August 23, 2024, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

Saturday, August 24, 2024, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

It’s time to prepare for the Fall gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00am-11:00am East End Market (outside under the canopy), Register here.

Learn to create a lush, garden-style floral centerpiece that highlights locally grown flowers and foliage with FarmGal Flowers! Eileen will demonstrate step-by-step how to make a beautiful Spring centerpiece. Then you will create your very own arrangement in a specially selected vase with beautiful blooms. Eileen will also share her tried and true tips for caring for your flowers and maximizing their vase life. Please bring floral snips (I’ll have some extra pairs if you do not have any), pen, notebook, sunglasses, hat, water, etc.

This workshop will be held outdoors under the canopy at East End Market. Students will be notified as soon as possible if the workshop needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

*If there is enough interest, I will open a second session. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.
Only registered students are allowed in the classroom area.

*Cancellation policy: You may cancel 7 days prior to class and receive a full refund. No cancellations after 4/6/24. We must purchase all supplies ahead of time and it is difficult to fill seats at the last minute. Please DO NOT register for this workshop if you are not in agreement with this cancellation policy.

If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund.

Friday, February 9, 2024, 9:00am – 11:00am,  Register here! SOLD OUT!

OR

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 9:00am – 11:00am, Register here! SOLD OUT!

East End Market

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun.

Students will learn:
• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions, share one her favorite all time tubers with you, and you will receive a dahlia tuber dividing knife! Students will also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held outside in the market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Sunday, February 11, 2024, 3-5pm  Register here! SOLD OUT!

The Audubon Room (2nd floor) at East End Market

3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

Join FarmGal Flowers to create a succulent heart! Eileen will teach you step-by-step how to create and care for this beautiful planter. Each planter is approximately 5″ x 2″ and we will fill each with locally grown succulents. We’ll also have a photographer on hand to photograph you and your new creation. So grab your favorite Gal pal & celebrate with us! All materials will be provided. Wine, beer & soda from @theneighborsorl included.
Only registered students are allowed in the classroom area.

*Cancellation policy: You may cancel 7 days prior to class and receive a full refund. No cancellations after 2/4/24. We must purchase all supplies ahead of time and it is difficult to fill seats at the last minute. Please DO NOT register for this workshop if you are not in agreement with this cancellation policy.

If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund.

Friday, January 19, 2024, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

Saturday, January 20, 2024, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.

Friday, December 8, 2023, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens, Register here.

This  is an advanced workshop for students who have previously attended one of FarmGal Flowers’ How to Grow Cut Flowers workshops or the Dahlia Intensive. Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cool season flowers for the advanced gardener and how to grow them in our unique zone. These are some of her all-time favorites including lisianthus, snapdragons, foxgloves, delphinium, and more. Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to get a head start on your Spring cutting garden and grow a bounty of beautiful and unique flowers to create your own bouquets. Students will take home seeds and/or plugs especially curated for  Central Florida gardeners by Eileen. Please bring a Sharpie, pen and notebook. All other materials included.

*As featured in “The Spruce: 9 Over The Top Christmas Trees!”

Saturday, December 2, 2023 10a-12pm, Edible Education Experience Register here!

Let’s get in the holiday spirit and create a beautiful Succulent Christmas Tree together. FarmGal Flowers will teach you step-by-step how to make this long lasting centerpiece for your Christmas table. Each tree has approximately 40 succulents! Eileen will also teach you how to care for your succulents after the holiday season. Please bring floral scissors and any embellishments (this is optional) you would like to add to your tree to class (miniature Christmas tree ornaments work best). All other materials provided.

Thursday, October 5, 2023 6pm-8pm, JoJo’s Shakebar, Register here!
Thursday, October 19, 2023 6pm-8pm, JoJo’s Shakebar, Register here!

Go Big or GOURD Home!
Shake things up with JoJo’s & FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin!
Led by Eileen, owner of FarmGal Flowers, we will show you step-by-step how to create these fall centerpieces. Eileen will also teach you how to care for your succulents after the holiday season. Followed by family-style appetizers, main entrees, and JoJo’s over-the-top Biggie Shakes all in one perfect package.

Ticket Includes:
Small Pumpkin
Succulents
Family-Style Appetizers
One Entree Per Guest
One Biggie Shake Per Guest
Limited Space Available.

Friday, September 15, 2023, 9:00am – 11:00am, East End Market,  Register here! SOLD OUT!

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun.

Students will learn:
• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions, share tubers with you, and you will receive a dahlia tuber dividing knife! Students will also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held outside in the market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Saturday, August 26, 2023 9am- 12pm

It’s time to get ready for the Fall gardening season! Join Fleet Farming and FarmGal Flowers for a special Swarm at East End Market. We meet at East End Market and work together to transform the market garden into productive farm space for Fleet Farming’s produce and FarmGal’s flowers! Please wear closed toe shoes. Bring water, a hat, gardening gloves, and a snack!

If you want to learn how we prep our flower beds, here’s your chance!!!

Friday, August 18, 2023, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

Saturday, August 19, 2023, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

It’s time to prepare for the Fall gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Fall including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.

Care instructions will be provided. No refunds after purchase due to the perishable nature of our product. 

Care instructions will be provided. No refunds after purchase due to the perishable nature of our product. 

OVERVIEW: Join us for a discussion on what it means to grow flowers in the challenging climatic conditions of the southern US.

Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers Society, and Hillary Alger, Johnny’s Flower Product Manager, will host a guest panel of experienced cut-flower growers from Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. We’ll hear their farming stories firsthand and discuss regional growing challenges, lessons learned, and their favorite varieties.

Our panel (Rita Anders of Cuts of Color, Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers, Taij and Victoria Cotton of Cotten Picked, and Julie Keel of Full Keel Farm) will also field attendee questions in a Q&A session moderated by Farmer and Commercial Sales Representative Becky Hume.

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 5:00pm – 6:30pm

FREE! Register here.

FarmGal Flowers presents “Designing with Florida Flowers and the Slow Flowers Movement”

FFSJ and Tri-Council Luncheon

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 11:30am – 1:00pm

Embassy Suites, Lake Buena Vista South

Come see Emily’s Bouquet Bar and build your own bouquet at Be on Park! Flowers, jewelry, and ice cream – what more can you ask for??? 🙂

Thursday, April 6, 2023, 2pm – 4:30pm (or until we run out), Be on Park

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 10am – 12:00pm, Winter Park, FL  Register here! SOLD OUT!

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season with FarmGal Flowers! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by Eileen as well as a tour of the FarmGal’s garden.

*This is a very small group workshop.

*PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH DIRECTIONS TO LOCATION IN WINTER PARK PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE *

Friday, February 10, 2023, 9:00am – 11:00am, East End Market,  Register here!

Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9:00am – 11:00am, East End Market,  Register here! SOLD OUT!

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun.

Students will learn:
• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions, share tubers with you, and you will receive a dahlia tuber dividing knife! Students will also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held outside in the market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Friday, January 27, 2023, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens Register here!

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.

*As featured in “The Spruce: 9 Over The Top Christmas Trees!”

Saturday, December 3, 2022 10a-12pm, Leu Gardens Register here! SOLD OUT!

Let’s get in the holiday spirit and create a beautiful Succulent Christmas Tree together. FarmGal Flowers will teach you step-by-step how to make this long lasting centerpiece for your Christmas table. Each tree has approximately 40 succulents! Eileen will also teach you how to care for your succulents after the holiday season. Please bring floral scissors and any embellishments (this is optional) you would like to add to your tree to class (miniature Christmas tree ornaments work best). All other materials provided.

Friday, October 14, 2022 10am-12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here! SOLD OUT!
Saturday, October 15, 2022 10am-12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here! SOLD OUT!

Join FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin. We’ll show you step-by-step how to make this long lasting fall centerpiece for your Halloween and/or Thanksgiving table. Eileen will also teach you how to care for your succulents after the holiday season. Please bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin (wide, Cinderella type pumpkins work best) and floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions.

Friday, September 30, 2022, 12pm – 1:00pm

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in hot climates! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers and the Growing Kindness Project for this special dahlia workshop. Eileen will share her tried-and-true secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in hot climates.

In this class, you will learn :
– When and how to plant tubers
– How to maintain and stake dahlias
– Which varieties grow best in hot climates
– How to harvest blooms and extend vase life

This class will provide instruction and Q&A, and it is designed for all levels of experience.

Register here!

Friday, August 19, 2022, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens, Register here.

 OR

Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens, Register here.

It’s time to prepare for the Fall gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Fall including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.

No refunds after purchase due to the perishable nature of our product. 

Thursday, April 28, 2022, 10am – 1:00pm,  Garden Club of Jacksonville

Join Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers for an in-depth presentation and demonstration of floral design.

Eileen will construct several arrangements including a kitchen garden bouquet, her signature botanical design, a Florida foliage design including succulents, and garden scene tablescape of bud vases. She will share the story of her passion for locally grown flowers, starting with a packet of seeds from her mom that grew into a successful business with a national reputation.

The Designer of Distinction is an annual fundraising event that presents an expert in the field of floral design demonstrating and discussing her work. Eileen’s presentation will be followed by a raffle of the arrangements she creates and a catered lunch.

For more information and to register, click here.

Saturday, February 5, 2022, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens

Register here!

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.  This class will be held inside. The number of students will be limited and please wear a mask.

Friday, February 4, 2022, 9am – 11:00am,  East End Market

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun. Students will learn:

• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions. Students will receive a dahlia tuber dividing knife and also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held outside in the market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

Register here! SOLD OUT! You may sign up for the waitlist at the registration link.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Friday, December 10, 2021 10a-12pm, Edible Education Experience  Register here!

Saturday, December 11, 2021 10a-12pm, Edible Education Experience  Register here!

Let’s get in the holiday spirit and create a beautiful Succulent Christmas Tree together. FarmGal Flowers will teach you step-by-step how to make this long lasting centerpiece for your Christmas table. Each tree has approximately 40 succulents! Eileen will also teach you how to care for your succulents after the holiday season. Please bring floral scissors and any embellishments (this is optional) you would like to add to your tree to class (miniature Christmas tree ornaments work best). All other materials provided. This workshop will be held outdoors on the beautiful veranda at the Edible Eudcation Experience.

You may cancel 7 days prior to class and receive a full refund. We must purchase all supplies ahead of time and it is difficult to fill seats at the last minute. Please DO NOT register for this workshop if you are not in agreement with this cancellation policy. Eventbrite’s fees are nonrefundable.

Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10am – 12:00pm, Edible Education Experience

This workshop is for students who have previously attended one of FarmGal Flowers’ cut flower & seed propagation classes. Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cool season flowers for the advanced gardener and how to grow them in our unique zone. These are some of her all-time favorites including lisianthus, ranunculus, snapdragons, foxgloves, delphinium, and more. Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to get a head start on your Spring cutting garden and grow a bounty of beautiful and unique flowers to create your own bouquets. Students will take home seeds and/or plugs. Please bring a Sharpie. All other materials included.

Register here.

Please note this class will be held indoors and face masks required. Only registered students are allowed in the classroom.
Cancellation policy: You may cancel 7 days prior to class and receive a full refund. No cancellations after 11/6/21. We must purchase all supplies ahead of time and it is difficult to fill seats at the last minute. Please DO NOT register for this workshop if you are not in agreement with this cancellation policy or if you not attended one of FarmGal Flowers’ cut flower & seed propagation classes. Eventbrite’s fees are nonrefundable.

If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund.

Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10am – 12:00pm, Williams-Sonoma Winter Park

Join FarmGal Flowers and Tessa’s Table at Williams-Sonoma Winter Park! We will share all of our tips for creating a fabulous fall tablescape including selecting tableware, linens, florals and more. Tessa will also build her signature grazing board for the holiday table! We’ll mingle with snacks and sips, students will receive a floral take-away and an in-store shopping discount. We hope you can join us for this truly special event at Williams-Sonoma Winter Park! Registration is here.

Please note this class will be held indoors and face masks required except while eating and drinking. Only registered students are allowed in the classroom. You may cancel 7 days prior to class and receive a full refund. No cancellations after 10/30/21. We must purchase all supplies ahead of time and it is difficult to fill seats at the last minute. Please DO NOT register for this workshop if you are not in agreement with this cancellation policy. Eventbrite’s fees are nonrefundable.

If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund.

Saturday, October 16, 2021 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here! SOLD OUT
Friday, October 22, 2021 10a-12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here! SOLD OUT

Join FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin. We’ll show you step-by-step how to make this long lasting fall centerpiece for your Halloween and/or Thanksgiving table. Please bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin (wide, Cinderella type pumpkins work best) and floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions. Number of students will be limited so we can social distance. Please wear a mask.

Friday, September 17, 2021, 9am – 11:00am,  East End Market

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun. Students will learn:

• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions and share tubers with you! Students will also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held  in the market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

Register here.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Saturday, September 11, 2020, 10am – 12:00pm, Edible Education Experience

It’s time to prepare for the Fall gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Fall including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by Eileen prior to class.

Register here.

Thursday, May 20, 2021 6pm-8pm, Edible Education Experience.

Register here! SOLD OUT

Edible Education Experience welcomes you to attend our monthly “how-to” nights. Whether you’re interested in the topic or already have experience, join us for an evening filled with a topic expert, light bites, and hands-on take home goodies. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Edible Ed has connected with two incredible women that will teach you how to put together the perfect Summer Soiree. Tessa McAuliff of Tessa’s Table and Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers will teach you how to put together stunning tablescapes and create cheeseboards and the perfect posies together! Can’t wait to see you there!

This is the perfect class to gift your mom for Mother’s Day!

Please be aware, no refunds for cancellations made within 5 days of the event.

For more information contact Abby at info@EdibleEd.org

Care instructions will be provided. No refunds after purchase due to the perishable nature of our product. 

Thursday, February 11, 2021 6pm-8pm, East End Market.

Register here!

Grab your Gal Pals and let’s create this beautiful Succulent Heart together! FarmGal Flowers will teach you step by step how to make this long-lasting centerpiece for Galentine’s Day. Each heart has approximately 40 premium locally grown succulents! Eileen will teach you how to care for your succulents. Your topiary is also reuseable! Please bring floral scissors. All other materials provided. Contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions about class content. Number of students will be limited so we can social distance. Please wear a mask.

Saturday, February 6, 2021, 10am – 12:00pm, East End Market

Register here. SOLD OUT!

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in Central Florida. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by the FarmGal.

This workshop will be held in the APEX room (2nd floor) and East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Number of students will be limited so we can social distance. Please wear a mask. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

Friday, January 29, 2021, 9am – 11:00am,  East End Market

Register here. SOLD OUT!

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun. Students will learn:

• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions and share tubers with you! Students will also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held in the APEX room on the 2nd floor and in market garden at East End Market. Please bring pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Number of students will be limited so we can social distance. Please wear a mask. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com.

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

Saturday, December 5, 2020 10a-12pm, East End Market. Register here! SOLD OUT!

Friday, December 11, 2020 10a-12pm, East End Market. Register here!

Let’s get in the holiday spirit and create this beautiful Succulent Christmas Tree together. FarmGal Flowers will teach you step by step how to make this long-lasting centerpiece for your Christmas table. Each tree has approximately 40 succulents! Please bring floral scissors and any embellishments you would like to add to your tree (miniature Christmas tree ornaments work best). All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions. Number of students will be limited so we can social distance. Please wear a mask.

Friday, November 6, 2020, 10am – 12:00pm, Leu Gardens

This workshop is for students who have previously attended one of FarmGal Flowers’ cut flower & seed propagation classes. Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cool season flowers for the advanced gardener and how to grow them in our unique zone. These are some of her all-time favorites including lisianthus, ranunculus, strawflower, snapdragons, foxgloves, delphinium, and more. Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to get a head start on your Spring cutting garden and grow a bounty of beautiful and unique flowers to create your own bouquets. Students will take home seeds and/or plugs. Please bring a Sharpie. All other materials included.

Register here.

Friday, October 9, 2020 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here! SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 24, 2020 10a-12pm, East End Market. Register here! SOLD OUT

Join FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin. We’ll show you step-by-step how to make this long lasting fall centerpiece for your Halloween and/or Thanksgiving table. Please bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin (wide, Cinderella type pumpkins work best) and floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions. Number of students will be limited so we can social distance. Please wear a mask.

Friday, September 18, 2020, 9am – 11:00am,  East End Market garden

Yes, you CAN grow dahlias in Florida! Join Eileen of FarmGal Flowers for this dahlia intensive. Eileen will share her secrets for growing these beautiful flowers in the Florida sun. Students will learn:

• when and how to plant tubers
• how to maintain and stake dahlias
• which varieties grow best here
• how to harvest blooms and extend vase life
• how to dig, divide, and store tubers

Eileen will answer all of your dahlia questions and share tubers with you! Students will also be invited to join the FarmGal Flowers Dahlia Intensive Facebook group.

This workshop will be held socially distanced, outdoors in the East End Market garden. Students will be notified as soon as possible if the workshop needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.  This workshop will be limited in capacity as we will be practicing COVID-19 safety protocols including wearing masks. Please also bring gardening gloves (if you would like to handle tubers), pen, notebook, hat, water, etc. Questions? Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com .

“We’re so proud of you FarmGal Flowers! If you’re curious about growing dahlias in the southern heat, she’s a great person to check out!” Floret Flower Farm, July, 2020.

SOLD OUT.

Saturday, September 12, 2020, 10am – 11:30am, ZOOM

It’s time to prepare for the Fall gardening season! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to grow a bounty of flowers to create bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Eileen will share her favorite cut flowers for the Fall including how to start seeds, grow, and harvest them in OUR zone. Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds curated by Eileen prior to class.

Once you have registered for this Zoom Virtual Class, come by the front desk at Leu Gardens on Thursday, September 10, or Friday, September 11, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to pick up your packets of seeds and a guest pass for beautiful Leu Gardens. Upon request, your seeds and guest pass can be mailed to you. If you would like to receive your seeds prior to class, please register and request them to be mailed to you by Sept. 7th.

Register here.

We hope to reschedule this workshop after the Coronavirus pandemic has settled down. Thank you for your understanding!

Saturday, April 18, 2020
10:0 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Leu Gardens, Register here.

Learn to create a lush, garden-style floral centerpiece that highlights locally grown flowers and foliage with FarmGal Flowers! Eileen will demonstrate step-by-step how to make a beautiful Spring centerpiece. Then you will create your very own arrangement in a specially selected vase with beautiful blooms from FarmGal’s flower bar! All materials included but please bring flower snips.

Saturday, March 28, 2020, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Orlando Museum of Art, Register here. CANCELLED due to Coronavirus pandemic. 🙁

Join me at Art in Bloom for this special workshop to benefit the Orlando Museum of Art! Learn to create a lush, garden-style floral centerpiece that highlights locally grown flowers and foliage with FarmGal Flowers! Eileen will demonstrate step-by-step how to make a beautiful Spring centerpiece. Then you will create your very own arrangement in a specially selected vase with beautiful blooms from FarmGal’s flower bar! All materials included but please bring flower snips.

Saturday, February 1, 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm Leu Gardens

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season! Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to grow and harvest them in our zone. Each student will take home a tray of potted flower seeds! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will grow a bounty of flowers to create your own bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Please bring a Sharpie. All other materials included. Register here.

Saturday, December 7, 2019,  10:00am  Chapel and Cellar

Join FarmGal Flowers to make your own one of a kind fresh holiday wreath to celebrate the season. We’ll show you step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with fresh seasonal greenery, magnolia leaves, and other holiday decor. All materials included. Bring clippers and gardening gloves (if you would like to wear them). Register here.

Friday, December 6, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Leu Gardens

Learn to force bulbs for the holiday season with FarmGal Flowers. You’ll learn to create two fabulous arrangements with paperwhites and amaryllis in beautiful pots all carefully curated by FarmGal. Eileen will teach you how to plant and maintain your bulbs to enjoy all winter then store for the next winter season. What a great way to enjoy bulbs here in Central Florida! Please bring gardening gloves if you would like to use them. Register here.

Tuesday, November 21, 2019, 6.30pm – 9pm, Williams-Sonoma Winter Park, SOLD OUT!

Saturday, November 23, 2019, 10:00am – 12:30pm, Williams-Sonoma Winter Park, Register here!

Join FarmGal Flowers for an exclusive Thanksgiving Succulent Cornucopia Centerpiece Workshop at Williams-Sonoma Winter Park. We’ll show you step-by step how to make a beautiful seasonal centerpiece that will impress everyone at your Thanksgiving table. Lifestyle expert Julie Von Weller of Freshly Cast will share her delicious recipe for her favorite holiday cocktail and her top Williams-Sonoma picks for the holiday season. Please join us for a very special evening! Students will receive in an in-store shopping discount and will be entered to win a free cooking class for 4!

Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens

This workshop is for students who have previously attended one of FarmGal Flowers’ cut flower & seed propagation classes. Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cool season flowers for the advanced gardener and how to grow them in our unique zone. These are some of her all-time favorites including lisianthus, ranunculus, strawflower, snapdragons, foxgloves, delphinium, and more. Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will learn to get a head start on your Spring cutting garden and grow a bounty of beautiful and unique flowers to create your own bouquets. Students will take home a tray of potted seeds and/or plugs. Please bring a Sharpie and gardening gloves (if you would like to use them). All other materials included. Register here.

Friday, October 11, 2019 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens. Register here! SOLD OUT!
Saturday, October 19. 2019 10a-12pm, East End Market. Register here! SOLD OUT!
Thursday, October 24, 2019 7:00pm-9:00p, Girls’ Night Out at East End Market. SOLD OUT!
Friday, October 25, 2019 10:00am-12:00pm, Center for Health and Well-being Winter Park, FL. Register here!

Join FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin. We’ll show you step-by-step how to make this long lasting fall centerpiece for your Halloween and/or Thanksgiving table. Please bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin (wide, Cinderella type pumpkins work best) and floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions. Seats are limited – please register early!

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 12:00pm – 2:00pm (or we reach first 50 customers)

Winter Park Village, 480 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 134, Winter Park, FL 32789

Let’s celebrate the Grand Opening of Salata Salad Kitchen in Winter Park, Florida!  The first 50 customers (beginning at 12pm) can participate in a FREE FarmGal Flowers Succulent Garden Workshop at the grand opening! Hope to see you there!

Friday, September 6, 2019, 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens

It’s time to prepare for the Fall gardening season! Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cut flowers for the Fall including how to grow and harvest them in our zone. We’ll also create origami seedling pots and plant them with flower seeds for the Fall. Each student will take home a tray of potted flower seeds! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will grow a bounty of flowers to create your own bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Please bring a Sharpie. All other materials included. Register here.

Sunday, August 26, 2019 9am- 11am

It’s time to get ready for the Fall gardening season! Join Fleet Farming and FarmGal Flowers for a special Swarm at East End Market. We meet at East End Market and work together to transform the market garden into productive farm space for Fleet Farming’s produce and FarmGal’s flowers! No bikes necessary this Swarm Ride! Please wear closed toe shoes. Bring water, a hat, gardening gloves, and a snack!

If you want to learn how we prep our flower beds, here’s your chance!!!

*Community service hours accepted. Email farmgalflowers@gmail.com for further information.

Mother’s Day is almost here! Come see the FarmGal on Saturday, May 11, 2pm-5pm at Williams-Sonoma Winter Park! We’ll have botanical blooms and more for MOM!

Thursday, May 9, 2019 7p-9p, Girls’ Night Out at East End Market

OR

Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10am-12pm, Leu Gardens

Just in time for Mother’s Day: let’s create some fresh botanical jewelry together! Eileen, of FarmGal Flowers, will teach you how to create floral cuffs, pendants, hair combs and more using a variety of long-lasting, locally grown flowers and succulents. Bring your mom or bring a friend! Or make two for mom and one for yourself. Your creation will truly be unique and special! We’ll box them up, add a bow and you’ll be ready for Mother’s Day. All levels welcome. All materials included but please bring floral snips. Click on the location above to register.

The IDEAS Hive is a “think/do tank” meeting help ever first Wednesday of the Month in order to have open discussions about environmental challenges in our local community!

IDEAS For Us – Orlando focuses on the top 5 focus areas of sustainability including Energy, Water, Food, Waste and Ecology!

This month, Eileen Tongson, owner of the organic urban flower company, FarmGal Flowers will be sharing her story of “Building an Environmental Career in sustainable flowers” while sharing information on the toxic flower industry reeking havoc on our environmental world.

Please join Florida & Co. Market & Eatery downstairs at East End Market for a delicious drink from a local brewery for a discount if you say you are with the IDEAS Hive!

We are excited to talk about sustainability and environmental awareness on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm at East End Market. More info here.

Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10am-1pm, Leu Gardens

Learn to create a lush, garden-style floral centerpiece with FarmGal Flowers! Eileen, the FarmGal, will demonstrate step-by-step how to make a beautiful Spring centerpiece. Then you will create your very own arrangement with beautiful blooms from FarmGal’s flower bar! All materials included. Please bring flower snips. Register here.

PRIVATE EVENT

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 9:30am, Interlachen Country Club

Join FarmGal Flowers for this hands-on gardening workshop! Eileen will teach you how to plant and maintain your very own easy-to-care for succulent arrangement. Each participant will be provided with an 8″ planter, succulent soil, moss and a variety of locally grown succulents to create their own one of a kind piece.

Sunday, March 31, 2019, 1pm-3pm, Orlando Museum of Art

Join FarmGal Flowers and Kara McKean Designs at the inaugural Festival of Fine Arts & Flowers for an afternoon of beautiful floral design and watercolor painting! Create a garden style bouquet with fresh cut flowers and learn how to paint watercolor florals so you can create your watercolor artwork. All levels welcome! Please bring floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Register here.

Become an artist AND a gardener as we create a Living Succulent Picture (10”x10”) together! Using a variety of locally grown succulents, you will design your own succulent picture with FarmGal Flowers and learn to plant and care for your masterpiece. All materials provided but please bring floral snips.

Saturday, February 2, 2019 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens

It’s time to prepare for the Spring gardening season! Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite cut flowers for the Spring including how to grow and harvest them in our zone. We’ll also create origami seedling pots and plant them with flower seeds for the Fall. Each student will take home a tray of potted flower seeds! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will grow a bounty of flowers to create your own bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Register here.

Saturday, February 2, 2019 1pm- 3pm, Leu Gardens

This workshop is for students who have previously attended one of FarmGal’s cut flower & seed propagation classes. Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her favorite Spring cut flowers for the advanced gardener and how to grow them in our challenging zone. We’ll also learn to create origami seedling pots and plant them for the Spring garden. Each student will take home a tray of potted flower seeds, a stylish plant mister to water their seeds with, and some other surprises! Under Eileen’s tutelage, you will grow a bounty of beautiful and unique flowers to create your own bouquets from your very own cutting garden. Register here. (You may register for the Beginner’s Spring Cutting Garden Workshop on the same day and attend the Advanced Workshop afterwards.)

Orlando Home & Garden Show

Orange County Convention Center

Friday, 1/11/19, 12p-6p
Saturday, 1/12/19, 10a-7p
Sunday, 1/13/19, 11a-5p

FarmGal Flowers is teaming up with The Ford Motor Company this weekend at the Orlando Home & Garden Show. Come test drive the 2019 Ford Transit Connect and attend a FREE FarmGal Flowers Succulent Workshop at the show!

Saturday, November 3, 2018, 10am-1pm, Adjectives Winter Park

Let’s celebrate the Fall season together at Adjectives Market with two of our amazing Instructors! Eileen, of FarmGal Flowers, will show you how to make a beautiful hand-tied Fall posy arrangement with freshly cut flowers. Then Kara, of Kara McKean Designs, will demonstrate how to paint your arrangement and create your very own custom watercolor artwork. All ages and levels welcome! Please bring floral scissors to class. All other materials provided. Register here.

Saturday, June 16, 2018 10am- 12pm, Leu Gardens

Join FarmGal Flowers to make your own one-of-a-kind seasonal wreath! We’ll show you step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with fresh herbs, eucalyptus, dried flowers and other seasonal greenery. All materials included but feel free to bring any dried flowers, fruit, etc. to personalize your wreath. Bring clippers and gardening gloves (if you would like to wear them). Register here.

Saturday, June 9, 2018 9:00am- 10:30am, East End Market

Join FarmGal Flowers to learn how to create your own butterfly garden. We will discuss the life cycle of the butterfly and which butterflies are common to our community. We’ll identify which plants help attract butterflies to your garden and how to care for them. We’ll also learn about “host” and “nectar” plants and why they are essential to butterfly gardens. Lastly, we’ll learn about the importance of pollinators and how you can make your butterfly garden a certified monarch waystation. Our friends from The Monarch Initiative will be joining us! Seats are limited – register here.

Have you ever wanted to grow, cut, and arrange flowers from your very own cutting garden? Imagine filling your home with fresh cut flowers from the garden! Eileen, the FarmGal, will share her top five cut flowers including how to grow and harvest them in our zone. Eileen will also demonstrate step by step how to make a mixed seasonal arrangement with local blooms. Then students will create their own May posy to take home with them.

We are back at The Grove, Friday, May 11th! Please join us for a mini Mother’s Day Bouquet Workshop! Sign up for your session by calling (407) 740-0022. Free monogramming by The Golden Spindle too! More information here.

The FarmGal will help you design and create your very own fresh flower crown. Finish with satin ribbons and become a botanical princess.

Saturday, April 5, 2018, 10am-1pm, Leu Gardens

Let’s celebrate Spring by creating a French inspired floral arrangement together! FarmGal will demonstrate  step-by-step how to create  a botanical cover around your vase and install an organic base of foliage.  Then we will artfully fill it with beautifully coordinated garden style blooms. Tres Bien! All materials included. Pls bring flower snips. Register here.

Sunday, February 11, 2018, 3pm – 5pm, The Grove

Let’s celebrate Galentine’s! Grab your Bestie, your daughter or anyone you like and head down to the Grove to pick your favorite blooms and learn how to arrange a beautiful bouquet lead by Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers, find the most perfect gift for someone you love 💗, specially curated by Julie von Weller of Freshly Cast and Shop the Spring release from India Hicks. Spaces are limited so reserving a spot is strongly encouraged! Call for more details 407-740-0022

Saturday, February 10, 2018, 10am- 1pm, East End Market

Have you ever wanted to grow, cut, and arrange flowers from your very own cutting garden? Imagine filling your home with fresh cut flowers from the garden! Eileen, the FarmGal, will discuss and demonstrate how to prep your garden beds, plant, care for your new cut flower plants as well as harvest them in our zone. She’ll also identify her favorite cut flowers for the spring and share tips about growing them in Central Florida. Yes – she WILL talk about dahlias! You’ll also discuss the “slow flower” movement and why it’s important to buy locally. Come join us for a fun and exciting morning at East End Market and let’s get ready to garden! Register here.

Saturday, December16, 2017 10am- 12pm, Adjectives Winter Park

Join FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Christmas Tree Planter. Your planter will look bright and festive hanging on your wall or on your holiday table! We’ll show you step-by-step how to design your own long lasting planter with fresh, locally grown succulents and moss. All materials included. Register here.