Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center

DeeBee Creations
2026-05-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL

EZee Dogs
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | FL

Latte Luv 4U
2026-06-05 09:00 - 14:30 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Blended drinks, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and more!

Saturday Seminar: Shade Plants For Our Landscape
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States

Little Lenny's Italian Ice
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States

Tea with a Master Gardener
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Hosted by Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center
Relax, sip, and learn at Tea with a Master Gardener, a casual morning gathering where you can enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments while chatting with a UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer.
Have questions about plants, pests, pruning, seasonal care, or Florida-friendly gardening? This is a laid-back, sit-and-chat opportunity to get expert guidance—no lecture, just conversation.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 18th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Canterbury Farms – 14543 Hays Rd – Hudson, FL 34669
☕ What to Expect
• Tea, coffee, and light refreshments
• Informal gardening Q&A
• Advice tailored to Florida landscapes
• Friendly, welcoming environment
🌿 Free to attend
🐾 Dog-friendly nursery
🌸 No registration required
📌 This event takes place on the third Thursday of every month. Each session offers a chance to learn something new and connect with local gardening experts.
Come grow your knowledge—one cup at a time.

Right Plant Right Place. How to Select Florida Friendly Plants
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Choosing the right plants for your yard makes all the difference!
Join us at Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center for a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ seminar all about Right Plant, Right Place. This presentation will help you understand how to select plants that match your yard’s unique growing conditions, including sunlight, soil, water needs, mature plant size, and overall landscape goals.
Landscape plants grow better using less water, fertilizer, and pesticide when they are selected for the right location. Whether you are starting a new garden bed, refreshing your landscape, or trying to solve a problem area in your yard, this seminar will give you practical tips to help you make better plant choices.
This lecture is presented by Kate Kaste, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, FFL Program Manager.
Come learn how Florida-Friendly Landscaping can help you create a healthy, beautiful, lower-maintenance landscape that works with Florida’s environment.
This event is free to attend. Bring your questions and join us under the pavilion!

Suds & Buds for Dads
2026-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with us at Canterbury Farms during our Suds & Buds for Dads event!
Join us on Saturday, June 20th for a great day at the nursery filled with learning, plants, good company, and a little Father’s Day fun.
Start the morning with our Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ “Right Plant, Right Place” seminar at 10:00 AM, where you’ll learn helpful tips for choosing plants that are better suited for your yard, your conditions, and our Florida environment.
Then from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, stick around for Suds & Buds for Dads. We’ll have complimentary cold beer available for guests 21+ and complimentary hot dogs for Canterbury guests while supplies last.
Whether you’re bringing Dad out for the day, shopping for the perfect plant, attending the seminar, or just enjoying a Saturday at the nursery, we’d love to have you join us.
It’s a great day to learn, spend time with Dad, enjoy the nursery, and celebrate Father’s Day weekend with us.

Tea with a Master Gardener
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Hosted by Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center
Relax, sip, and learn at Tea with a Master Gardener, a casual morning gathering where you can enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments while chatting with a UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer.
Have questions about plants, pests, pruning, seasonal care, or Florida-friendly gardening? This is a laid-back, sit-and-chat opportunity to get expert guidance—no lecture, just conversation.
☕ What to Expect
• Tea, coffee, and light refreshments
• Informal gardening Q&A
• Advice tailored to Florida landscapes
• Friendly, welcoming environment
🌿 Free to attend
🐾 Dog-friendly nursery
🌸 No registration required
📌 This event takes place on the third Thursday of every month. Each session offers a chance to learn something new and connect with local gardening experts.
Come grow your knowledge—one cup at a time.

Managing Yard Pests Responsibly: Integrated Pest Management
2026-07-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Dealing with bugs, plant damage, or garden pests in your landscape?
Before reaching for a pesticide, learn how to manage yard pests the Florida-Friendly way.
Join us at Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center for a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ seminar on Managing Yard Pests Responsibly.
This presentation will cover the basics of Integrated Pest Management, also known as IPM, and how it can help you identify pest problems, protect beneficial insects, reduce unnecessary pesticide use, and make better choices for your lawn and landscape.
How Best to Control Yard Pests — Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will provide the basics of IPM techniques for Florida-Friendly landscapes. Learn how to effectively control garden pests while creating the least impact on the environment.
This lecture is presented by Kate Kaste, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Manager.
Come learn how Florida-Friendly Landscaping can help you create a healthier, more beautiful landscape while protecting Florida’s natural resources.

African Violets
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
African violets are beloved for their beautiful blooms, compact size, and charm as indoor plants. During this seminar, Fern will explore the botanical history and classification of African violets, along with the many cultivars and unique plant traits that make them so interesting to grow and collect.
Guests will also learn practical care tips, including proper light, temperature, and watering, as well as helpful information on propagation techniques and common challenges that may come with growing African violets.
This seminar will also include fun facts about the cultural significance of African violets and why these plants have remained a favorite among plant lovers for generations.
Come learn, grow, and enjoy a morning at the nursery with fellow plant lovers. Whether you are new to African violets or already have a few at home, this seminar will offer helpful insight and inspiration.

Crafts and Bingo in the Garden
2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Paint an adorable succulent figurine, play bingo, enjoy refreshments, and take home a prize or two!
Tickets are $20 per person.
Purchase in-store or by calling (727) 857-0242
Hurry! Only a handful of tickets are available!

School is in, Mimosas are out!
2026-08-13 08:00 - 14:00 | FL
Many of us who work at the nursery are mothers. We have all experienced the excitement, the bittersweetness, and the stress of the first day of school. It is a big deal both for the kids and the adults!
This is why we invite you to celebrate the Pasco county’s first day of school with us (of course, we welcome Hernando and other counties’ parents, too!).
So, on Thursday, August 13th, you hug your kids, say your good-byes, shed a tear, and then come see us. Together, we will turn your apples into oranges, so to speak. That is, we will have a mimosa and a box of tissues waiting for you. Enjoy butterflies, gorgeous blooms, and moments of peace.

Palms: Information on Varieties Care and Common Problems
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Palms can be a great addition to Florida-Friendly Landscapes.
Learn about palm varieties, their care, and commonly encountered problems.
Palm trees in a landscape help define Florida living. Join this informative presentation to learn about common varieties of palms in Central Florida, their proper care, and diseases and insects that can affect them.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:
• Right Plant, Right Place
• Water Efficiently
• Fertilize Appropriately
• Mulch
• Attract Wildlife
• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
• Recycle Yard Waste
• Reduce Stormwater Runoff
• Protect the Waterfront
A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.
This lecture is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Manager, Kate Kaste.

Crafts & Plant Bingo
2026-08-20 00:00 | FL
Have a blooming good time at our Crafts & Plant Bingo every second Saturday of the month @11:00 am.
Call us to purchase tickets (727) 857-0242, or stop by our store

Greek Grill Bros
2026-08-22 10:30 - 15:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Help us welcome our newest guest vendor: Greek Grill Bros.
We can hardly wait to sample their mouthwatering American and Greek fare (think Gyro, Souvlaki, Philly Cheesesteak, loaded Feta fries, and more!). We bet you will love it, too!
Check out their food on Facebook!

Ask a Master Gardener
2026-09-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Hosted by Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center in partnership with a UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
Bring your questions about plants, pests, pruning, seasonal care, or Florida-friendly landscapes and receive expert advice completely free of charge!
This is a laid-back, sit-and-chat opportunity to get expert guidance—no lecture, just conversation. Feel free to bring samples of leaves or stems in a closed zip-lock bag to illustrate your questions. High-quality photos are encouraged!
What to Expect
• Informal gardening Q&A
• Advice tailored to Florida landscapes
• Friendly, welcoming environment
🌿 Free to attend
🐾 Dog-friendly nursery
🌸 No registration required
📌 This event takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Each session offers a chance to learn something new and connect with local gardening experts.

Florida Native Bromeliads
2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
In this presentation, Deb Smith will explore Florida’s 16 native bromeliads, including familiar favorites like Spanish moss, ball moss, and Tillandsia air plants. Guests will learn more about these fascinating plants, how they grow in Florida’s natural environment, and the important role they play in our tropical ecosystem.
Deb will also discuss growing decorative bromeliads and pineapples, along with other unique plant life forms found throughout Florida’s tropical landscapes. Hands-on demo plants will be provided for added interest, making this a great opportunity to see examples up close and learn interactively.
Whether you are a plant lover, gardener, or simply curious about Florida’s native plant life, this seminar will be both educational and enjoyable.
Come learn, grow, and enjoy a morning at the nursery with fellow plant enthusiasts!

All About Composting
2026-10-17 10:00 - 23:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Attend this informative presentation from the Florida-Friendly Landscaping to learn tips and tricks about the science and art of composting.
Yard trimmings, leaves, and other landscape waste can be combined with kitchen waste in the composting process to create fertile, organic matter that can be added to soil, mulch, and potting soil to help your plants flourish. Composting is nature’s way of recycling…actively helped along by you! Join this informative in-person presentation to learn tips and tricks about the science and art of composting from UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:
• Right Plant, Right Place
• Water Efficiently
• Fertilize Appropriately
• Mulch
• Attract Wildlife
• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
• Recycle Yard Waste
• Reduce Stormwater Runoff
• Protect the Waterfront
A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.
This lecture is presented by Kate Kaste, Program Manager, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.

How to Deal with Cold Sensitive Plants
2026-11-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
This presentation reviews the best ways to protect cold-sensitive plants in your home landscape. Winter is coming!
Join in this informative in-person presentation to learn the best ways to protect cold-sensitive plants in your landscape from Kate Kaste, Program Manager for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

Right Plant, Right Place
Water Efficiently
Fertilize Appropriately
Mulch
Attract Wildlife
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Recycle Yard Waste
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.

Rain Barrel Workshop: Includes a U-Build-It Rain Barrel
2026-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, 14543 Hays Rd.,, Hudson, FL, 34669, United States
Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea? Join us at Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center for a special paid Rain Barrel Workshop presented by UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.
This hands-on workshop will explain the benefits and functions of rain barrels for water harvesting and guide participants through building their own rain barrel to take home. You’ll learn how to build, install, and use your rain barrel to help collect and reuse rainwater in your landscape.
It’s also a great gift for the gardener, homeowner, or plant lover in your life — and the best part is, you can say you made it yourself!
Each rain barrel holds approximately 55 gallons, though there may be slight style, size, or gallon variation.
Event Details:
Saturday, December 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Canterbury Event Pavilion
Cost: $65.00 per rain barrel
The fee covers the cost of the rain barrel and workshop instruction.
Important Registration Information:
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required through Eventbrite only.
No payments will be taken the day of the event.
Registration ends December 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM EST to allow time to purchase workshop materials.
Class size is limited to 20 U-Build-It participants.
Limit one rain barrel per household.
At least one household member must attend the workshop.
Sorry, no refunds.
This workshop is presented by Kate Kaste, Program Manager for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.
Learn how rainwater harvesting can benefit your landscape while supporting Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices.
