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Did you know that Handcart Garden Center offers Professional Services?

Delivery

Need help getting your plants, trees, or palms home? No problem, we offer delivery services! Fees vary by address.

Installation

We want your home and business landscaping to thrive! We offer professional installation services for plants, trees, and palms.

 

Design

We offer professional design consultation services to recommend the best plants, trees, and palms for your property.

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Miss Julie's Café & Boutique
Nestled at Handcart Garden Center

Come savor the moment with us. We are thrilled to welcome you to our cozy café and charming boutique—your new favorite destination for breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee, and distinctive gifts.

Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 8 AM–4 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday

Whether you are stopping in for a quick coffee, enjoying a relaxed meal with friends, or browsing our thoughtfully curated boutique collection, Miss Julie's is designed to help you unwind and feel inspired.

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Handcart Garden
Center and
Miss Julie's Café
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Bring Your

Furry Friends

At Handcart Garden Center, we believe plants and pets make life better! Our garden oasis is pet-friendly, so you can shop for beautiful blooms and greenery while your four-legged companions explore by your side. From a shaded path to open-air displays, it's a welcoming space for plant lovers and their furry friends.

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Come visit us today and let our experts help you create the garden, oasis, or landscape of your dreams!
A huge thanks to Jenny Blommel and Bingham Realty for the beautiful highlight video!
We've got something for every plant lover. Annuals, perennials, and unique indoor plants.
Spring into the season with our latest collection of colorful, vibrant butterfly-attracting plants!

Together, We Can Make Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces Extraordinary!

Trees & Palms

Located in scenic and historic Dade City (Pasco County), Handcart Garden Center sprawls over 20 beautiful acres. We offer a diverse and abundant selection of trees and palms, perfect for enhancing any Florida landscape.

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Plants & Shrubs

Prepare for inspiration! Handcart Garden Center is filled with shrubs, flowers, indoor plants, pottery, and an abundant supply of great ideas to help you create spectacular indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Décor & Garden Supplies

If you don’t know where to start, the Handcart Garden Center team of landscaping experts will help you turn your ideas into reality with tools, birdhouses, furniture, pottery, plant stands, and unique gardening supplies.

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Inspiration

The Barn

The Barn brims with inspiration for life and home, offering a carefully selected collection of houseplants, garden supplies, and unique treasures. Discover the perfect items to gift or create your own sanctuary.

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Decades in the Making

Our Story

Dive into the vibrant world of Handcart Garden Center and Miss Julie's Café & Boutique, where John and Julie Faulkner’s passion blossoms into a living legacy! This is not just their business; it’s a heartbeat of 40+ years crafting exquisite landscapes, championing the environment, and nurturing plant life. They're celebrated for their sterling reputation and the meaningful connections they've cultivated with top-tier builders, developers, and garden enthusiasts just like you.

Each visit to Handcart Garden Center is a lively escapade led by John’s deep-rooted plant wisdom and Julie’s exuberant zest for learning. Immerse yourself in an oasis of breathtaking flora and bespoke customer experiences. Enchantment awaits your arrival at every corner of Handcart. So come along—immerse, engage, and spark your spirit. Embark on an unforgettable journey today!

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Award-Winning!

Small Business
of the Year

We are deeply honored to be recognized as the 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce! From the very beginning, Handcart Garden Center has been rooted in community, growth, and a passion for bringing beauty to homes and businesses across Pasco County. This recognition is a reminder that none of it is possible without the support of our amazing friends, neighbors, and customers. As we celebrate, we are mindful of the words of Micah 6:8 — “The LORD has told you what is good: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” May this honor inspire us to continue serving with humility, compassion, and integrity. A heartfelt thank you to the Chamber, our fellow award winners, and everyone who helps Pasco County grow together. Founders John and Julie Faulkner and our leadership team are grateful, humbled, and excited for what’s ahead!

Handcart Garden Center 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce

“Great Local Garden Center!”

“Awesome helpful staff, great selections, and a great variety of unique products. Their prices are incredibly reasonable, and the plant quality is exceptional. I will be a long-term customer that would highly recommend stopping by."

 

– Shadd Boucher

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Proud Member

At Handcart Garden Center, we are proud members of the Florida Agritourism Association, an organization dedicated to blending Florida's top industries—agriculture and tourism—to open farms, ranches, nurseries, and gardens to visitors for education and entertainment. By supporting this growing agritourism movement, we connect our guests more deeply with the beauty of local plant life and sustainable practices, offering a welcoming place to explore, learn, and play while helping add value to every acre. Visit us or learn more at visitfloridafarms.org.

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