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De Boer van Middelburg is a family farm located on the edge of Middelburg, with over a century of agricultural history. The farm specializes in fresh, unsprayed vegetables that are grown using sustainable methods and are available seasonally. Offerings are primarily accessed through a weekly vegetable subscription, which provides enough produce for three meals per week. Subscribers can choose a weekly pickup on either Tuesday or Saturday. The selection changes with the seasons and includes green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, hearty vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and colorful beets.

Moestuin Vollenhoven is a historical, regenerative vegetable garden located on the Landgoed Vollenhoven estate in De Bilt. The garden is tended by a small team of dedicated gardeners and a group of volunteers, and it operates with a strong focus on biodiversity, soil health, and sustainable growing methods without artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The site features historic greenhouses dating back to the 1800s and 1854, as well as a new 0.6-hectare extension added to the original one-hectare plot.

Pluk! Boterbloem is a self-harvest organic farm located on the Ecologische Boerderij de Boterbloem in Amsterdam’s Lutkemeerpolder. Established in 2021, it operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm focusing on biologically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and human-scale practices, including manual tools and no-till methods. It offers a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere with a small shop, a shaded orchard for relaxation, chickens, goats, and an eco-house for workshops and activities.

Pluktuin Schipluiden is a community-oriented, biodiverse garden located on the edge of Schipluiden. Spanning approximately 3,500 square meters, the garden is a place where visitors can explore, learn, and harvest. The space is designed as a living ecosystem, featuring an extensive variety of fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetable beds, herb gardens, and flower patches. Managed by a foundation and cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers, the garden operates on organic and circular principles, using compost, sheep’s wool, and natural pest control methods like encouraging beneficial insects.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a community-supported vegetable garden and small food forest located in Amsterdam-Noord, on the grounds of the former Melkweg sports park. The garden is cultivated using natural methods, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The farm operates on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where members support the farm at the start of the season and, in return, harvest their own produce weekly. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The harvest season runs approximately 32 weeks, from mid-April to mid-November. Occasionally, flowers are also available for picking. The specific varieties available each week are communicated via a newsletter and a board at the garden entrance, with flags indicating which beds are ready for harvest. Seasonal produce includes items such as apples, berries, lettuce, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, beans, and many more.

Tuinderij de Groenteboer is a biological self-picking farm and flower garden located on the grounds of Boerderij de Boerinn in Kamerik, just north of Woerden. The farm focuses on natural cultivation methods, working with the seasons and biodiversity to grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, soft fruits, and flowers without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. As a self-picking garden, members can harvest approximately 60 different types of seasonal vegetables and soft fruits. The picking season runs from May to December, about 32 weeks per year. Spring offerings include spinach, broad beans, pea shoots, and turnip tops. Summer brings carrots, beets, broccoli, and strawberries. Autumn offers parsnips and pumpkins, while winter features kale and leeks. Members receive a weekly harvest mail with guidance on what is available.

Zuiderkrib is a multifunctional farm and creative outdoor space located in Kraggenburg, in the Noordoostpolder region of Flevoland. It operates as a biological farm, a pick-your-own garden, and a recreational destination, offering visitors a chance to experience the countryside, local history, and seasonal produce. The self-picking garden, Pluktuin Zuiderkrib, allows visitors to pick their own flowers and seasonal fruit. Starting from Easter, the garden opens for tulips. Summer flowers for plucking are available from the end of June until the end of October. Visitors can also pick berries and other fruit during the season. The garden is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, from June through the end of October. In spring, the tulip field and schenkerij (coffee shop) are open from Easter onwards.

De Tilgrupshof is an ecological self-picking farm located on the Tilgrupsweg in Appelscha, established in January 2024. The farm operates on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principles, meaning that members support the farm financially at the start of the season and, in return, share in the harvest throughout the growing period. Farming is done entirely without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, focusing instead on nurturing soil health and biodiversity. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. The season runs from mid-May to November, spanning approximately 30 weeks. At the start of the season, the selection is smaller, but by midsummer there is an abundance of produce. Available crops vary by season. In the spring, you can expect winter purslane, garlic, turnip tops, radishes, marrowfat peas, kohlrabi, endive, pak choi, snow peas, arugula, pointed cabbage, fennel, spinach, Swiss chard, red cabbage, rhubarb, green asparagus, and various lettuces and herbs. Summer offerings include broad beans, peas, zucchini, summer purslane, pak choi, New Zealand spinach, pointed cabbage, garlic, onions, beets, carrots, beans, potatoes, leeks, corn, and assorted lettuces and herbs. In autumn, the harvest includes beans, zucchini, sweet potatoes, daikon, turnips, artichokes, pumpkins, yacon, celeriac, Swiss chard, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, kale, and various lettuces and herbs.

Fruitkwekerij Berkenbroek is a fruit farm located in the Dutch provinces of Drenthe, with locations in Wittelte and Darp. Since 2014, the farm has focused on growing flavorful fruit using natural methods. The farm avoids chemical pesticides, relying instead on natural predators, insect hotels, and flower strips to manage pests. Seasonal pollination is supported by a local beekeeper and bumblebee hives. The farm offers self-picking opportunities, particularly for blueberries. Self-picking for blueberries takes place on the Havelterberg in Darp during the harvest season. Visitors can pick their own berries and enjoy a drink and homemade blueberry pie on site. The self-picking season for blueberries runs from July to the end of September.

Morren’s Blauwe Bessen is a farm located in Elburg, Netherlands, with its main operations at Diepesteeg 1a. The farm specializes in the cultivation of blueberries and features a self-picking garden where visitors can pick their own produce. The self-picking garden is open during July and August, operating every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 09:00 to 16:30. The picking season typically extends into early September, with the last day of picking potentially having adjusted hours.

Pluk Drenthe is a conference and event venue located on a small estate on the edge of a heathland area near Assen, in the province of Drenthe. The venue serves as a meeting and training center focused on wellness, team building, and stress prevention. It offers a range of workshops and training sessions designed for corporate groups and organizations, all set within a natural environment that includes a small lake, a wooded area, and an edible forest.

Pluktuin Apeldoorn is a foundation-run pick-your-own garden located in the hamlet of Wiesel, in the Wenum-Wiesel area near Apeldoorn. It is operated entirely by volunteers and focuses on providing an accessible, nature-oriented experience for visitors of all ages. The garden offers a variety of seasonal produce for self-picking. This includes a wide selection of summer flowers, which can be picked to make your own bouquets, as well as small fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, and various types of currants from the bessentuin (berry garden). Vegetables are also available, though these are typically harvested by the volunteers upon request rather than picked directly by visitors starting the 2025 season. The garden is open for picking from June onwards, reopening for the season on Wednesday, June 11, and remaining open until the start of October (the garden closes on Saturday, October 4, 2025).

Ecologische Pluktuin “De Peel” is a self-picking flower garden and ecological nature garden located along a canal and bordering the forested area in the peaceful, historic turf village of Griendtsveen. The property includes a natural garden with wadis designed to support a wide variety of wildlife—including birds, butterflies such as the Swallowtail and Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, frogs, and other animals—with a separate designated area for flower picking to ensure these habitats remain undisturbed. In spring, visitors can pick tulips and other bulb flowers, such as Camassias in light blue and purple and tall purple Alliums, some of which can be taken with the bulb for replanting. As the season progresses into summer and autumn, the selection expands to include many varieties of dahlias, perennials, annuals, eucalyptus, grasses, berries, and sometimes fruit from the orchard when available. The self-picking season generally runs from April until late October, with the flower stall for cuttings also open during garden hours. The business is currently cash-only.

Pluktuin Erebloem is a community-run picking garden and neighborhood association located in Nieuwegein. Established in 2021 from a local initiative, the garden is maintained entirely by volunteers with the goal of bringing residents together in a sustainable, green environment. The garden is open to the public daily from 08:00 to 20:00, every day of the week. The site is LGBTQ+ friendly, suitable for children, and wheelchair accessible, with free street parking available.

Mooi Weerdinge is a self-pick farm and food garden located on the edge of Weerdinge and Emmen. The farm grows vegetables, fruit, and herbs using natural principles, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and sources its seeds and planting stock organically. In addition to the self-pick garden, the site includes a food forest edge with berries, raspberries, plums, small fruit, perennial vegetables, and herbs such as rosemary, Szechuan pepper, and the French onion soup tree. The farm focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and fostering community connections through food.

Located in the rural area of Kraggenburg in the Noordoostpolder, Leer werk boerderij Xtrakragt is a small-scale care farm that combines vocational day activities with recreation. The farm is part of the larger multifunctional Boerderij de Zuiderkrib, which focuses on arable farming, tourism, and care services. Set within a quiet landscape of fields, forests, and water, the farm offers a structured, supportive environment for adults and older youth. A public flower-picking garden is available on the property from July through the end of October. Here, visitors can pick their own flowers daily during the season. The farm also grows soft fruit, which can be picked when in season. In addition to self-picking, the farm offers opportunities to learn various gardening skills such as sowing, planting dahlias, pruning fruit trees and soft fruit bushes, and berry picking.

Voedselbos Benthuizen is a 1.2-hectare organic farm and food forest located on the edge of the village of Benthuizen. This former pasture has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem filled with nut trees, fruit trees, berry bushes, and edible plants. The farm is designed to create a healthy environment for both people and wildlife, with all produce grown in natural soil without the use of pesticides. It operates as a community-focused space where members can actively participate, learn, and enjoy the harvest.

De Glinstertuin is a small-scale, ecological nursery and pick-your-own garden located on 7,000 m² of land at the south end of De Glind. The garden grows a wide diversity of plants, including herbs, shrubs, trees, flowers, fruit, and nuts, all cultivated without synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The garden is designed to be a biodiversity haven, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds, and serves as both a production space and a place for visitors to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature.

Kwekerij de Haar is a family-owned nursery located in Wierden, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Originally a small fruit enterprise, it has evolved into a specialized rhododendron nursery that also offers social day activity programs in partnership with a local foundation. The property is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-friendly parking and entry, and accepts both pin and credit card payments. The self-picking season runs from the beginning of July through August. Visitors can pick blueberries in July and blackberries in August. The fruit is priced at €6 per kilogram. Upon arrival, a bucket is provided for picking, which can be weighed at the counter.

Pluktuinderij Aardbei & Zo is a pick-your-own farm located in Nederhorst den Berg, situated behind the greenhouses of Zorgkwekerij Kostelijk. The farm specializes in unsprayed strawberries, herbs, vegetables, and fruit. Visitors are welcome to harvest seasonal produce themselves during opening hours, paying only for what they pick or eat on site. The farm is open from the beginning of May until the beginning of October. During the season, a continuous supply of strawberries is available. Throughout the spring and summer, additional produce becomes available, including herbs and vegetables such as onions, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and beans. Garlic braids are typically available from late June or early July. The fruit and berry garden includes apples, figs, pears, quinces, plums, berries, and blackberries. The farm has a strong focus on chemical-free cultivation and natural pest control, such as using nematodes against vine weevil larvae. The official opening hours for the 2025 season were Wednesday from 12:00 to 16:30, and Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 16:30, with potential expansion of days for the 2026 season. The farm is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Parking is available on-site and is free. The property is dog-friendly, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own containers. The business has a rating of 4.9 stars based on 16 reviews and is verified as operational.

Welcome to ’t Nije Eskes, a farm and garden located on the Sanderink family property at Holsterheurneweg 10 in Beuningen, Netherlands. The operation began in 2000 with small-scale production of jams, chutneys, and fruit juices, gradually expanding with the cultivation of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, and various berry bushes. Strawberries are now grown in pots in cultivation gutters, and a dedicated plot of blueberry bushes was planted in 2009 for self-picking.

CSA Zelfoogsttuin Kraaybeekerhof is a community garden located at Diederichslaan 25a in Driebergen-Rijsenburg. This self-picking farm operates around the clock from Monday through Saturday, remaining open 24 hours a day during those days, and is closed on Sundays. The garden is family-friendly, with picnic tables available and pathways suitable for children. Walking is a popular activity on the premises. The farm has received a high rating of 4.8 stars from 75 reviews.

Herenboeren Op ’t Lies is a cooperative farm located on the outskirts of Breda, run by approximately 250 member households alongside a professional farmer. Established in 2020, the farm operates on about 20 hectares of leased land at the corner of the Sprundelsebaan and Liesdreef. It is a mixed farm that produces a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, eggs, and, for those who choose, meat. The farm follows regenerative, nature-driven principles, avoiding chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and focuses on building healthy soil and supporting biodiversity. Members are co-owners of the cooperative and receive a share of the weekly harvest.

Landgoed Buitenleeft is a green oasis located in the Delftse Hout area, part of the larger Buytenhout region. This community garden and nature-focused estate is dedicated to fostering a sustainable relationship with nature and promoting both human and environmental health. The estate serves as a meeting place where visitors can experience the healing effects of nature, learn about food cultivation, and participate in various green activities. It is home to a vegetable garden, flower garden, herb garden, a small fruit orchard, and a nursery for perennial plants. The estate is a female-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and wheelchair-accessible space with picnic tables and gender-neutral toilets, suitable for children.

Blauwe Bessen Berkelland is a self-picking farm and nursery located between Haarlo and Borculo. The farm specializes in growing highbush blueberries (Vaccinium Corymbosum), with hundreds of bushes cultivated across three main varieties: Duke, Brigitta Blue, and Liberty. The Duke variety produces early, large, and fresh berries, while Brigitta Blue offers large, sweet berries with high ornamental value, and Liberty provides easy-to-pick, crunchy, and sweet berries. All blueberries and products are grown 100% without pesticides.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch is a regenerative self-pick farm and food forest located in Nijmegen-West. The farm operates on principles of agro-ecology, building healthy soil and strengthening local biodiversity. It is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative where members share both the abundance and the risks of farming. The farm is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars and is open every day from 07:00 to 21:00. Members can self-pick a wide variety of produce directly from the fields. The harvest season runs from April through December, offering access to over 120 different types of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Specific crops vary by season; from April to July, you can expect lettuce varieties, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, fennel, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, peppers, leeks, kohlrabi, arugula, and sprouting broccoli. In the autumn, the harvest includes pumpkins, potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, endive, turnip tops, parsnips, kale, and more.

De Oosterwaarde is a biodynamic farm located in Diepenveen, just outside Deventer, on a centuries-old esdijk. Established in 1994, the farm operates on 13 hectares of land and is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, along with small fruit and grains that are milled into their own flour. It serves up to 250 member households, with produce distributed year-round via pick-up points in Deventer, Olst, Wijhe, Diepenveen, and Schalkhaar. A small farm shop on-site also sells products, primarily from the farm itself.

Plukhoek Mookhoek is a pick-your-own flower and fruit garden located on Strijensedijk 14 in Mookhoek, within a historic 80-year-old orchard. The garden is part of a social enterprise that combines nature, community, and care, and is open to the public during the season. It provides a space for visitors to harvest flowers and seasonal fruit while supporting local youth services. The property covers 5 hectares and includes a flower garden, fruit orchard, and a small farmyard with chickens.

Ut Ouw Goed is a family-run picking garden and food forest located in De Moer, Netherlands. Originally a tree nursery, the property was transformed starting in 2017 into an experience garden that combines a flower picking garden, a food forest, and a nature pond. The site also features an apiary with beehives, making it a haven for pollinators. The garden is designed for relaxation and exploration, with wheelchair-accessible paths, a barefoot path, a sandbox for children, and a Jeu de Boules court.

Pluktuin van Geesje is a self-picking farm and orchard located on the northern edge of the Geestmerambacht recreation area, near Alkmaar. The farm operates on approximately two hectares and combines fruit and nut trees with soft fruit, vegetables, flowers, and livestock, including sheep and pigs. All produce is grown without chemical sprays, and the farm works according to natural and biodynamic principles, with a focus on closed-loop systems, biodiversity, and soil health.

Sfeer van Willems is a sustainable vegetable and fruit picking garden located on the northeastern edge of Wijchen. Spanning one hectare, the garden is dedicated to providing fresh, seasonal produce grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The farm is run with a focus on small-scale, socially responsible cultivation, offering an intimate garden atmosphere complete with seating areas, chicken runs, beehives, art, and an insect hotel. Subscribers, known as ‘oogstgenoten’ (harvest companions), have access to the garden every day to pick their own vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The self-picking season runs from May through December, with a possible extension into the following year. During spring and summer, the garden is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00; in autumn and winter, it is open from 08:00 to 17:00. The available produce changes with the seasons, and a weekly email or information board at the garden indicates what is ready for harvest. A small sample of vegetables and herbs that can be found includes andijvie, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, courgette, cucumbers, spinach, various types of lettuce and cabbage, herbs like basil and coriander, and soft fruit such as strawberries. In addition to produce, visitors can also pick flower bouquets.

Nestled in the forested surroundings of the Veluwe in Stroe, StroeBerries is a pick-your-own garden where visitors can explore, relax, and enjoy what nature has to offer. The garden has been developed since 2015, starting with blueberries and expanding over the years to include a wide variety of produce. Visitors can wander through the garden and pick their own fruit, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, gooseberries, and a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry called a “frambraam.” Apples and pears are also available, along with walnuts and hazelnuts. In addition to fruit, the garden features a flower-picking area with tulips and summer flowers, allowing guests to create their own bouquets.

De Greftenhoeve is a blueberry farm and nursery located in Vriezenveen, in the Twente region of the Netherlands. The farm specializes in cultivating blueberries for fresh consumption, and the majority of its harvest is sent to the Fruitmasters auction. Visitors are welcome to pick their own blueberries, as well as other small fruits. Self-Pick Produce and Season During the season, visitors can pick blueberries, red currants, black currants, and gooseberries. The self-pick season generally runs from mid-June to mid-September. Blueberries are typically ready for picking from late June or early July. The other berries, such as red currants, black currants, and gooseberries, are usually available from around June 20th.

Kansrijk is a certified organic self-picking garden located in Groenekan, Netherlands. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, the farm focuses on sustainable, local food production with a strong emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and community involvement. The farm functions as a food community where members share both the risks and rewards of the harvest. The main offering is a self-picking share, which provides weekly access to a variety of fresh, seasonal produce. Members can harvest over 50 different types of vegetables, herbs, and small fruit throughout the season. Typical crops include spring radishes and raapsteel, summer courgettes and strawberries, and autumn pumpkins and kale. The growing season runs from May to December, with the main pick-your-own harvest available for approximately 30 weeks. Members are expected to bring their own harvesting tools, such as a knife or scissors, and containers.

S. Pennings & Zn is a family-run flower bulb nursery located in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. The business is deeply rooted in the local region, specializing in high-quality, naturally grown flower bulbs and cut flowers. Visitors can experience the vibrant fields firsthand, with the main attraction being a pick-your-own tulip garden. The self-picking season runs in the spring, with the tulip garden typically open for picking until approximately May 10th. Guests can purchase an entrance ticket online, arrive on-site, and pick their own bouquet of tulips. Beyond the tulips, the farm also offers a variety of other bulbs and flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, and peonies, available for purchase in the on-site shop.

Blauwebessenland is a blueberry farm and fruit shop located in America, in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, on the edge of the Mariapeel nature reserve. The farm cultivates approximately 10 hectares of blueberries on environmentally conscious fields and offers a wide range of fresh, preserved, and processed blueberry products in its on-site store. During the blueberry season, visitors can purchase fresh berries or head into the fields to pick their own.

De Lytse Brekken is a tranquil mini-camping and marina located in Follega, Friesland, nestled between the Frisian lakes. This small-scale property features 25 spacious pitches suitable for tents and campers, a private beach, and a 16-berth marina with easy access to the water. Modern sanitary facilities and WiFi are available on site. The property is known for its blueberry self-picking garden. Visitors can pick their own blueberries during the summer harvest season; the garden is currently closed and will reopen for the 2026 season. Exact opening times for the picking season will be announced at that time.

’t Keetje is a fruit farm and care farm located in Lutjebroek, originally established in 1988. The farm features a small orchard of about 2 hectares, a farm shop, a lunchroom, and a care farm offering daytime activities. The site also includes an experience garden and a glass “living room” for relaxation and activities. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during the summer and autumn months. The selection includes apples (such as Elstar, Delcorf, Jonagold, Santana, Braeburn, Welland, Alkmene, James Grieve, and Goudreinette), pears (including Conference, Doyenné, Gieser Wildeman, Forelle, and Gravin Gepa), as well as plums, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and various berries. To pick fruit, guests can get a basket or container from the farm shop, pick what they like, and pay at the shop.

Stadstuin Kweekland is a community-supported urban garden and edible landscape located on an 8,200 square meter south-facing slope in Arnhem. The garden includes two greenhouses and is designed to offer a diverse mix of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and vegetables. It focuses on local food production, education, and community connection. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members purchase a seasonal share to harvest for their own use.

Tucked away on the border of Limburg and North Brabant, in the quiet village of Grashoek at Belgenhoek 7, is a two-hectare sanctuary dedicated to nature, tranquility, and seasonal harvests. This pick-your-own garden and tea garden offers a place to wander through flower borders and an orchard, with the freedom to create your own bouquet or gather fresh fruit directly from the plants. The self-picking experience here is seasonal, with the garden open from early May through mid-October. You can pick a wide variety of soft fruits throughout the summer, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other seasonal berries. Depending on the time of year, apples, pears, plums, and cherries are also available, though these are typically pre-picked and sold in bags (the taller fruit trees require ladders for picking). For flowers, you can walk through the flower borders and cut your own bouquet, with pricing starting from €7.50 for flowers and €3.50 for fruit.

StadsAkkers is a non-profit organic farm located on 2.5 hectares in Apeldoorn, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The farm also has an orchard with 200 apple and pear trees. Beyond food production, the organization focuses on providing a meaningful outdoor work environment for people who may face barriers to the regular job market. Visitors can purchase produce at the on-farm shop, ’t Akkertje. For those who want to participate directly, a self-pick subscription allows weekly harvesting. The self-pick season runs from May through October. Each week, subscribers can pick 4 to 5 different types of vegetables and fruit (when available), plus a bunch of herbs and, regularly, flowers. The expected yield averages enough for 3 to 4 meals per week, based on 200 grams per person. Self-picking is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons (13:00-16:00), Fridays (10:00-18:00), and Saturdays (09:00-12:00). During holiday periods, a friend or family member can pick on the subscriber’s behalf.

Van Grotel – Blauwe Bessen Cultuur is a family-run farm located in Nuenen, in the Brabant countryside, specializing in growing blueberries for over 25 years. The farm has been cultivating blueberries on its fields for more than 50 years, starting with the founder’s parents who initially grew asparagus, vegetables, and strawberries before turning to blueberries in 1970. The farm emphasizes natural growing methods and careful plant care, including winter pruning and the use of bumblebees and bees for pollination in spring. The farm offers a 15,000 m² self-picking field where visitors can pick their own blueberries during the picking season, which typically runs from July to August. Guests receive buckets and instructions upon arrival and can take their picked berries home at a reduced price. In addition to fresh blueberries, the farm sells a variety of products made from its own blueberries, including frozen blueberries (available from July to mid-September), jam, syrup, juice, compote, blueberry beer, wine, liqueur, honey, chocolate, macarons, muffins, bavarois, and ice cream. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance available. The farm is a member of the Cooperative Royal Fruitmasters Group.

Lekkerder bij de Boer is an online marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, growers, and artisan food producers across the Netherlands. The platform serves as a digital guide and market, making it easy to find and buy fresh, seasonal products straight from the source. It promotes the “shortest chain” in food supply, ensuring fair prices for producers and fresh, honest food for consumers. The business operates as a fully online service, with a 24/7 digital presence.

Volkstuinvereniging “Levenslust” is an allotment garden association located in Vlissingen, between the city and Koudekerke. The complex features over 200 individual plots, ranging in size from 125 to 250 m², where members cultivate their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. In addition to private gardening, the association hosts a special project run by WVO Zorg (formerly Stichting Werkt voor Ouderen). This project maintains a “snoeptuin” (snack garden) where elderly residents can self-pick a variety of fresh produce. Available items include onions, beetroot, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, apples, pears, strawberries, and cut flowers. The harvest season generally runs from late spring through autumn, with peak picking during the summer months.

Akkerwikke is a 3-hectare (30,000 m²) certified organic self-picking farm located on the outskirts of Maastricht in South Limburg. Operating since 2017, the farm offers a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model where members share in the season’s harvest. The farm cultivates over 60 varieties of vegetables, up to 20 different herbs, and strawberries, all grown using biodynamic and organic practices. A separate pick-your-own flower garden provides a wide assortment of field blooms.

Boerderij ’t Paradijs is a biological farm and care center located at Bielderweg 1, Barneveld, in the Netherlands. The farm integrates organic agriculture with social care services, operating with an EKO certification and a Christian-based vision focused on respect, reliability, and connection between people, animals, and nature. The property includes a farm shop, an event space called “de Heerd,” and a Social Food Garden for the local community. Visitors can purchase a wide variety of self-picked vegetables and fruit from the farm’s market garden, which cultivates around 40 different types of produce following the seasons. Available items include leaf vegetables (prei, winterpostelein, veldsla, spinach, endive, various lettuce, spring onion), cabbage varieties (palmkool, white cabbage, red cabbage, kale, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, savoy cabbage), fruit vegetables (courgette, aubergine, cucumber, ground-grown strawberries), root and tuber vegetables (beetroot, radish, fennel, potatoes, sweet potato), legumes (green beans, peas, broad beans, snow peas, runner beans), fruits (strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries), and herbs (parsley, basil, chives). The farm’s strawberries are grown entirely in open ground and are fully organic. The product range is seasonal, with availability changing weekly based on what is ripe for harvest.

By Broersen is a third-generation family farm located in Warmenhuizen, North Holland, specializing in the cultivation of traditional Dutch products. The farm grows and sells its own asparagus and strawberries, and also features a pick-your-own garden and a year-round farm shop that offers a variety of local and artisanal products. A pick-your-own garden is available for fruit and cut flowers. The fruit available for picking includes various berries such as red, white, black, and blue currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, loganberries, and blackberries. This fruit is available from the beginning of July through August. Cut flowers are available for picking from the end of June until October. In addition, strawberries can be picked in the greenhouse during the summer holidays for the North region, typically from early July to mid-August. The strawberry picking season runs Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during these weeks.

De Jachthoeve is a combined care farm, pick-your-own garden, farm shop, and tea room located on the edge of the forest in Wekerom. It offers a peaceful and welcoming environment where nature, care, and community come together. The farm is set on 0.6 hectares of land and features a fruit orchard with 44 varieties of fruit, as well as a flower picking garden. Visitors are welcome to pick their own fruit and flowers during the picking season, which runs from June to November. The produce available for self-picking includes raspberries, red, white, and green gooseberries, red and blackcurrants, blueberries, kiwiberries, honeyberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries, and plums. The farm also hosts a varied assortment of flowers in the picking garden.

Located on the historic estate of Oranje Nassau’s Oord between Renkum and Wageningen, De Ommuurde Tuin (the Walled Garden) is a one-hectare, agro-ecological, certified organic market garden. Cultivated by hand since 1999, the garden is home to more than 450 varieties of edible plants, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers, combining heirloom, modern, and wild species. As a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, the garden focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and providing fresh, local produce.

Fruittuin van West is a certified biodynamic (Demeter) farm located in Amsterdam, bringing together agriculture, a farm shop, and hospitality. The farm operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays). Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a wide variety of fruit directly from the 6.5-hectare orchard, with a harvest season that typically runs from around mid-June to mid-October. The daily available fruit is updated on-site, as the exact timing depends on natural conditions. The orchard grows over 20 different types of fruit, including numerous apple and pear varieties, various berries (black, red, white, and rosé currants, blueberries, gooseberries, jostaberries, blackberries, raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, and honeyberries), grapes, cherries, plums, mirabelles, peaches, nectarines, and nuts. In addition to fruit, guests can pick mushrooms (oyster and shiitake) year-round from the on-site cave, and chicory (witloof) is available for harvest from roughly November to May. The farm is also home to a variety of animals, including laying hens, Hereford cattle, and Kune Kune pigs. Children can explore the farm freely, with no fixed playground but opportunities for adventure among the trees and animals. The farm shop and café are open the same hours as the orchard, offering organic and biodynamic groceries, meals, and drinks. For adults and groups, guided tours are available upon request. The farm is a registered wedding venue and offers spaces for private parties and business meetings. Events such as live music, treasure hunts, and festivals are also held periodically.

Jan Janssen Fruitbedrijf is a fruit farm and poultry operation located in Budel, Netherlands, with an additional picking location in Achel, Belgium. The farm specializes in cultivating American blueberries (blauwe bessen), which are known for being larger than their wild counterparts. Visitors can engage in self-picking during the harvest season, which runs from early July to mid-September. The self-picking u-pick season for 2025 begins on Saturday, July 5. Guests are welcome to bring their own buckets or containers, which are weighed before picking so that only the harvested berries are paid for. The farm is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the season. Outside of the harvest season, a range of blueberry products such as jam, juice, wine, syrup, and dessert sauce are available for purchase at the Budel location. The business is also active at local markets and fairs in the region. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten is an ecological pick-your-own garden located in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda in North Brabant. It operates as a social community project where vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers are grown sustainably, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can become harvest participants through a seasonal subscription, which allows them to pick vegetables weekly from April through October (approximately 30 weeks). The garden offers over 30 different crops including potatoes, tomatoes, various lettuce and bean varieties, cabbages, corn, peppers, courgettes, carrots, beets, and herbs like rosemary, thyme, and multiple types of mint. Small fruit such as raspberries and blackberries are also available. The flower garden opens in July and is freely accessible to everyone, with or without a subscription; visitors can pay per bouquet or use a stamp card for discounts. Throughout the season, the farm organizes activities like flower arrangement workshops and community dinners. The garden is open from April to October, Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 until sunset, and Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00. Staff or volunteers are present to assist on Wednesday afternoons (13:00–16:30) and Saturday mornings (9:00–13:00).

Stichting #FRUIT is a community-driven foundation in Sittard, Netherlands, focused on the care, preservation, and enjoyment of local fruit orchards and gardens. It manages a network of orchards and a dedicated pick-your-own garden, encouraging everyone to take part in seasonal activities and enjoy fresh, local produce. Self-Pick Produce and Seasonality Visitors can pick fruit from over 300 fruit trees spread across various locations in Sittard-Oost. The produce and its estimated picking seasons are as follows:

Fruitpluktuin is a self-picking fruit garden located on a half-hectare property at Hopweg 64 in Rutten. The garden features approximately 20 rows of fruit plants and is also a fruit and vegetable shop. The farm grows a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and is wheelchair accessible with a gender-neutral toilet and contactless payment options available. Visitors can self-pick the following produce, with their respective picking seasons: Blackberries (Chester variety): July to October Raspberries: Summer raspberries from June to August, autumn raspberries from September to October Red currants: June to the end of July Kiwiberries (Issai variety): September to the end of October Grapes: September to October Elderberries: September to November Apples (Elstar, Pinova, Excellent Star, Golden Reiners): Mid-September to early October Pears (Gieser Wildman, Conference, Doyenne du Comice): September to October Cherries (Kordia, Regina, Lapins): Mid-July to early August Plums (Victoria red, Opal blue): July to August Apricots (Bredase): August to September Peaches (Amsden): August Nectarines (Madame Blanchet): August to September In addition to fruit, the farm also grows potatoes, onions, pumpkins, gourds, and sunflowers for purchase. Pre-picked fruit is also available for sale at the farm.

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers is a family-run farm and garden in Abbenes, where visitors can pick their own fruit and vegetables. The self-picking season generally runs from approximately June through September, with the 2026 season starting around June. Guests receive a picking basket and instructions at the shop before heading into the fields and greenhouses. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, gooseberries, plums, red and white currants, and cherries are available for picking, as are green beans, broad beans, bell peppers, string beans, beets, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, and butternut squash. Picking availability varies by month: strawberries from end of May to early October; raspberries from early July to late August; blackberries from end of July to early September; cherries from end of June to early August; gooseberries and blueberries from July to August; blackcurrants and red/white currants from June to July; plums from end of July to early August; green beans and courgettes from July to August; broad beans in June; bell peppers, string beans, and beets in August; tomatoes and cucumbers from end of June to September; and butternut squash from end of August as long as supplies last. Due to weather and natural growing cycles, specific daily availability can change, so checking for updates before visiting is recommended. No reservations are needed for picking.

Voedselbos Sieradenbuurt is a community-managed food forest and nature area located in Almere, Netherlands. Spanning 5.5 hectares, this green space was developed in partnership between the local residents’ platform and the municipality, transforming a planned oak and ash forest into a diverse, edible landscape. Designed according to permaculture principles, the area serves as a space for urban agriculture, recreation, and education, and is one of the first food forests of its kind within a Dutch city.

Wenum Hoeve is a farm located on 25 hectares of land in Wenum-Wiesel, Gelderland. It combines agriculture with a care farm, a farm shop, a tea room, and meeting and event facilities. The farm is home to Hereford cattle and also raises Holstein Friesian calves for dairy rearing. Products from the farm, including vegetables, flowers, and meat, are sold in the on-site farm shop. Visitors can self-pick vegetables, fruit, and flowers from the farm’s own vegetable and flower garden. Available produce includes fresh vegetables, strawberries, herbs, and a variety of cut flowers, such as dahlias, depending on the season. The pick-your-own garden is open during the growing season; it is advisable to check the farm’s Facebook or Instagram pages for the exact opening dates each year.

’t Duvelshofke is a farm shop and fruit and workshop farm located in Oldenzaal, in the region of Twente. The farm focuses on regional quality products, offering items from its own farm and local producers. They aim to contribute to a short and transparent food chain. During the summer, the farm has a pick-your-own garden (“pluktuin”) where visitors can harvest fruit and flowers. The fruit available for self-picking includes various types of soft fruit: berries (red, white, and black), blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, and strawberries. Asparagus is also available in May and June. The pick-your-own garden is open during the summer months, specifically from June through August, and reopens in the summer of 2026. Outside this period, the garden is closed.

De Bessentuin is a blueberry farm and soft fruit nursery located in the small community of Brucht, in the Vechtdal region. Established in 1999, the farm moved to its current location in 2004 and has since expanded to cultivate a wide variety of berries. The farm grows six different varieties of blueberries, ensuring a continuous harvest throughout the summer. Visitors can pick their own fruit from the fields, which are planted in spacious rows to accommodate everyone, including those using mobility scooters or pushing prams. The farm also has an on-site shop offering fresh and processed products year-round, such as frozen berries, jams, sauces, chutneys, and locally produced blueberry wine, juice, liqueur, ice cream, and beer. Additional amenities include restrooms, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a family-run fruit farm and garden center located in Marwijksoord, offering a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce and regional specialties. The farm features a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The on-site farm shop, known as the Landwinkel, stocks a diverse range of products including fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, meats, eggs, honey, jams, syrups, wines, beers, and handmade gifts. In addition to self-picking and shopping, the farm offers activities such as a corn maze with a scavenger hunt, a pedal tractor track for children, a terrace for refreshments, and facilities for group excursions and meetings.

De Warmoes is a historic market garden located in Lent, near Nijmegen. Rooted in the traditions of the “warmoezeniers” (the historical market gardeners who supplied the city), this non-profit foundation cultivates over one hundred different varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs year-round. Farming is done without chemical pesticides, focusing on biodiversity and circular methods. The garden also features an orchard with high-stem fruit trees, a flower garden, greenhouses, and bee colonies, all spread across approximately one hectare.

De Zonnegaard is a certified biodynamic farm located in Voorst, Netherlands. The farm is dedicated to building healthy soil through centuries-old farming traditions, using certified organic manure, a wide crop rotation, and green manures. They prioritize flavor over yield, sometimes choosing lower-producing crop varieties for their superior taste. Visitors can self-pick flowers in the pick-your-own flower garden from the end of March through October. The season begins with tulips and daffodils, followed by spring flowers like columbine, summer blooms such as cornflowers, zinnias, and cosmos, and continues into autumn with dahlias and asters. When ripe, visitors can also pick small fruit like berries and raspberries, as well as various kitchen herbs.

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run fruit farm and garden located in Oldebroek, on the North Veluwe. The farm has been dedicated to the sustainable cultivation of fruit for generations. The farm’s core philosophy is that flavor should develop in the orchard, not in a cold storage unit. In addition to growing fruit, the farm offers a spacious farm shop, a café with one of the largest terraces in the region, and an event venue for weddings, parties, and business meetings. The property is also home to a herd of alpacas and a large playground for children.

Boerderij Nieuw Slagmaat is a traditional mixed farm located in Bunnik, on the border of Utrecht and Houten. Run by the Smith – van der Maat family, the farm combines fruit cultivation, arable farming, and livestock, including the rare Blaarkop cow breed. The farm emphasizes environmentally conscious growing methods and holds certifications such as Erkend Streekproduct and Kromme Rijn Boert en Teelt Bewust. The property includes a farm shop, a tea house with a terrace, a play area, and accommodation for horses. The farm is also a recognized breeding centre for rare domestic animal breeds.

Plantage Blankwater, located on the 62-hectare Landgoed Blankwater in Boukoul (near Roermond), is a family-run blueberry farm and lunch café set within a 20-hectare plantation. Surrounded by forests and nature reserves, the estate offers a peaceful, rural setting. The farmhouse café and large terrace overlook the blueberry fields, and the property is accessible for wheelchairs. Self-picking of blueberries is available starting around mid-July. The general blueberry harvest season runs from the end of June through September, offering several varieties with distinct flavors. During the picking months, guests receive a bucket and can pick without making a reservation; the berries are then weighed for purchase. In addition to fresh seasonal berries, the farm shop sells a range of own-made blueberry products, including 100% pure juice, as well as frozen blueberries throughout the winter months.

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking garden located on Engersteeg 14 in Putten, surrounded by windbreaks and meadows. The farm offers a nostalgic atmosphere where visitors can harvest their own seasonal vegetables, fruit, and flowers. A selection of antiques and brocade items is also available on-site. There is a coffee garden, and the venue includes facilities such as picnic tables, a play area, and accessible parking and entrance. It is ideally suited for children and for walks along the nearby Norderpad or Hoeverveldpad paths.

Très Jolie is an organic small-fruit farm and experience garden located in De Glind. Established in 2002 on a former bare field, the garden is laid out in a five-sided shape with a flower circle at its heart. The garden is divided into blocks, each planted with a different berry variety, and is surrounded by a windbreak hedge of wild fruits and nuts. The farm operates on a philosophy of working in harmony with nature, focusing on organic methods, nature experience, and personal well-being. It is supported by a group of volunteers and is open for various activities throughout the year.

Tuinpark Laakzijde is a community garden and park located in Amersfoort-Vathorst, focused on ecological gardening, biodiversity, and providing a space for meeting and education. The park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, welcoming visitors to its various green spaces and activities. It is also suitable for children and allows dogs. Visitors can self-pick produce through the ‘Zelfoogsttuin’ (self-harvest garden), run by the social enterprise Land in Zicht. The self-harvest season runs from the beginning of May to mid-December (approximately 32 weeks, depending on the weather). By purchasing an ‘oogstdeel’ (harvest share), you can visit the tuinderij (market garden) weekly to pull your own vegetables. The garden grows around fifty different crops. The season starts with raapstelen (leafy turnip tops), spinach, and broad beans. Summer offers tomatoes, beans, and courgettes, while autumn brings kale, celeriac, and pumpkins.

Het Zoete Land is a city farm located in Leiden, on the corner of the Zoeterwoudsesingel and the Cronesteinkade, next to the Trigon sports field. The farm is run by a professional grower together with a foundation and a team of volunteers, and is open to the public. It produces food and flowers in an ecologically responsible manner, aiming to make the city greener and healthier. Participants can self-pick a wide variety of produce throughout the growing season. This includes vegetables, herbs, berries, and other small fruit. The farm also offers a separate option for picking cut flowers, allowing participants to create their own weekly bouquet of 15 to 20 stems. Notably, there is a long waiting list for participation in either the harvest or flower-picking programs.

Kwekerij de Bascule is a sustainable nursery and flower farm located in Hommerts, in the province of Friesland. The farm grows over one hundred different types of cut flowers, along with a wide range of perennials, shrubs, culinary herbs, and berry bushes. All flowers and plants are grown locally without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or growth regulators. The farm emphasizes seasonality, offering blooms that naturally thrive at different times of the year.

Sprankenhof is a biodynamic farm, garden, farm shop, and kitchen located in Udenhout, in the province of North Brabant. Situated on a historic “boshoeve” (forest farm) dating back to 1779, the farm is run by a family committed to ecological and sustainable agriculture. The business has been certified 100% organic since 2007 and has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since October 2024. The on-site kitchen holds the EKO Gold 100% certification, ensuring all food and drinks served are fully organic. The farm is LGBTQ+ friendly and run by a female entrepreneur.

De Fruitgaard / Landwinkel de Fruitgaard Located on Bouwmansweg 1 in Burgh-Haamstede, this family-run farm and mini camping combines a working orchard with a farm shop and seasonal pick-your-own activities. The business operates a small, Christian-oriented campsite set within the fruit trees, open from April 1st to October 31st. The on-site farm shop sells regional products, including cheese, meat, eggs, fruit, and gift packages. Self-Pick Produce Guests can pick their own fruit and flowers directly from the farm. The orchard grows several apple varieties (Delcorf, Elstar, Topaz, Goudreinette, Santana, Wellant) and pear varieties (Conference, Gieser Wildeman). During the season, the farm also offers cherries, strawberries, and plums. The pick-your-own flower garden is open in the summer, featuring dahlias and other flowers, along with fresh vegetables, berries, and blackberries. A dedicated apple-picking day is scheduled for 30 August 2025.

Moestuin Leyduin is a historical kitchen garden of one hectare located on the Buitenplaats Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. It operates as a self-harvest garden using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season. The garden is open to the public, but the primary activity—self-picking of produce—is reserved for shareholding participants. Approximately fifty different vegetables, twenty types of herbs, soft fruit, apples, and pears are grown using methods free from artificial fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. A wide variety of flowers is also available for picking. The garden is suitable for walking and is welcoming to children, with the condition that they are supervised while harvesting. Dogs are allowed only at the entrance and must be kept on a lead.

Bosbessenkwekerij De Pollekamp is a blueberry farm located in Ermelo, situated on a scenic property surrounded by nature, bordering forest and heathland. The farm specializes in the cultivation of unsprayed blueberries, and visitors are welcome to pick their own berries during the summer months. The farm features a shop situated among the blueberry fields, as well as a terrace where guests can enjoy refreshments. Self-picking of blueberries is available in July and August. Visitors report to the shop to receive a picking bucket and are directed to the designated field. After picking, the berries are weighed and paid for by weight; the price is €6 per kilogram. Please note that only cash payments are accepted.

Nestled in the countryside near Rijsbergen, in the heart of Europe’s largest strawberry-growing region, Het Aardbeienterras is a family-run strawberry farm and recreation center. Since the 1950s, the Bastiaansen family has been cultivating strawberries with passion and care, and since 1997, they have welcomed visitors to enjoy the farm, its produce, and a wide range of activities. The farm focuses on sustainable, environmentally-friendly growing practices, using green energy and biological pest control. Entry and parking are always free for all visitors.

Bosbessenkwekerij La Francaise is a blueberry nursery and farm located in Enschede, Netherlands, with fields at both the Willemsbeekweg and the Kwekkeboomweg in Buurse. The farm specializes in the cultivation of American blueberries (often referred to as blue berries), grown without the use of pesticides. The bushes produce large, sweet berries and are accessible for self-picking. The self-pick season runs from approximately mid-July to mid-August. For the 2025 season, self-picking starts on July 19th and is held on select dates through early August, with the farm open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on those days. Visitors pick berries from bushes around two meters high and pay by weight, with prices decreasing for larger quantities. Outside of the self-pick season, the farm is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:30 PM on Saturdays) for the purchase of frozen berries, jams, juices, syrups, and other local products. The farm also offers seasonal employment for young people.

Plattelandwinkel De Achterdijk, also known as Fruitboerderij De Achterdijk, is a fruit farm located in Bunnik, on the fertile grounds of the Kromme Rijn area near Utrecht. The farm specializes in growing regional fruit products and operates a country store and fruit vending machine. The farm cultivates a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, plums, strawberries, cherries, and blueberries. The farm is particularly known for its pears, such as Conference, Doyenné du Comice, and Sweet Sensation. Self-picking is noted as being available during open days for strawberries and during the cherry season.

Erf Janz is a pick-your-own farm, garden, and care farm located in Voorthuizen. It combines a flower and fruit picking garden with a tea shed, farm shop, and an artisanal ice cream maker. The site is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM, and is closed on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can pick their own flowers and small fruits directly from the garden. The self-picking season for flowers and soft fruit runs from July 7th to October 23rd, 2026. Available products include a variety of seasonal cut flowers, both fresh and dried, as well as red fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Tree fruit is also available seasonally, depending on what the trees yield. Visitors are provided with a basket and scissors or a small knife. The farm works only with natural means to promote biodiversity.

Zelfoogsttuin Ten Boer is a self-picking farm located at Wolddijk 7 in Ten Boer, in the Netherlands. Situated on a 6,500 m² site (formerly a meadow), the farm is dedicated to providing fresh, local, and sustainably grown produce. The garden operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the start of the season, sharing both the bounty and the natural risks of farming. All vegetables and fruit are grown from organic seeds and plant material, without the use of pesticides, with a focus on biodiversity and soil health. The facility includes a large tunnel greenhouse for growing southern vegetables.

Ús Hôf is a permaculture market garden and self-picking farm located in Sibrandabuorren, near Sneek, in the province of Friesland. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, fruit trees, berry bushes, and flowers using natural methods without pesticides. The farm is open seven days a week from 09:00 to 20:00. Self-picking members can harvest a wide variety of vegetables directly from the fields and a cold greenhouse. The list of produce includes: andijvie, aubergine, augurk, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage (green, red, white, pointed, and savoy), cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chicory (green and red), corn, courgette, endive, fennel, French beans, kale, kohlrabi, lamb’s lettuce, lettuce (various types), mangetout, pak choi, parsnip, peppers, potato, pumpkin (various types), purslane (winter), radish, rocket, runner beans, spinach, spring onions, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, and turnips. In addition to the subscription vegetables, fruit such as apples, pears, berries, raspberries, and strawberries are also offered when available. Herbs are available for harvesting as well.

Pluktuin Uden is a self-picking farm located at Hooistraat in Uden, Netherlands. The farm offers a vegetable, berry, fruit, and herb garden where subscribers can come to pick fresh produce directly from the plants. The farm is open for picking throughout the week. The business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 07:00 to 19:00; Thursday and Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00; and the farm is closed on Sundays. The operation status is active.

Welkom in het Abtswoudsepark in Delft, een groen project dat door en voor buurtbewoners wordt ontwikkeld. Het park is opgedeeld in twee delen: de noordelijke Natuurbelevingstuin en het zuidelijke Pluktuin- en wadigebied. Het doel is om het park mooier, biodiverser en recreatiever te maken, met veel aandacht voor inheemse planten, insecten en vogels. In de Pluktuin in het zuidelijke deel van het park kunnen bezoekers zelf fruit oogsten. Hier staan fruitbomen en -struiken zoals appelbomen, blauwe bessen, frambozen en bramen. Fruit is te plukken in de zomer en de nazomer, met een piek in augustus. In de Natuurbelevingstuin in het noordelijke deel zijn er verhoogde borders, een kruidenspiraal en een bloemenweide met kruiden en bloemen die rijk zijn aan nectar.

Berkenbroek Blauwe Bessen is a fruit farm located in the Dutch countryside, with fields in Darp and Wittelte. The farm focuses on growing high-quality fruit using natural methods, emphasizing taste and sustainability. Their approach includes natural pollination through local bees and bumblebees, as well as biological pest control instead of chemical pesticides. The main produce available for self-picking are blueberries. Self-picking days for blueberries are organized on-site at the Darp field during the picking season. The farm is also open for direct sales of freshly picked fruit.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm and orchard located in Emmen, in the province of Drenthe. For over 20 years, the farm has offered a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Across the property, a blueberry orchard on a quarter-hectare of land is open for self-picking seasonally. The blueberry picking season typically runs from late spring through the end of August. In addition to blueberries, the farm grows other types of berries for picking, including blackberries and tayberries, as well as grapes, medlars, quinces, and apples.

Beiketún is a self-picking blueberry garden located in Twijzel, on approximately one hectare of land. The garden is maintained as naturally as possible, without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, ensuring a pure, natural product. The farm is currently closed for the season. Visitors can self-pick a variety of blueberries. The picking season runs from July to October. Beiketún is open every day of the week from 08:00 to 20:00. The business is operational and has received excellent reviews. The garden also features beehives, and an on-site beekeeper is available on weekends to share information about the bees and their importance.

Martinushoeve is a small-scale agricultural project located in Ossendrecht, Netherlands, where participants can harvest fresh produce directly from the fields. Operating on a community-supported agriculture model, the farm grows a wide variety of crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. The growing methods focus on working in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy soil. The self-picking season runs annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this period, members can harvest vegetables (including peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, root vegetables, cabbages, and leafy greens), fruits (such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, rhubarb, and melons), and a selection of culinary and tea herbs (including parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, dill, coriander, mint, and more). Additionally, the farm offers cut flowers from cultivated beds and a wildflower meadow, as well as edible flowers like nasturtium, borage, and calendula. Participants can also collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and enjoy honey produced by the farm’s beehives.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm located in Emmen, Drenthe, that has been cultivating its land for over two decades. The farm focuses on producing a diverse range of vegetables using biodynamic methods and offers several ways to access its harvest, including a self-picking program, weekly vegetable subscriptions, and a farm shop. The farm is situated at Zandzoom 72 and is part of a wider initiative that includes a blueberry orchard.

De Stek is a small-scale, biodynamic market garden located on the northern outskirts of Lelystad, operating with a Demeter certification. Since 1993, vegetables and soft fruits have been grown on a plot of over three hectares. The season begins in the spring with soil preparation, sowing, and planting, and the first harvest starts around mid-May. The on-site farm shop is open from mid-May until the end of November on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. Self-picking of strawberries is possible during June, exclusively during the farm shop’s opening hours. Throughout the season, a wide variety of produce is available, including leaf greens, beans, peas, fruit, cabbages, herbs, root vegetables, and greenhouse crops. The garden is closed during the winter months, from the end of November until mid-May of the following year.

RozemArrie is an organic strawberry farm and tea garden located in the small hamlet of Arriën, near Ommen. The farm has been cultivating strawberries since 2007, focusing on natural growing methods and flavor over high production volume. The berries are grown directly in the ground, unsprayed, and sold fresh from a stand at the farm. Several different strawberry varieties are grown, including both June-bearing and ever-bearing types. The exact picking season runs from June through August.

Heerlijkheid de Hare is an organic self-picking farm in Oldemarkt, Netherlands, operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a variety of small fruits and vegetables for its subscribers. Access to the gardens is available seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. The farm is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Subscribers harvest their own produce according to an agreement, picking only for fresh consumption and bringing their own packaging and tools. The farm emphasizes working with nature to produce healthy food with minimal input, promoting local eating and biodiversity.