Berries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.