Flowers farms

Pluktuin Amstelveen is a self-picking farm located at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b in Nes a/d Amstel. Their phone number is 06 13 59 40 50. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The farm offers a variety of activities, workshops, and arrangements for all seasons, including children’s birthday parties centered around Dutch themes. Examples of activities include making wooden shoes, creating mirrored mosaics, learning to make flower crowns, painting mugs, crafting fairy tale trees, painting and mosaicking garden panels, and assembling robots from recycled materials. One popular activity is painting vases, picking flowers to fill them, and creating a flower arrangement with the self-picked flowers. They also provide instruction on how to properly pick flowers.

Biologische Tuinderij De Overkant, located in Deventer & Twello, offers a variety of ways to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. They specialize in organic growing methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. One option is a weekly vegetable box, customized to your household size, containing 5 different seasonal vegetables, with recipes included. The vegetables are sourced primarily from their own fields, supplemented by regional organic growers or Odin in the winter. These boxes are available in small (1 person), medium (2-3 people), and large (3-4 people) sizes, and are picked up on Thursdays at designated locations in the area. They also offer a weekly seasonal fruit box.

Bloemenpluktuin Eikenburg is a self-picking flower farm open from June to mid-October. The farm offers seasonal celebrations, workshops, and flower ceremonies. They prepare the garden for the new season. Activities include a mini Winter Market on December 7, 2025, featuring a fire, soup, handmade sustainable and floral Christmas gifts from local makers, apple roasting, and beeswax candle dipping for kids. Bio Christmas trees are available for adoption. Workshops include modern Ikebana, flower pressing, and nature/seasonal workshops such as making nature mandalas, flower crowns, and botanical cosmetics.

Dahlia Pluktuin op de Grenshof is a self-picking garden located on the Grenshof farm in Groesbeek, Netherlands. Jenny Albers, the owner, started the dahlia garden in 2017, with the dahlia blooming season approximately from July to October. The garden also has other flowers, like Pampas Grass and Sunflowers. The farm is closed, and will reopen around July 2025. The website encourages visitors to pick their own bouquets of flowers. It showcases the beauty of dahlias, which come in various colors and forms, and provides tips for picking the best blooms for longer enjoyment.

De Groene Bloem is a self-picking flower garden located in Vilt, South Limburg, Netherlands. In 2025, there will be fewer activities due to planning for the next year. In 2025, the garden offers: Limited availability of spring bouquets with tulips and daffodils from April. Free flower picking for ““Friends”” of the garden. Spontaneous flower picking moments when there are many flowers available (sign up for the newsletter to stay informed). Special flower arrangements, such as funeral arrangements or festive bouquets (contact for options). Volunteer mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help maintain the garden. You can support the garden by becoming a ““Friend”” for €15, which includes one free picking session in 2025. You can also give a ““Friendship”” as a gift. The garden focuses on sustainable practices, local and natural flowers, biodiversity, working without pesticides, healthy soil life, and organic flower bulbs. The owner is Berbke Brouwer.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is an urban farm located in the Wickevoort neighborhood that practices organic agriculture with care for people, animals, and the earth. They participate in the NLDoet event. The farm operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or ““self-picking garden.”” Customers can become members and share in the harvest for the duration of a season. Members pay a participation fee before the start of the season and then can harvest weekly. The harvest follows the seasons, starting in May with lettuce and radishes, then beans, cucumbers, onions, carrots, zucchini, and pumpkins. As winter approaches, they offer sprouts, kale, and lamb’s lettuce. They grow about 50-60 different types of vegetables throughout the year.

Zuiderkrib is a farm in Kraggenburg, in the Noordoostpolder of Flevoland, Netherlands, offering rural experiences and accommodations. Situated on a historic levee, the farm provides various activities, including a self-picking garden with flowers, and in season you can pick berries. Additionally, the farm has a coffee and tea shop called Zuidpunt T121 which features homemade cakes and local products. You can also arrange a picknick. They offer workshops and rent out equipment, such as fatbikes and canoes. Accommodation options include a Tiny House on the levee, camping in the meadow, and lodging in a converted barn. The farm also has facilities for events and meetings.

Flower my day, located in the outskirts of Moergestel, is a floral design business and self-picking farm run by Carolien. They provide flowers for all occasions, including weddings, funerals, and events, creating custom compositions with attention to detail and natural materials. Carolien also offers styling services with flowers, plants, and objects for both business and private clients. The property features a garden, about 4000 m2, with an orchard, a small forest full of spring flowers, a ‘Rose fence’, borders with cottage-style plants, and a vegetable garden. There is also a swimming pond surrounded by shrubs. The garden also includes a wild flower field to protect the biodiversity. In 2023 she added a climate-proof prairie border. You can pick your own flowers in the flower garden from June to early October. Visitors can book a garden tour (from May to September) or take a workshop to learn floral arrangement techniques. The garden is available as a location for photo and video shoots.

Gelukkige Groentes is a self-picking farm with ecological vegetables in Ooij, Netherlands. You can harvest your own vegetables weekly through a picking subscription. They focus on local food production to reduce CO2 emissions, restore biodiversity, reduce plastic waste, and minimize food waste. They have a location in Ooij and Malden and offer guided tours. With the picking subscription, you can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers from May to December. They grow over 60 different crops, including familiar vegetables like leeks, onions, carrots, and cauliflower, as well as less common ones like hakurai turnips and trombochini. You can also pick herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill.

The Bloemlokaal is a flower farm where flowers are grown with love and passion. The owner, Hanneke Miedema, makes bouquets and flower arrangements with flowers grown on her flower farm in Lettele in a nature-friendly way. The self-picking season is over for the year, the farm is closed for the winter. They expect to have more flowers from the first weekend of April. During the season, bouquets are made every Friday and Saturday afternoon. Customers can also buy loose flowers and create their own arrangements. The webshop is currently not active, however, bouquets can be ordered via WhatsApp. In spring, tulips and other spring flowers will be available, and in summer, summer bouquets. It is possible to purchase gift vouchers for summer bouquets via WhatsApp.

Janmaat Plantenteelt is a farm in Bruinehaar, Netherlands, specializing in the cultivation of various crops and flowers. They grow sugar beets, grain, potatoes, tulips, peonies, dahlias, and pumpkins. During the growing season, they offer direct sales and a ““pick-your-own”” experience for flowers and pumpkins. They also host wood-burning workshops and offer a nature retreat called De Merel. The farm emphasizes sustainability and craftsmanship. Upcoming events include wood-burning workshops on February 15th and 19th, and March 8th, with a Dahlia sales day planned for March 15th. They can be found on Facebook and Instagram @janmaatplantenteelt.

Klaver & Papaver is a small-scale, sustainable flower farm and pick-your-own garden located in Oosterwolde, Netherlands. They grow unique cut flowers such as zinnias, dahlias, ranunculus, and sweet peas, without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The pick-your-own garden is open from July to October, where visitors can pick their own bouquets of seasonal flowers. A self-service flower station provides plucking tips, scissors, twine, and packaging materials. Payment can be made in cash or via QR codes. Currently, the pick-your-own garden is closed for the winter.

Madam Jeanet is an ecological self-picking farm located in Noordeloos at Nieuwendijk 10b. It features a variety of gardens, including a flower and herb garden, and encourages community involvement through shared gardening. Visitors can enjoy a garden shop, tea garden, and a playground. The farm emphasizes experimentation and offers a unique experience. The garden shop is officially opening on November 30, 2024, and will offer a blend of personalized service and self-service, with a focus on local, organic, and sustainable products.

Hof van Heden is an unsprayed vegetable and small fruit garden located in Almkerk, Netherlands. They grow over 65 different kinds of vegetables and herbs year-round, including beets, turnip greens, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, snow peas, rhubarb, beans, and tomatoes. The berry garden features about 10 types of berries like raspberries, blackcurrants, jostaberries, redcurrants, and blackberries. There are also around 25 young fruit trees, including 10 fig trees in a mini food forest.

Phood Farm is an urban farm located in Eindhoven, Netherlands that inspires regenerative, caring, and community-based production and consumption. It operates an aquaponic farm and a self-picking garden (““Pluktuin””), fostering local farming communities where residents and participants with special care needs grow vegetables in a modern, hyperlocal way. Visitors can take tours of the aquaponic and permaculture farms, attend workshops, and join a local farming community. They promote knowing where your food comes from by growing and harvesting your own vegetables, pesticide- and packaging-free.

Pluck van het Veld is a self-picking farm where members can harvest their own fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm handles the planting and maintenance, while members enjoy the harvesting. A pluck subscription allows members to choose 5 to 15 types of vegetables weekly, complemented by fresh herbs. In addition to vegetables, the farm offers a flower-picking garden from July to October, featuring flowers grown in open soil without pesticides. There are specific picking days and times for the flowers. Tulip picking is also planned for the Spring of 2025. Flower picking subscriptions are available.

Pluk Vrolijk, meaning ““Pick Cheerful””, is a self-picking farm and orchard that offers a variety of activities and baked goods. They encourage visitors to pick, taste, and enjoy the atmosphere of their garden and orchard. Activities: Flower Picking: From mid-July to September, visitors can pick their own field bouquets. Reservations are required for large groups. Picnics: Visitors can reserve a picnic spot in the orchard, complete with cushions, a picnic blanket, a table, and a parasol. They can also order a luxury picnic box with treats from Bak Vrolijk, including sandwiches, croissants, pastries, and cupcakes. A discount on flower picking is offered with the purchase of a picnic box during the plucking season. Venue Rental: The location is available for rent for parties, reunions, family gatherings, and photoshoots. Workshops:

Bloemfontein Bergen is a self-picking farm located in Bergen, North Holland, at Groeneweg 8a. The farm is run by a family and friends. It opens at the end of March/beginning of April 2025. Visitors can pick their own flowers, including: Tulips: Available from April to mid-May. These are pulled from the ground with the bulb. Peonies: Bloom for a short period at the beginning of May. Summer Flowers: Including peonies, lupines, alliums, irises, and more, available from mid-May to July. Irises are pulled from the ground with the bulb, other should be cut with your own scissors. Dahlias, Gladiolus, and Sunflowers: Available at the end of summer, from July to September. Scissors are recommended. Upon arrival, visitors can park on the premises and will receive instructions from a team member. Dogs must be kept on a leash. After picking, flowers can be counted and wrapped at the packing table. Refreshments are available for purchase on weekends.

Pluktuin de Kikvors is a private self-picking flower garden, open during specific hours or by appointment. From July to September in odd weeks, the garden is open on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, excluding August 15th. For a fee, visitors can pick their own bouquets depending on the available flower selection. Custom arrangements, like bridal bouquets outside opening hours, can be arranged. The garden also offers flower arranging workshops for groups, including instructions, flower picking, and bouquet arrangement, complete with refreshments. Individual workshop dates are to be announced. A flower cart is sometimes placed by the road with available flowers, even outside regular opening times.

Pluktuin Schipluiden is a self-picking farm located on the outskirts of Schipluiden, Netherlands. It aims to be a haven for both people and animals, featuring fruit bushes, fruit trees, beds of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. They utilize a compost system, worm hotel, and bokashi pit. The farm also has beehives, a water storage system, and a barefoot path. They host open days, green lessons for children, workshops, and lectures on topics like soil health and gardening.

Plukweide Breda, a self-picking farm located near Breda, Netherlands, offered a unique experience for customers to pick their own bouquets. Situated between the Ginnekenmarktje and the Markdal, the farm grew a variety of flowers, including a flower mix, pumpkins, sunflowers and chamomile. Customers could access the flower field via a gate on the bike path along the Mark River. They were asked to scan a QR code in the field to pay for their bouquets.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a self-picking farm located in Amsterdam-Noord, where members can harvest their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs every week. The farm includes a 4000 m2 vegetable garden and a 2000 m2 food forest. They practice natural farming methods, avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, while prioritizing nature conservation. The farm also organizes workshops and educational activities for children, serves as a neighborhood composting site, and strives to be a community hub.

The Blije Bodem (Happy Soil) is a self-picking farm initiative located in the Westpark in Groningen, Netherlands. Their mission is to make Groningen healthier and more beautiful by creating a regenerative self-harvest garden. The farm cultivates healthy and flavorful vegetables, unsprayed flowers, and fresh herbs, all intended to be affordable and accessible to a broad audience. Participants can harvest their own produce at their convenience, ensuring local and super-fresh ingredients. The Blije Bodem aims to be more than just a vegetable garden, with the goal of creating a green oasis, full of life and open to everyone, offering a place for rest, inspiration, and education for future generations.

Waalwortel is a regenerative self-picking farm located in Nijmegen-West, Netherlands, operating on the grounds of the former Sancta Maria convent in Hees. The farm focuses on sustainable food production using the no-dig method, which minimizes soil disturbance to improve soil structure and preserve beneficial soil organisms. This approach is described as exceeding organic practices. The farm cultivates over 50 varieties of vegetables and herbs on approximately 900 square meters. Participants can harvest around 5 to 6 different seasonal vegetables each week, including both familiar and forgotten varieties, as well as occasional flowers or fruits from the surrounding woods. The produce is grown in open ground, relying on sunlight, water, and a rich soil ecosystem to enhance its flavor.

The Weidetuin is a bio-community and food park located at Hoofdweg-Zuid 64F in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands. The project began in 2020 with the aim of cultivating local, healthy food while fostering a connection with nature. They aim to supply around 200 people with locally grown produce. Visitors can become ““harvest partners”” and participate in the self-picking of approximately 50 different vegetables, herbs, and eventually, flowers. The farm grows around 50 types of vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm also offers educational programs about food and nutrition.

’t Plukgeluk is a self-harvesting garden located just outside Bedum, Netherlands. The garden promotes a vision of free and self-sufficient living. Visitors can pick their own organically grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs on Wednesdays and Saturdays for a reasonable price. The farm also hosts workshops, tours, lectures, and dinners. A roadside stand is open 24/7, offering fresh produce from the land. The founder Lars, aims to provide locally grown produce while living as self-sufficient and energy-neutral as possible. All products are produced with respect for people, animals, and the environment using only ecologically responsible methods, such as no artificial fertilizers or pesticides and only organically grown seeds and seedlings.

Zintuinen is a self-picking farm with holiday apartments located in Esbeek, Netherlands. The farm features a garden designed to stimulate all the senses, filled with various flavors such as Dogwood Cherry, Autumn Olive, and Chocolate Berry. Visitors might hear birds, bumblebees, grasshoppers, and crickets providing a natural orchestra. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the Garden Café, which serves coffee, tea, homemade sweets, wine, beer, soup, and sandwiches made with ingredients from the garden. Overnight stays are available in two holiday apartments, Zonsondergang (Sunset) and Maneschijn (Moonshine). Guests can pick flowers in the picking garden, gather raspberries for breakfast, and enjoy a drink by the fire pit.

The ““Experience it and Eat it”” is a farm in Strijen where visitors can harvest their own vegetables. The idea was born to let people experience where their food comes from. Families, schools and adults are welcome to harvest potatoes, onions, carrots, beetroot, pumpkins, green beans, red and white cabbage. Children learn about the origins of honey through the beehives present. After harvesting, you can enjoy fries made from your own potatoes. The farm is open from mid-August to early November on weekends. Schools can also visit during the week by appointment. In the winter, maintenance is carried out, drainage is installed and administration is done. Flower borders have been created that help combat lice in a natural way. The harvested vegetables cost a small amount per kilo.

The Garden next to the Branding on Schiermonnikoog is a pick-your-own garden where you can pick and harvest your own fruit, flowers and vegetables. She also grew oyster mushrooms with coffee grounds from the island. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset. On Saturdays they are at the Willemshof market from 8:30 to about 13:00/13:30 (until the end of October on behalf of, in bad weather). What can be harvested can be found on the website or on site. The supply is largest between the end of May and mid-November, depending on the weather and the visitors. Blue flags indicate what can be harvested on the mudflat side of the flag. Scissors, knives and elastic bands are available in the shed. After harvesting, you write down what you have picked on the notepad in the shed and pay as you see fit (guide prices are stated). Payment can be made in cash or by debit card.

Tuinderij Klein Alma is a self-picking farm in Bedum, run by Aukje Stoffelsma, her husband Stefan, volunteers, trainees, and picking participants. Aukje Stoffelsma started the farm in 2019 after graduating from Warmonderhof, a school for biodynamic agriculture. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle, where customers buy ““harvest shares”” for the season, allowing them to harvest their own produce weekly. This supports healthy agriculture and the local economy.

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-picking farm located on the former production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. Visitors can become ““oogstdeelnemers”” (harvest participants) and harvest their own vegetables and flowers weekly, making the garden a community space. The farm cultivates vegetables, flowers, berries, and herbs using organic farming principles. The website mentions that the farm relies on harvest participants buying a share at the start of the year to support the farm with plant and seed purchases, as well as the maintenance of the garden. The farm uses composting and crop rotation, to improve the soil structure, and promote healthy produce without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides.

De Tuinderij IJzendoorn is a self-picking farm located between Echteld and IJzendoorn. From July 1st, the ““Pluiktuin”” (picking garden) is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The garden features colorful annual summer flowers that visitors can pick themselves. The site has accessible paths, a nostalgic terrace for refreshments, and offers workshops in the fall. Group visits, photo shoots, and custom events are possible by appointment. What visitors say This place is a delightful oasis, a must-visit for garden enthusiasts and families alike. It’s a beautifully arranged garden center with a huge variety of plants and flowers that offers a great experience for everyone. You can wander through the grounds, picking your own bouquet for a reasonable price, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about their plants. They provide clear information regarding plant placement and care.

Pluktuin Lageweg is a local, nature-friendly flower farm that is currently closed but plans to reopen in the summer of 2025. In the spring they offer tulips. Visitors will be able to pick their own flowers. The farm is owned by Hero and Joke Beukema, along with their son Guillaume. Their mission is to create an oasis for flowers and insects and to address the decline in nature. The farm uses no pesticides, relying on compost and biological soil. They are always looking for natural methods of pest control. Visitors can pick from a variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and grasses, chosen for their appeal to bees and butterflies and their suitability as cut flowers. The farm provides baskets and scissors, and charges per stem, with slightly higher prices for dahlias and sunflowers. Assistance with picking is available, and visitors can enjoy the garden with tea or coffee. Card payment is accepted.

Vreedebest is a self-picking farm and tea garden located just outside Dokkum in Friesland, Netherlands. The farm boasts a biodiverse garden on its grounds that offers something to see in any weather. In season, a shop sells sustainable gifts, tea, coffee, homemade baked goods, jams, and syrups made with fruit and herbs from the farm itself, all pure and unsprayed, using organic cane sugar and no artificial additives. Children can enjoy the grounds with winding paths, scavenger hunts, and an escape game for older kids. They can also pick their own bouquets. Parents are asked to supervise their children, as the grounds are large and there are ditches.

Van As is a soft fruit farm in Tricht, Netherlands, run by the Van As family. They sell a variety of soft fruits, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, plums, and cherries. These are available fresh in their vending machine and shop. The shop is open on Saturday mornings from April to mid-December. The vending machine offers the same fruit daily, along with jam, fruit juices, and eggs. They also offer wholesale options.

Bij Buurman is a self-picking farm located in Kortehemmen, between Beetsterzwaag, Drachten, and Boornbergum, Netherlands. Members can harvest locally grown vegetables weekly during the season from the vegetable garden. From July, visitors can pick their own bouquets of flowers from the flower garden without a membership. The farm practices regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health and biodiversity, offering around 60-80 varieties of vegetables and herbs, including common and forgotten types, as well as colored carrots. In 2025, a greenhouse is planned for tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. Members pay a seasonal fee to harvest vegetables and herbs, with guidelines for the amount to pick based on need. The farm has set opening days. Membership is seasonal from May to November, with a trial month option available. A seasonal membership costs between 250 and 350 euro per adult, and the cost for children aged 5-17 is 10x their age, depending on what one can afford. The flower garden opens in late June 2025, offering organically grown flowers for visitors to pick their own bouquets. There is also a rest stop with coffee and tea during good weather. The farm encourages community involvement through volunteer days.

Bloementuin Plukgeluk is a self-picking flower farm located in Bingelrade. Open from April to October, the 2000 m2 garden features around 150 varieties of colorful flowers grown without chemical pesticides. The selection changes throughout the season, offering variety. Visitors can pick their own bouquets, with a standard bouquet of approximately 20 stems costing €12. The season begins with tulips in April, followed by a range of summer flowers. The farm is family-friendly, with a playground and small football field located next to the garden. Stay up-to-date on the farm’s news via Facebook and Instagram.

Eetmeerbosch Farm is a regenerative and agro-ecological community farm in Nijmegen. They grow tasty, honest and local food with the aim of strengthening biodiversity in the area. Members, called harvesters, can fill a bag with fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers every week. The farm also offers company outings and tours in their eight-year-old food forest. Eetmeerbosch uses a solidarity payment system. The farm’s mission is to contribute to a healthy, local and vibrant food system.

The Horsterhof is an organic farm near Arnhem, Netherlands, aiming to reconnect people with nature by growing a variety of local and seasonal vegetables using 100% organic and regenerative methods. They offer vegetable packages in small, medium, large, and combination (vegetables and fruit) sizes, which include seasonal produce like winter purslane, sauerkraut, carrots, parsnip, endive, green cabbage, onions, celery, celeriac, broccoli, kohlrabi, and various fruits. Customers can also subscribe to a self-harvesting program, allowing them to pick their own vegetables and flowers that are ripe for the picking from Monday to Saturday.

Corien Veron’s atelier offers various floral services and workshops. They create flower arrangements for all occasions, including weddings and funerals, using flowers from their own picking garden whenever possible. For funerals, they offer personalized arrangements and encourage family involvement in creating them. The atelier also hosts workshops centered around seasonal themes, where participants can create their own floral designs with guidance. All levels are welcome. There is also the possibility to create a workshop on demand for a group of friends, family or coworkers.

Wine and Asparagus Farm De Santspuy, located just outside Etten-Leur, offers fresh quality products all year round and the opportunity to enjoy the country life. The farm shop sells freshly picked asparagus and regional products. De Santspuy also makes wine, liqueurs from seasonal fruit and advocaat. It is possible to book excursions and tastings. From 2024, camper pitches and nature houses will be available. Lavender can be picked from July to September.

Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten is a family-run business offering a variety of flowers and plants, both for indoors and outdoors. They feature a flower shop, a nursery with colorful summer plants, and a pick-your-own garden. The farm also has an on-site tea house. In the pick-your-own garden, you can create your own bouquets with a variety of flowers, including asters, roses, delphiniums, phlox, cosmos, dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers. What visitors say This charming spot offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages. Guests rave about the opportunity to wander through the flower garden, selecting and cutting their own unique bouquets at a reasonable price. The dahlia collection is particularly stunning. The on-site tea house provides a welcoming atmosphere with delicious coffee, tea, cakes, and lunch options, all served by friendly staff. Many reviewers highlight the “worstebroodjes” and “tosti” as must-try items. The location also offers a playground for children, making it a perfect family outing. While most reviewers praise the staff, one mentions a negative experience with the owner. Overall, it’s described as a relaxing, enjoyable, and affordable escape.

Fruithof de Struikrover is a self-picking farm located in Oldeholtpade, Friesland, near Wolvega. The farm is open every Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM for selling cuttings, shrubs, seeds, and plants. During the picking season, it is also open on Wednesdays and Fridays. All produce is grown organically without the use of pesticides. The farm covers 1.5 hectares and grows over 20 kinds of fruit, along with various flowers. A viewing tower allows visitors to see the layout of the farm, with its rows of bushes and netting.

Landgoed de Brouwketel is a self-picking farm located in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands, near Huissen. The farm offers a variety of fresh, ecologically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers that visitors can harvest themselves throughout the season. The website provides an agenda of events and activities, including open podiums, landgoedweekends (work weekends), cacao ceremonies, concerts, fermentation workshops, and more. It also features news and newsletters about the farm. Produce available for self-picking includes over 60 different vegetables, such as peas, radishes, lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, beans, corn, kale, onions, potatoes, beets, parsnips, celery, leeks, cabbage, spinach, and pumpkins. There are also herbs and flowers.

Pluktuin PlukWad is a self-picking farm located in Wijnaldum, Netherlands, where visitors can pick their own flowers from a vast field of various flower mixes. The farm aims to stimulate biodiversity, offer a local and sustainable alternative to conventional bouquets, provide a fun experience, research alternative uses of farmland, bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, and positively impact the village of Wijnaldum. Proceeds from the farm support community good causes.

Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin, formerly known as Sint-Anthonijshoek, is a tea room and self-picking farm located in Koudekerke, Netherlands. Founded on November 17, 2021, the business is run by Marisa, along with her mother Marion and Nicky. Besides offering coffee and tea, they sell homemade cakes, breakfast and lunch dishes. Marion also runs her ““M Servies en meer”” business from the location. The adjacent self-picking garden, managed by Marisa van Sint-Anthonijshoek, allows visitors to pick their own annual flowers during July and August.

Wij Telen Groente is an organic urban farm where you can harvest your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries. There’s also a beautiful flower picking garden. Everything is organically certified, grown with care and love by professional gardeners together with enthusiastic and involved volunteers. They also offer day care in the greenhouse under the name Telen met Zorg. You can buy harvest shares of the products from the greenhouse or the land. The greenhouse’s produce includes winter vegetables such as carrots, leeks, yacon, romaine lettuce, and shiitake mushrooms.

Wij Telen Groente is an organic urban farm where visitors can harvest their own fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries. There is also a flower garden for picking. Everything is organically certified and grown with care by professional gardeners and volunteers. The farm organizes the BioMarkt in the Haarlemmer Kweektuin and offers daytime activities in the greenhouse under the name Telen met Zorg. Visitors can purchase a share in the harvest, either from the greenhouse (Kas) or the field (Land), allowing them to pick produce during specific hours. The greenhouse offers a longer harvest season, roughly from March to November, while the field’s season runs from about May to November.

Pluck Elke Dag is a flower farm where flowers, sculptures, and nature come together. Visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, explore the sculpture garden, pick their own bouquet in the picking garden, buy a gift in the boutique, or enjoy a cup of coffee and cake in the brasserie or during a picnic. The farm is open daily from late March to the end of October, except for Tuesdays, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entrance to the sculpture and flower garden costs €7.50 in 2025. Entrance to the picking garden is free for flower pickers.

Hof Zjevernie is a flower farm located on a former farm from 1922 in Oostburg, Netherlands. They grow beautiful flowers without artificial fertilizers and pesticides, following the rhythm of the seasons, available from March 2025. Bouquets can be ordered by phone, app or through their webshop. It is affiliated with SlowflowersBelgië. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from the flower field, which will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM, starting in March 2025. Besides flowers, they also sell fruit, vegetables, (goose) eggs, juices, and jams, mostly unsprayed. The farm features a snowdrop garden, a daffodil picking garden, a tulip picking garden, and a summer flower picking garden.

The Cosis website provides information about their services for individuals with intellectual or psychological disabilities. They offer support in Groningen and Drenthe, including assisted living, at-home assistance, daytime activities, and help with raising children. The organization also has job and volunteer opportunities. The website includes news, stories, and blogs related to their work, as well as details on how to register for their services and contact them. The website contains a story about the Klimroos farm in Sappemeer where, clients can enjoy working outdoors, especially growing and picking flowers. Customers can pick their own bouquets.

De Boschhoeve is a nursery and garden that is open to the public. In March 2025, it’s open on Saturdays. They sell perennials, spring bulbs, seeds, and other items. They also have a tea room. Details for activities in April and May will be announced in mid-March. The nursery sells a variety of plants and bulbs, including snowdrops, dahlias, peonies, spring bulbs and vegetables and herbs. The garden features colorful summer and autumn borders, a shady lane, an orchard with spring bulbs, and a decorative vegetable garden.

De Dolle Deel is a unique farm located in the countryside, near Hoonhorst and about 8 kilometers from Zwolle. During the summer period (July 9th to August 30th, Wednesday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM), the farm offers a corn maze, a relaxing terrace with a playground for children, and a flower-picking garden. In the flower-picking garden, visitors can pick their own bouquets. It’s a self-service system, open daily, and operates on an honor system where you pay for your flowers via QR code or cash.

De Langendam is a family-run flower farm in Waspik, Netherlands. They offer a variety of activities and products related to flowers, both fresh and dried. Activities: Pick-Your-Own Flower Garden (Pluktuin): Open from early July to early October, weather permitting. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from a wide variety of annual and perennial flowers. Instructions and tips are provided. There’s also a special area for children to pick flowers under supervision. Workshops: They organize various workshops and courses using fresh and dried flowers, depending on the season. Examples include creating dried flower wreaths, centerpieces, or other arrangements. They also offer group workshops for team outings, baby showers, or parties. Other workshops include ceramic painting and wild herb walks. Excursions: Guided tours of the flower farm and grounds are available outside of the picking season, including a look ““behind the scenes”” at how the farm operates. This can be combined with a mini-workshop on dried flower crafts. Products:

Dorpspark De Groene Long Bladel is a community-driven park project in Bladel, Netherlands, initiated and run by residents with the municipality’s support. The park, accessible from sunrise to sunset, aims to be a vibrant meeting place that promotes biodiversity, ecology, outdoor activities, education, and play. Key features include: Tuinderij Het Groene Goud: A small-scale, organic self-picking farm where visitors can harvest their own vegetables, flowers, herbs, and in the future small fruits. This farm also serves as an educational space.

De Boterbloem is an organic farm in Amsterdam at Lutkemeerweg 262b. They have a shop selling organic products. They also organize an annual potato harvesting day, usually in early September. The Carolus potatoes are sold for €1.00 per kilo, or €0.75 for donors. Potato snacks and drinks, including their own fries, are available. They also sell products from their vegetable garden. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they offer takeaway meals for €12.50, which can be reserved by phone or email, and picked up between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The meals always offer a meat and vegetarian option.

HenksPluktuin is a self-picking farm that is closed in January and will return in February 2025 with new plans. You can stay updated via their newsletter, website, and Instagram. The flower picking garden is open from June 1st, Wednesday to Sunday, roughly from 10 AM to 5 PM, weather permitting. You’ll be provided with a basket, scissors, and a small board, and they’ll explain what and where you can pick. Various flowers are available, and you can create your own bouquet starting from €5.

Zelfgeplukt is a self-picking flower farm located in the kitchen gardens of the Mookerheide estate. They offer a variety of seasonal, organically grown flowers for customers to pick and create their own bouquets. Available flowers include cornflowers, larkspur, dahlias, cosmos, and sunflowers, among others. The website also features a webshop where customers can purchase ready-made bouquets, discounted picking passes, and gift certificates. Dried flowers are available for purchase outside of the blooming season. The farm participated in events such as the Slowflowers on Landgoederen meeting and Open Landgoeddag with tours.

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve is a farm shop located in Ermelo, Netherlands, run by Erik and Roelie Staal. They raise ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and also have sheep. The shop sells their own duck, chicken, beef, lamb and veal, as well as other artisanal products from farmers across the Netherlands. Since 2014, they have a vegetable and picking garden where customers can harvest their own produce. From late May, you can pick raapstelen, endives, the first pods and different types of lettuce. Later in the season, you can harvest broad beans, beets, courgettes, carrots, cabbages, and (pole) beans. In the greenhouse you can find cucumbers, various types of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and melons. There’s also a flower garden where you can pick your own bouquet of flowers, and a herb garden with herbs like parsley, celery, basil, mint, and maggi.

Pluktuin Stoutenburg is a self-picking farm and tea house located in the Utrechts Landschap area. The tea house is open from May 1st, Thursday to Saturday, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, offering coffee, tea, homemade cakes, and ice cream. They also offer high tea by appointment for groups of 4 or more, featuring homemade sandwiches, quiche, scones, and cakes. From mid-April to early May, visitors can pick tulips. After that, summer plants are planted, and from July onwards, visitors can pick their own summer bouquets. The farm grows a variety of flowers, including dahlias, ammi majus, lathyrus, marigolds, cornflowers, and zinnias. There is also a children’s picking garden with flowers in various colors. In the fall, they sell pumpkins.

Close Pluktuin - Voedselbos Ut Ouw Goed is a self-picking farm located in De Moer, at Middelstraat 41, postcode 5176 NH. For inquiries, contact them via the provided phone number or email address. The website also has a statement asking for permission to store contact details. What visitors say This charming, peaceful spot is a delightful place to wander amidst flowers and fruit trees. Visitors rave about the beautiful blooms, delicious fruit available for picking, and the hops used by a local brewery. The area teems with wildlife, including insects, frogs, and birds. The friendly owners make it a welcoming place to explore. While parking is available, cycling is recommended to fully appreciate the scenic surroundings. Offering excellent value, you can pick your own beautiful flowers, apples, blackberries, and berries. It’s a wonderful experience for adults and children alike. While generally well-regarded, one reviewer found the website slightly confusing.

De Sfeer van Willems is a sustainable vegetable and fruit harvest garden of one hectare in Wijchen. As a ‘harvest partner’ (subscriber), you can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and small fruits yourself. The assortment varies with the seasons. The garden works without artificial fertilizers or pesticides and, in addition to the harvest, also offers an attractive environment with benches, animals and an insect hotel. There is also a barefoot path that is open from April to October. It is also possible to rent the gazebo for meetings.

Sint Anthonijshoek is a farm located on the edge of Koudekerke, near the beach in the Netherlands. It is run by the Aarnoutse family, who have been farming there for generations. It offers a variety of accommodations including studios for rent and a mini-camping site with 25 spacious pitches. All long-term pitches are fully booked for 2024. They also have beach houses for rent. The studios are equipped with amenities such as free parking, Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, a private terrace, private bathroom, and luxe boxspring beds. Near the studios there are supermarkets and a bakery.

’t Blommerondje Pluk- en Theetuin is a self-picking farm and tea garden that is open from May to October. In the garden you can pick your own flowers. There is also a tea garden with coffee, tea, soft drinks and cake. For children there is a playground and petting zoo. From July there is also a maize maze. The tea garden is open from June. The petting zoo opened in 2024 and features goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks and rabbits.

Akkerwikke is an organic self-picking farm located in Maastricht, in the South of Limburg, Netherlands. It offers a wide range of organic vegetables, herbs, strawberries, and cut flowers that you can harvest yourself for about 36 weeks of the year. You can get an subscription for a harvest share. You can pick a bouquet of field flowers weekly for about 20 weeks. The farm is SKAL-certified for organic agriculture. What visitors say The LOCO gardens in Maastricht are a beautiful and timely community initiative, praised for its sustainable and conscious approach to farming and community interaction. Visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to harvest fresh, healthy, and biologically grown vegetables, thanks to the expertise of the farmer, Freek, and his wife. It’s considered a valuable and cherished place, hoped to be replicated elsewhere. The gardens are not only a source of food but also a scenic route for walking, particularly to the nearby sculpture garden. Members enjoy the cooperative farming model, despite a potential learning curve regarding unfamiliar vegetables and harvesting techniques. The diverse and easy-going community adds to the appeal, making it a pleasant place to spend time, especially on nice days. A minor suggestion involves adding English translations to the signage for better accessibility. Overall, LOCO gardens is considered a great value for money.

Zorgboerderij Blij op de Boerderij is a small-scale care farm with a creative focus, situated among bulb fields in a rural setting. Established in 2012 in partnership with Stichting Landzijde, the farm offers diverse activities for its participants, fostering a lively and home-like atmosphere. The goal is to challenge individuals to develop, discover, learn, and maintain their abilities, prioritizing work satisfaction through meaningful tasks like maintaining the picking garden, chopping wood, and creating crafts. The farm also provides a space for relaxation and recharging.

Boerderij Landzicht is a certified 100% organic farm in Strijen, Netherlands, run by the Visser family for generations. They offer weekly subscriptions for seasonal organic vegetables and fruits, complete with recipes. Produce and Subscription Details: Vegetable Packages: Available in 1, 2, or 4 person sizes, containing ““main”” vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, endive) and ““side”” vegetables (e.g., cucumber, lettuce). Combination Package: A 2-person package including vegetables and fruit. Additional Options: Subscribers can add fruit, potatoes, and spelt pasta to their vegetable packages. Fruit packages contain approximately 2 kg of fruit, with Dutch apples and pears supplemented by items like oranges, bananas, and kiwis. How the Subscription Works:

By Broersen is a third-generation family farm located in Warmenhuizen, near Alkmaar and Schagen in North Holland, specializing in Dutch produce for 50 years. They cultivate and sell asparagus from late March to June, and strawberries from early April to November. In addition to their own produce, they offer related and other local fresh products in their farm shop. The farm features a self-picking garden where customers can pick various soft fruits and cut flowers. During the summer vacation period for the northern region, strawberries can also be picked in their greenhouse.

The Natuur Atelier, located within the Pluktuin Naaldwijk, offers various floral arrangements and workshops by appointment from Monday to Saturday. They accept individual visitors or small groups for activities, workshops, and pre-booked events. Orders for bouquets and floral arrangements can be placed by phone or WhatsApp from Monday to Friday. The Atelier also organizes bloemschikken (flower arranging) and mosaic workshops. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in a natural setting, either outdoors or in the indoor garden, from late April to early October. They offer group arrangements for various occasions from mid-April to early October.

Gelukkige Groentes is an initiative with two self-picking gardens located in Malden and Ooij, near Nijmegen, Netherlands, focused on growing vegetables ecologically. They aim to positively impact CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, plastic waste reduction, and food waste. They offer self-picking subscriptions, courses on ecological gardening, sustainable company outings, and educational programs for primary schools. You can pick a variety of over 50 different vegetables, herbs, and flowers yourself. Customers praise the concept, the relaxing atmosphere of the garden, the quality of the produce, and the educational aspect of harvesting their own food. There is currently a waiting list to become a member.

Natuurboerderij Plassendaal is an organic farm and care farm located on Texel, Netherlands. It prioritizes nature, people, and animal welfare. The farm is managed with respect for nature, implementing practices like delaying grazing until after the breeding season of meadow birds, postponing mowing until after flowers have seeded, and allowing calves to stay with their mothers. It is fully certified as an organic farm, avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides. The farm provides day care for people with intellectual disabilities or psychological vulnerabilities, allowing them to participate in farm activities. Natuurboerderij Plassendaal leases land from Natuurmonumenten and collaboratively manages the land to increase biodiversity.

De Bosmantel in Andijk is a farm shop and nursery that cultivates in and with nature, without pesticides and artificial fertilizers. They offer fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit, as well as dairy, meat, herbs, and other products in their shop. They also have a flower-picking garden. What visitors say De Bosmantel is a highly recommended farm shop known for its wide range of fresh, healthy, and organic produce, creating a haven of natural products amidst conventional agriculture. Customers praise the friendly and helpful staff, the relaxed atmosphere, and the opportunity to wander through the gardens. The shop offers a diverse selection of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and bread, all presented with care and attention to detail. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to buy locally sourced, high-quality products, and the staff is praised for taking the time to answer questions and provide information. The shop is a pleasure to visit and some people visit almost every day. In addition to the farm shop, there is also a pick-your-own garden where customers can select flowers. While not the cheapest option, the quality and experience make it a worthwhile destination. A negative point was an unfriendly person who did not allow dogs on a leash.

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a farm shop offering a variety of fresh produce and homemade delicacies. They sell items like carrots, leeks, beans, kale, potatoes, soft fruits, apples, fruit juices, krentjebrij, yogurt, milk, honey, cheese, eggs, jam, syrup, wine, beer, sausages, meat, fruit chocolates, and farm-made ice cream. They also create custom gift baskets. The farm offers a ““Pick Your Own”” experience during the harvest season. Previously, customers could pick dahlias, green and red gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, blueberries, blackberries, Santana apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. However, as of December 1, 2024, everything in the picking garden has been harvested. Frambozen are available for sale at the shop in harvest season but not for self picking.

De Warmoes is a historical market garden in Lent, near Nijmegen, Netherlands. It aims to preserve and share the knowledge of the former market gardeners (““warmoezeniers””) of Lent, who supplied the city of Nijmegen with fruits and vegetables. The garden cultivates over a hundred different varieties of vegetables year-round without pesticides, prioritizing circularity and biodiversity. Visitors can harvest their own produce during the growing season. You can pick your own beetroots, raspberries, kohlrabi, berries, and field flowers. There is also a museum about the history of market gardening in Lent and a garden café that serves food made with produce from the garden. The farm is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday, although it is open for groups and rentals on those days. It is possible to rent the garden café with boomgaard. They are planning on rebuilding the varkensschuur, which broke down in 2023. They also organize activities and workshops.

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run fruit farm located near Zwolle and Elburg. They focus on sustainably growing various fruits like apples, pears, cherries, plums, and berries, selling them directly in their farm shop. Their motto is that flavor should develop in the orchard, not in cold storage. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the orchards with information boards or participate in an interactive scavenger hunt to learn about fruit cultivation.

Hof Bredelaar is a self-picking farm located in Elst, Netherlands. It operates within Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. The farm cultivates a wide range of fresh, organically grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers, all without pesticides. Customers can purchase a harvest subscription allowing them to pick their own produce whenever they like. The farm emphasizes sustainability, investing in healthy soil, biodiversity, and natural balance. This results in flavorful, nutritious crops.

The Eekhoeve is a farm offering a variety of activities and products. It features a farm shop (““Landwinkel””) with local products and a tea house serving fresh treats. Visitors can harvest their own fruits and vegetables in the ““moestuin”” (vegetable garden) and pick flowers in the ““pluktuin”” (picking garden). There is also the possibility to interact with animals. The farm shop sells, among other things, cheese, fresh meat from their own Hereford cows and ““Veens Kaatje”” (a local egg liquor).

De Laarhoeve is a development farm in Diessen, Netherlands, that provides a safe and meaningful work environment for individuals with barriers to employment. They focus on developing the talents of their employees, operating under the principle of ““normal if possible, but special if necessary.”” The farm produces a variety of regional products, including over 100,000 jars of jam annually, using fruits and vegetables from local farmers. This helps farmers process their produce and shortens production chains, reducing food waste. They have saved over 200,000 kilograms of food since 2000.

The ““Op het Erf”” in Heeswijk-Dinther is a farm dedicated to showcasing the original landscape of the area. They use native plants and raise old breeds of livestock and fruit varieties. All meat comes from Brabant. The farm features old landscape elements across 5 hectares, aiming to create a nature-rich environment. There is a focus on attracting birds through planting, hedgerows, and a coppice woodland. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the Aa valley.

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking farm located in Putten, Netherlands, since 2000. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and pick their own produce, with tools provided. The farm offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, including salad, peas, and pumpkins, all grown naturally. You can also pick your own flowers and various fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, raspberries, and berries. Honey from the farm’s beehives is also available for purchase.

Pluktuin is a self-picking flower garden that prioritizes biodiversity by using only natural methods and organic seeds. In 2025 the garden will be scaled down and will only be open by appointment, with a possible partnership with a similar garden in Doornenburg. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from a variety of flowers, including dahlias (relocated to other borders but still available), and other annual flowers, from July 1st to the end of September. The price of the bouquet depends on its size. The garden also offers workshops on flower arranging and a course on creating your own flower paradise.

Utrecht Natuurlijk manages five city farms and six city gardens throughout Utrecht, open year-round (except for some holidays). These locations offer daily enjoyment of animals, opportunities to work in gardens, nature education centers, farm shops, and cafes. Activities and nature programs are available for all ages, focusing on strengthening urban nature and biodiversity. The farms feature animals, playgrounds, and various activities. They also offer opportunities to rent space for events and birthday parties. The farms often have farm shops and cafes where fresh, local products are sold.

The Sfeerstal is located in the ““Groene Hart”” (Green Heart) of the Netherlands, near cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and only 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. It offers a Bed & Breakfast hotel with 10 rooms, a tea house with a terrace, and a flower picking garden. Visitors can enjoy homemade cakes, lunch, and High Tea at the tea house. The flower garden is open from June to October, Monday to Saturday, where guests can pick their own bouquets.

In de Boomgaard Kleurt je seizoen (In the Boomgaard, Colour Your Season) is a location on the Den Treek-Henschoten estate in Leusden, run by Marieke Nolsen. She offers atmospheric flower workshops and courses inspired by the season. During the courses, participants learn to create flower arrangements in a natural way, gathering the materials themselves. Materials are provided for the workshops. The approximately 1600 m² garden, which can be visited in groups by appointment, is designed as a picking garden. There are borders with perennials and shrubs, and flowers, berries, and greenery are grown for floral arrangements. Specific examples include malus apple trees, rosehip varieties, ivy berries, and hydrangeas. In addition, various books and online content are available about Marieke’s picking garden and flower arrangements.

Utrecht Natuurlijk is an organization with five city farms and six city gardens spread throughout Utrecht, Netherlands. The farms are open year-round and offer various activities for all ages, including animal interactions, gardening opportunities, nature education, and farm shops/cafés. They also work on projects to enhance urban nature and biodiversity. Visitors can pick fresh products from the Oogsttuin, bloemenpluktuin and permacultuur tuin. The garden offers diverse groups such as schools, organizations and citizens to work in the garden.

Utrecht Natuurlijk is an organization with five city farms and six city gardens in Utrecht, open year-round. They offer a variety of activities and educational programs focused on nature, biodiversity, and sustainable living for all ages. Visitors can enjoy animals, participate in gardening, play, learn, and shop at farm stores and cafes. Here’s what the different locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk offer: Farm Stores and Cafes: Many locations sell fresh, local products. They provide coffee, lunch and homemade pastries. Some even provide vegetables, eggs and honey. Animals: Most farms have farm animals, where visitors can interact with pigs, cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds and cats. They also house rare farm animal species. Playgrounds: Some locations have playgrounds, where kids can climb, build, and experiment with water. Here’s what the different gardens of Utrecht Natuurlijk offer:

Tuinen van Kraaybeekerhof is an old estate located in Driebergen-Rijsenburg, Netherlands, with biodynamic gardens. The estate’s shop is closed for the year but will reopen in Spring 2025. The nursery remains open for purchasing perennial plants. During the season, you can become a member of the self-harvest garden and pick your own biodynamically grown vegetables, berries, and herbs every week. Additionally, a flower subscription is available for picking your own bouquets.

’t Fazantje is a farm located in the outskirts of Dongen, North Brabant, offering various activities. Open activities include a maize maze (with a tropical theme in 2024), boerengolf (farmer’s golf), and a flower picking garden. Other possible activities include making birdseed, renting family bikes, and pumpkin carving (from September). From the end of November, they sell Christmas trees from their own nursery, including blue spruce and Nordmann firs, as well as Christmas greenery and B-quality trees.

GAOS is a biodynamic farm in Swifterbant, Netherlands, offering a variety of activities and produce. They cultivate around twenty different crops. The farm features a pick-your-own flower garden that is open from sunrise to sunset. You can pick your own flowers or subscribe for weekly pick-ups. They also occasionally organize plant markets with organic plants. In the spring, tulips are available for picking. The farm also has a 3.5 km hiking trail through their fields and a natural area. GAOS focuses on sustainable farming practices, including crop rotation, using manure from their own animals, and maintaining natural habitats.

Moestuin Leyduin is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm located on the Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. On this one-hectare historical kitchen garden, about fifty different vegetables, twenty kinds of herbs, soft fruit, apples, pears, and a beautiful sea of flowers are grown in an environmentally friendly way. During the harvest season, members can come to the garden every week to harvest their own produce and enjoy the atmospheric surroundings. They may pick, various vegetables, herbs, soft fruits, apples, pears and flowers. By purchasing a share in the garden and through their involvement, they make the farm possible.

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a self-picking farm located on the Dorskampweg in Wageningen, Netherlands, open from mid-May to November. Visitors can harvest their own fruit and pick their own bouquets of flowers while enjoying the scenic view. The farm offers a wide variety of summer flowers, including peonies, dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, heleniums, and sunflowers. The selection of fruit includes raspberries, grapes, thornless blackberries, plums, apples, pears, and various types of berries. The availability of specific produce varies depending on the season. The farm also offers green workshops.

Erf Janz is a self-picking farm located in Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Visitors can enjoy picking flowers, fruits, and tea herbs in the garden. The farm also features an orchard for relaxing. Besides self-picking, Erf Janz includes a shop selling gifts and other items, a day care program focused on gardening, an ice cream shop offering artisanal ice cream, and a tea room. The farm is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, until November 1st, 2024. They have social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. The farm is located on Rijksweg 67, 3781 LT Voorthuizen and its website is www.erfjanz.nl.

The Tuinen van Weldadigheid is a multifaceted organic farm in Veenhuizen, Netherlands, combining crop cultivation, a care farm, and recreational/educational activities. They maintain the largest collection of edible plants in the Netherlands, with unique collections of potatoes, garlic, and beans, and are passionate about preserving old and unusual varieties. Their seeds and seedlings are certified organic, cultivated with volunteers and interns. Beyond the gardens, they have an authentic farmhouse with facilities available for day trips and longer stays. They also share their knowledge through tours, workshops, and lectures.

Landgoed Grootstal, near Nijmegen, is a family-owned estate with a focus on sustainability, hospitality, and innovation. They aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural life by showcasing sustainable food production and land use practices. The estate serves as a living example of transition and invites visitors to participate in building a sustainable future. The estate offers various locations for rent, including a modern Paviljoen (pavilion) suitable for small groups and an innovative LandgoedLAB (estate LAB), which serves as a workshop for agricultural transition and is suitable for education, meetings, and celebrations.

Pluktuin Amstelveen (Nes a/d Amstel) is a self-picking farm located at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact them at 06 13 59 40 50 or 06 204 345 41. The farm offers a variety of activities, workshops, and arrangements for all seasons. These include children’s birthday parties centered around Dutch themes, and creative workshops like making flower crowns, painting mugs, building fairy tale trees, creating mosaic garden panels, and assembling robots from recycled materials. There are workshops dedicated to teaching people how to select and arrange flowers.

Kwekerij Eeuwhorst is a farm located in Emst, Netherlands (Eeuwhorstweg 5, 8166 KP Emst). Owned by Annemarie van Eek and her husband Gerrit, the farm cultivates trees, plants, shrubs, vegetables, and fruits without the use of artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or GMOs. Customers can pick their own produce in the pluktuin (picking garden), including various types of potatoes, onions, and a wide variety of flowers during the summer months. Free-range eggs are also available for purchase. The farm prioritizes natural growth and ripening, resulting in products with enhanced flavor and nutritional value. In addition to the farm, ““De Eeuwhorst”” also offers a general odd-job man for small tasks. The farm is open by appointment, and contact can be made by phone, app, or email. They are affiliated with Boerderijwinkel, Boerenwinkel and Rijdende Winkel.

Pluktuin Oss is a privately owned flower garden that opens to the public seasonally. Visitors can enjoy the flowers, butterflies, and birds, and pick their own bouquets. It’s designed as a natural, experiential garden. The process is self-service: instructions are posted at the entrance. Visitors can use provided buckets and scissors to collect flowers, then measure their bouquet using a provided measuring board to determine the cost. Payment is made via a cash box. No reservations are required during opening hours.

Pluktuin la Fleur operates six flower-picking gardens in Zeeland, West-Brabant (Netherlands), and East Flanders (Belgium). Though the season is over and the gardens are being prepared for 2025, during the season, from late March to September, visitors can pick their own flowers in a pleasant outdoor environment. The gardens are open Monday to Saturday from sunrise to sunset, with some location exceptions. The flowers available include a wide variety of blooms, promising longer vase life due to their freshness. Children are welcome to independently pick the flowers they like. The gardens are unmanned, operating on an honor system with payment options including cash and online payment via QR code (with a small transaction fee). Picnic tables are available at each location.

Utrecht Natuurlijk is an organization in Utrecht, Netherlands with five urban farms and six urban gardens. These locations are open to the public and offer a variety of activities and services. What They Offer: Activities: They provide a range of activities and nature education programs for children, youth, and adults, as well as working on projects to enhance nature and biodiversity in the city. Farms & Gardens: Visitors can enjoy animals, participate in gardening, play, learn at nature education centers, and visit farm shops and restaurants. Specifics on Self-Picking and Produce:

Pluktuin Uden is a self-picking farm located on the Hooistraat in Uden. It operates using the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where subscribers are responsible for harvesting their own food, reducing their environmental footprint. All materials used are certified organic, and the farm cultivates with respect for the soil and its inhabitants, without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, promoting biodiversity. A 5-meter wide strip of trees and shrubs is planted along the border with a conventional farm to act as a natural barrier and provide habitat for birds and insects. Edible flowers are also planted among the fruits and vegetables for the enjoyment of pollinators and subscribers alike.

This website promotes a self-picking garden (pluktuin) experience. It offers advice and workshops on how to create your own self-picking garden, even for beginners. The owner also provides garden design services to help customers create their own personalized gardens. Specifically, you can pick flowers to create bouquets and even edible flowers. The website also emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and supporting bees and butterflies in your garden. It mentions the Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea) and dahlias as flowers that are part of the self picking experience.

Op Rimpeler is a farm in Putten, Netherlands that offers a variety of experiences. The farm, which used to be a traditional farm, now hosts events, meetings, and celebrations. They have multiple locations on the property for rent. Visitors can pick their own flowers from the pluktuin (picking garden). The website also mentions the possibility to organize tastings or present products at the farm.

The Kruidenstee is a self-picking farm and nature garden located near a cycling route in Stad aan ’t Haringvliet. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of herbs, wild plants, and edible shrubs and trees, including over 45 dye plants. The garden is designed to attract insects and small animals, with features like a bee sanctuary, sandarium, and pond. A significant portion of the garden is dedicated to herb picking. Depending on the season, visitors can pick fresh herbs and edible flowers, creating their own custom combinations. The farm also sells organically grown plants, including dye plants, herbs, and edible flowers.

FlowerWise is an eco-friendly floral design business run by Fennie in Tilburg, Netherlands. Fennie cultivates flowers in harmony with nature, avoiding harmful chemicals. She offers workshops, team outings, bridal arrangements, and funeral arrangements year-round, primarily using flowers from her own garden. FlowerWise collaborates with the Un Bietje Groen entrepreneurs’ garden. Fennie welcomes schools and after-school programs for educational experiences in nature. Key services and offerings: Floral Arrangements: Custom floral arrangements for celebrations and farewells. Workshops: Workshops on floral design, bouquet arranging, and sustainable gardening practices. Team Outings: Customizable team outings with activities like floral workshops, old Dutch games, and oyster mushroom cultivation. Catering options (high tea, lunch, buffet) are available. Bridal & Funeral Arrangements: Personalized bridal and funeral floral services. Gastlessen: Gastlessen for Schols and BSOs. Plant Sales: Seasonal sales of organically grown plants. Bio Kultura: Sells Bio Kultura potting soil/compost. Flowers/Produce Available (Seasonally):

Hoveniersbedrijf Rozendaal, led by Niels Jas, offers garden design, construction, and maintenance services with over 20 years of experience. They focus on sustainable practices, avoiding pesticides and working in harmony with nature. They offer advice, customization and sustainable garden management. Their services include weekly, monthly and quarterly garden maintenance. Annually they also provide pruning work and the maintenance of paving and borders. In addition to their core gardening services, they operate a self-picking garden (Pluktuin) located on the edge of the Koningsberg, next to Rozendaelselaan 7 in Rozendaal. Throughout the summer, visitors can pick their own flowers or purchase plants. The company also offers storage for black soil, compost, sand, and various fertilizers. They also provide waste disposal services for pruning waste, green waste, rubble and soil.

De Heerevelden is a family-run flower farm owned by Christian van Thiel and his wife Annemarie. Besides growing flowers on a large scale, the farm focuses on product innovation and offers a flower experience center. The new building includes a flower processing area, a shop selling regional products, a tea room, and a workshop space. A self-picking garden with over 80 varieties of seasonal cut flowers is also available, accessible to elderly and disabled visitors. Customers can pick their own bouquets from mid-June and the price is determined by the thickness of the stems. Pre-made bouquets can also be ordered.

Tuinderij Geworteld is an organic vegetable and flower farm where customers can harvest their own produce or pick up vegetable bags. Located in Bruchem, Netherlands, the farm cultivates vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers on 6000 square meters of land and a 300 square meter greenhouse. They offer several subscription options: Self-Harvest Subscription: Allows year-round harvesting of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. A ““Self-Harvest without winter”” option is also available if you don’t want to harvest in the winter. Subscribers receive updates via WhatsApp about available produce. Twice a year, there are celebratory events on the farm. Vegetable Bag Subscription: From May to November, customers can pick up a weekly bag of vegetables (small, medium, or large). Flower Picking: Open from the first weekend in July to the last weekend in September on Saturdays. Customers can pick their own bouquets. Bouquets can be packaged by the visitor. In winter, you can typically harvest items such as lamb’s lettuce, winter purslane, pumpkin, carrot, Jerusalem artichoke, spinach, Asian leafy greens, lettuce, kohlrabi, beets, leeks, kale, red cabbage, white cabbage, palm cabbage, sprouts, and parsley.

Sloterland, located near Amsterdam, offers individuals the opportunity to rent plots of land to grow their own vegetables and flowers. Managed by the ““Vereniging Vrienden van Sloterland””, the farm is one of the oldest agricultural lands in the Netherlands. Sloterland practices, as much as possible, biological-dynamic agriculture, with a focus on creating a self-sustaining ecosystem, where the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is avoided. Tuinabval (garden waste) is composted and used as a fertilizer.

Kwekerij Marty is a self-picking farm located in Heemskerk in the North-Holland dune area. It offers flower sales, workshops, a self-picking garden, and location rentals. The self-picking garden is open from August through the end of October, where visitors can pick their own flowers, primarily Dahlias and Cosmeas. All necessary equipment is provided. The farm also hosts seasonal workshops and rents out the location for events like birthdays, baby showers, family days, reunions, and children’s parties.

De Groenerie is a farm that offers a variety of activities and products. The farm has a farm shop selling local produce, including vegetables grown on the farm, as well as meat. For entertainment, De Groenerie has an indoor playground and a butterfly garden. Visitors can also explore a maze in a corn field, and activities for families and companies such as, survival track, farm golf, farm tour, workshops and even school trips.