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This city garden operates as a self-picking farm located within the NoordOogst urban agriculture project in Amsterdam-Noord. It comprises a 4000 m2 vegetable garden and a 2000 m2 food forest, cultivating produce using natural methods, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and with a strong focus on ecological health. Members can visit weekly, from April to November, to harvest their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs from sunrise to sunset. The farm encourages harvesting “as needed” for household consumption. Occasionally, members can also pick a small bouquet of flowers.

Fruittuin van West is a bio-dynamic farm and garden located in Amsterdam, inviting visitors to experience nature and harvest their own produce. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 18:00, it features a self-picking orchard, an organic shop, and a garden cafe. The farm emphasizes sustainable and circular practices, holding a Demeter certification. The 6.5-hectare orchard offers a rich variety of fruits for self-picking, with the main season typically running from mid-June to mid-October. A diverse selection of over 20 fruit types includes numerous apple varieties (like Allurel, Elstar, Santana, Boskoop, Rubinette, Opal, Natira) and pears (such as Beth, Conference, Concorde, and Gieser Wildeman). Berry enthusiasts can pick blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, rosecurrants, blueberries, gooseberries, kiwiberries, jostaberries, blackberries, summer and autumn raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, honeyberries, cranberries, and strawberries. Stone fruits such as cherries, plums (including Mirabelle), peaches, and nectarines are also available. Additionally, the orchard grows various nuts, including almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, pecan nuts, and hazelnuts. During colder months, medlars can sometimes be found for picking in the food forest edge.

This farm, known as Pluk! Groenten van West, offers a unique self-picking experience across two organic locations in Amsterdam: Pluk! Fruittuin in Tuinen van West and Pluk! Boterbloem in the Lutkemeerpolder. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, inviting members to become “harvesters” by paying an annual fee to pick their own produce directly from the fields. Harvesters can enjoy a huge variety of fresh, seasonal, and organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers. For instance, at the Fruittuin location, a flower bouquet is typically included with shares from June to October. Members visit weekly or bi-weekly, generally from late April/early May through November/December, to gather their harvests.

Hoeve “Hazerswoude” is a farm located at Hoofdweg Oostzijde 152, 1175 LD Lijnden. It operates both a farm shop and offers self-picking activities. For self-picking, visitors can typically harvest sweetcorn (when in season), along with sugar beet leaves and sugar beet roots. Historically, the farm also offered self-picking for apples from 1980 until 2009. While apples are no longer available for self-picking, they can still be purchased in the farm’s shop, which stocks various other farm products.

“Pluk me!” is a garden and nursery located in Weesp, dedicated to the sustainable and pesticide-free cultivation of flowers and plants. While the establishment previously operated as a self-picking garden, visitors can no longer self-pick flowers directly from its fields. Instead, “Pluk me!” focuses on providing freshly picked, unsprayed bouquets and DIY flower bundles for purchase. These are available seasonally, typically on Fridays and Saturdays from early June to late October. Larger quantities of loose seasonal flowers can also be ordered for special occasions.

Tuinen van Hartstocht is a self-picking garden located on Boerderij Hartstocht, an organic city farm in Abcoude, near Amsterdam. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle, where members pay an annual contribution to harvest their own produce throughout the season. The garden offers two main self-picking areas: The Vegetable Garden: Members can harvest fresh, naturally grown vegetables weekly for approximately 30 weeks, from late April to mid-November. The farm cultivates without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Available vegetables for self-picking include various types of lettuce, bok choy, beets, chard, kale, Tuscan kale, beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, fennel, red cabbage, peppers, and various herbs. They also grow less common varieties like blue kohlrabi, spicy Asian salad, and edible flowers.

This vibrant picking garden and tea garden, located in Nes a/d Amstel at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b, invites visitors to enjoy a variety of floral experiences throughout the year. It operates from Wednesday to Saturday, between 10:00 and 17:00. The primary attraction is the opportunity to pick your own fresh flowers, all grown organically and pesticide-free. Seasonal offerings for self-picking include: Spring: Narcissi and tulips (which can also be picked with their bulbs). Summer: Peonies, alliums, sweet william, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers. Additionally, strawflowers, statice, and physalis are available for drying. Autumn: Dahlias, gladioli, autumn asters, and cosmos continue to bloom, with pumpkins also featuring as a seasonal highlight. Beyond the picking fields, the location offers a welcoming tea garden, complete with a newly renovated tearoom for comfort in any weather. Guests can savor a selection of teas, coffee, homemade apple pie, and seasonal cakes. The tea garden also provides options for lunch, high tea (including a special “Flower High Tea” with edible blooms), and Spanish tapas. Children can enjoy a playground with a slide, sandbox, and play castle. The venue is also suitable for various events, such as family reunions, team outings, birthdays, and baby showers.

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Buurtboerderij Nieuweweg is an ecological self-picking farm and community hub located in Haarlem. It aims to connect people with each other and the food they grow, emphasizing healthy and fair eating. The farm is open for visits on Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00. Through a “Harvest Subscription” (Oogst abonnement), members can self-pick a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruit for approximately 35 weeks, from April to November. A weekly harvest list is provided via email and at the farm, and members can choose when to visit. The farm employs natural methods to manage pests and stimulate biodiversity, strictly avoiding chemical pesticides.

Pluktuinderij Aardbei & Zo is a self-picking garden located at Middenweg 13 in Nederhorst den Berg. Tucked away past the greenhouses of Zorgkwekerij Kostelijk and through a rose arch, this farm offers visitors the chance to harvest their own unsprayed produce directly from the field. The garden is open seasonally, from early May to early October. Guests can visit on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 16:30, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 16:30. The variety and abundance of crops available for picking depend on the season and weather, as all produce is grown in the open ground.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is an urban farm located at Oldenburgerlaan 2 in Cruquius, within the Wickevoort residential area. This farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, focusing on providing fresh, healthy, sustainable, and local organic produce, while also fostering community engagement and a connection to food production. Visitors can actively participate in the farm’s offerings, which include: Self-harvesting Garden (Zelfoogsttuin): Members can pick their own vegetables, fruits, and fresh herbs directly from the land. The harvest season runs from mid-May through Christmas, with weekly harvesting opportunities. A limited winter harvest is also available in January and February. This garden provides 50-60 different types of vegetables per season, with fresh herbs always on offer. Harvesting is possible Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 AM until sunset.

The Plukweide is a self-picking flower garden located on the outskirts of Haarlem, at Tennispad 2, along the Spaarne in the Schalkwijk district. Operating seasonally from approximately June through October, until the first frost, the garden is freely accessible every day from sunrise to sunset. Visitors to the Plukweide can pick their own bouquets, each typically comprising 20 to 25 stems. A single bouquet costs €10. For those wishing to visit more frequently, a punch card is available for €45, allowing 5 picking sessions during the 2025 season. Alternatively, a €150 annual subscription for 2025, known as a ‘Plukdeelnemer’ membership, offers the opportunity to pick a fresh bouquet every week throughout the season.

Located in Haarlem, this biological urban farm operates on two sites: ‘De Kas’ (The Greenhouse) and ‘Het Land’ (The Land). It functions as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members purchase an annual share allowing them to regularly self-pick fresh produce during the growing season. The farm is biologically certified and cultivates a diverse array of over 40 different types of crops using sustainable practices, focusing on soil health and environmental care.

Biologisch-dynamische Tuinderij Land en Boschzigt is a biodynamic self-picking farm and shop located in ’s-Graveland, with a history of cultivation dating back to 1947. Situated among the ’s-Graveland estates, the farm operates on biodynamic principles, refraining from the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Members can participate in the self-picking program by acquiring a harvest share, granting them access to weekly harvests from mid-April through the end of November, spanning approximately 32 weeks. Produce available for self-picking by members typically includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables such as parsnips, beans, lettuce, leeks, pumpkins, and beetroots. Additionally, members can pick various small fruits and other orchard fruits, culinary herbs, and flowers when they are in bloom.

Moestuin Leyduin is a self-picking farm located on the historic Leyduin country estate, situated on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. This one-hectare kitchen garden, supplemented by additional land at Landgoed Berkenrode, operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, inviting participants to harvest their own seasonal produce. The farm is committed to nature-inclusive cultivation, completely free from artificial fertilizers and pesticides, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Members purchase a harvest share at the beginning of the season, which runs for approximately 30 weeks from mid-April to mid-November. The cost of a share follows a solidary payment model, allowing participants to choose from three tiers (e.g., 320, 375, or 425 euros for 2025) to ensure accessibility while supporting the growers. While participation in farm work is optional, volunteers are welcome, and the farm also serves as an accredited learning environment for interns. It functions as a community hub where members can connect, share recipes, and exchange gardening ideas.

Hof van Gunterstein is an organic farm situated on the historic Gunterstein estate, dedicated to fostering biodiversity, community, and sustainable practices. The farm offers a variety of engaging experiences and products. Visitors can actively participate in harvesting their own food through the self-harvest garden (zelfoogsttuin). As members, they can come weekly during the season to pick a wide array of organic vegetables and herbs. The garden cultivates over 60 different kinds of produce, including turnips and broad beans in the spring, and palm kale and winter purslane in the autumn. For flower enthusiasts, the flower picking garden (bloemenpluktuin) allows guests to gather their own organic flowers from June/mid-July until September.