Eindhoven

Bloemenpluktuin Eikenburg is a flower-picking garden and idyllic spot located in Eindhoven-Zuid on the Eikenburg estate. The garden invites visitors to engage in self-picking activities during its season, which typically runs from around June to mid-October, depending on the weather. The sole produce available for self-picking are naturally grown, local seasonal flowers. These flowers are cultivated in the ground without harmful chemicals, utilizing organic compost and focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy picking amidst butterflies, bumblebees, bees, various birds, and squirrels. For a fixed price, ranging from €11 to €31, guests can gather a bouquet, and it is recommended to bring scissors and, if possible, a bucket to keep the flowers in water. Payment can be made via QR code, payment request, picking voucher, or subscription.

Philips Fruittuin is a spacious 12-hectare fruit orchard located in a green area of Eindhoven, easily accessible from the city center. Established in 1928 by Anton Philips, it has grown into a notable destination offering a blend of nature, relaxation, and local produce. The farm provides visitors with the unique opportunity to self-pick apples and pears during special “Apple Picking Days,” typically organized in September when the fruits are ripe. Beyond self-picking, guests can also pick an apple directly from the tree in September and early October.

Blauwe Bessen Cultuur Van Grotel is a family farm located in Nuenen, Brabant, that has specialized in cultivating blueberries for over 25 years. The farm’s history dates back over 50 years to the cultivation of asparagus, various vegetables, and strawberries, with blueberries being introduced in 1970. The current owners emphasize natural growing methods, using practices like bee and bumblebee pollination, and an ecological approach to ensure high-quality, healthy blueberries rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

PLUK.DE.BLOEM is a self-picking garden, known as Rianne’s picking garden, located at Eind 1b Breugel. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own flowers. The garden is managed by someone described as a “wannabe flower farmer” and an “ecological flower stylist,” indicating a focus on environmentally friendly practices.

Zorgpluktuin ’t Voortje, situated in Mierlo, is a unique garden that combines a self-picking flower experience with social day care services. Founded in 2007 by Helmi and Willy van Heugten, the garden has steadily grown to offer a wide variety of flora. Visitors to the picking garden can create their own field bouquets from a selection of fresh flowers, grasses, and indigenous plants, many of which are not typically found in conventional flower shops. Guests are provided with a basket and scissors to gather their desired blooms and can arrange their bouquets at a dedicated table. The price of a bouquet is determined by measuring its circumference at the base. For those who prefer, custom-made bouquets can also be ordered, crafted by Helmi.

Pluktuin Mooy is a self-picking garden located on Kasteelweg in Aarle-Rixtel. It operates seasonally, typically opening on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00, with additional access by appointment or when an “open” sign is displayed. The garden is cultivated with a deep passion for flowers and nature, employing natural and sustainable methods. Flowers grow without pesticides or heated greenhouses, offering seasonal, pure, and clean natural treasures rich in color, scent, and life, which also provide vital support for local insect populations. Visitors can self-pick a variety of flowers to create their own bouquets and arrangements.

Forever Flower Crafts is a garden and craft establishment focused on cultivating and offering fresh, ecologically grown flowers. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own bouquets from the “Pluktuin,” which translates to a pick-your-own or cutting garden. The self-picking garden is typically open from June to October, operating on a self-service basis at Zorghoeve de Malbergh in Beek en Donk. It welcomes visitors on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 16:00, with reduced hours until 12:00 during school holidays. Instructions for picking are provided on a board, and necessary tools such as scissors, buckets, and elastic bands are available. Staff from the care farm can assist if required. Payment methods include cash or scanning a QR code. A medium-sized bouquet, containing approximately 20 stems, is priced at €7.50. The focus for self-picking is primarily on seasonal cut flowers, including varieties like alliums, kniphofias, columbines, tulips, and dahlias, among others.

Van MOES is a self-picking farm situated at Streekpark Land van Kien in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members can directly harvest their own seasonal, local, and ecologically grown produce. The farm aims to foster a connection between individuals, their food, nature, and the local community. The garden is cared for by two dedicated gardeners, Marianne and Susan, who oversee the planning, sowing, and maintenance of the diverse crops. They employ sustainable farming methods, including no-dig cultivation to maintain soil health, strip cultivation to encourage biodiversity and natural pest control, and crop rotation to prevent soil depletion, all without the use of chemical pesticides.

Jan Janssen Fruit Farm specializes in blueberry cultivation and offers visitors the chance to pick their own produce. The self-picking season typically runs from early July to mid-September, during which time guests are welcome daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Visitors can self-pick blueberries (also referred to as American blueberries) at two locations: one in Budel, Netherlands, at Bergbosweg 17, and another in Achel, Belgium, at De Bever (Beverbekerdijk), near “De Bever” café. Guests are encouraged to bring their own buckets or containers for picking, which are weighed beforehand.