snapdragons - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking snapdragons in the Netherlands is a lively way to spend an afternoon—whether solo, with friends, or family. The bright, ruffled blooms are fun to snap off the stem, and their playful shapes make them a favorite for bouquets. Once home, arrange them in a vase with other wildflowers for a cheerful centerpiece, or dry them upside-down to preserve their color for wreaths and crafts.

For a creative twist, try using snapdragons in a floral ice bowl: freeze petals and small blooms in a layered mold, then fill with fruit or punch at your next gathering. If you’re feeling adventurous, infuse their mildly bitter petals into a floral gin cocktail by muddling a few with citrus and simple syrup.

Snapdragon Gin Sparkler:

Muddle 4–5 snapdragon petals with ½ oz lemon juice and ½ oz honey syrup.
Add 2 oz gin, shake with ice, and strain into a flute.
Top with sparkling water and a floating bloom.

For a non-alcoholic option, steep the petals in hot water with chamomile and a touch of mint for a lightly floral tea. Their vibrant hues also make them perfect for decorating cakes or salads—just scatter fresh petals for a pop of color.

Pluktuin Stoutenburg

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utrecht

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.

Pluktuin PLUK!

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gelderland

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.