Guelders farms

“Bij ons in de tuin” is a self-picking flower garden located in Terwolde, Gelderland, accessible via a sandy path at the end of Melkleenweg. It offers visitors a vibrant flower oasis where they can personally select and assemble their own unique bouquets. The garden emphasizes fresh, locally grown flowers, promoting an environmentally conscious experience by eliminating the need for long-distance transport. Guests are encouraged to wander peacefully among the blooms, enjoying the rich array of colors and scents, and experiencing a relaxing moment in nature, accompanied by the sounds of bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and birds.

Located in Toldijk, between Zutphen and Doetinchem, Biotulips & Bioflowers is a family-run, Skal-certified organic farm dedicated to cultivating a diverse range of flowers without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, prioritizing sustainability and biodiversity. The farm offers various self-picking opportunities throughout the seasons: Visitors can pick their own tulips outdoors in April. Alliums are available for self-picking in May. A Summer Flower Picking Garden runs from June to October, providing subscription holders with the chance to pick from over 40 different varieties of flowers. In response to popular demand, dahlias are also slated for increased availability in the picking field for future seasons. A special Kids’ Picking Garden allows children to engage in gardening and pick their own flowers from mini-plots. Beyond the self-picking fields, the farm features a self-service flower stall, open seven days a week from 9:00 to 20:00. Here, customers can purchase fresh biological tulips from January until Easter, peonies from May to mid-June, and seasonal field bouquets from June to September, which often include dahlias, gladioli, and sunflowers. Biological bulbs for spring bloomers are available from September to December, and dahlia tubers are offered for pre-sale starting in November. The farm also provides custom organic floral arrangements for special occasions such as weddings and funerals, and an online webshop complements their offerings with subscriptions and various flower products.

Dahlia Pluktuin op de Grenshof is a self-picking flower garden situated on Boerderij de Grenshof (Grenshof Farm) in Groesbeek, a Dutch village recognized for its rolling hills and vineyards. Owned and operated by Jenny Albers and her husband Bob, the garden invites visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings and pick their own bouquets. Jenny, who has lived at the farm since 2017, developed her passion for gardening there and is enthusiastic about sharing the beauty of her dahlia garden.

“De Tovertuin” is a self-picking garden located in Epe, Netherlands, at Papenstraat 10. This farm operates on a community-focused model, aiming to provide fresh, naturally, and ecologically grown produce while fostering a connection between people and their food source. Although not officially certified as organic due to cost, all cultivation adheres to biological principles. The garden is accessible to members who purchase a harvest share for the season, which typically spans around 33 weeks starting in early May. A single share provides approximately five meals worth of vegetables per week for one adult. Membership includes guidance on harvesting and access to a weekly “harvest offer” detailing available crops. Trial memberships are also available. Members can pick their own produce during specific hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 to 20:00, with additional access on Saturdays.

This self-picking farm, named Gelukkige Groentes, offers members the opportunity to harvest their own fresh produce from two locations in Ooij and Malden, Netherlands. Operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, the farm emphasizes a direct relationship between growers and consumers. The farming practices are nature-inclusive and regenerative, focusing on improving soil life and biodiversity without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or heavy machinery. Biological seeds and plants are used, and the soil is disturbed as little as possible. This approach aims to contribute positively to CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, and the reduction of plastic waste and food waste by encouraging local consumption and self-harvesting.

Morren’s Blauwe Bessen is a farm located in Elburg, Netherlands, with its main operations at Diepesteeg 1a. The farm specializes in the cultivation of blueberries and features a self-picking garden where visitors can pick their own produce. The self-picking garden is open during July and August, operating every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 09:00 to 16:30. The picking season typically extends into early September, with the last day of picking potentially having adjusted hours.

De Bloemweide is a self-picking flower garden located in Malden, offering visitors a unique opportunity to create their own bouquets. The garden is distinctively bordered by a horse meadow, providing a serene backdrop of grazing horses for an especially tranquil picking experience. Guests can wander through the fields and choose from a wide array of seasonal blooms. The variety available changes throughout the year, but commonly includes flowers such as cosmea, dahlias, sunflowers, scabiosa, cornflowers, gypsophila, thistles, rudbeckias, and zinnias. Special tulip picking days are also a seasonal feature.

TUIN is a tranquil picking garden located in Lunteren, offering a serene escape amidst nature. Established in spring 2022, this garden provides a welcoming space for relaxation and various activities. Visitors are invited to pick their own flowers to create unique bouquets, experiencing the joy of selecting beautiful blooms. The garden embraces an ecological philosophy, cultivating flowers that are unsprayed, grown from organic seeds and plants where possible, and harvested seasonally without the use of heated greenhouses. This approach supports biodiversity and provides guests with local, toxin-free flowers.

Tuinderij Waalwortel is a regenerative self-picking garden located in Nijmegen-West, situated behind the former Sancta Maria convent in Hees. The garden operates on a “no-dig” method, which involves minimal soil disturbance, instead building raised beds with cardboard, wood chips, and compost. This approach aims to enhance soil structure and support beneficial soil organisms, going beyond conventional organic farming practices by completely avoiding pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Visitors can become members through an annual subscription, which allows them to harvest fresh, seasonal produce from May to November, covering approximately 30 weeks. A weekly email provides guidance on available items, harvesting techniques, and recipe suggestions. For new members, staff are available on specific days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 2026) to assist. Free trial picking sessions are also offered on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons, including a guided tour and the opportunity to harvest available vegetables.

Bloemenboerderij Hemmekink is a flower farm and tea garden situated in Zelhem, Gelderland, within the scenic Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. This welcoming destination offers visitors a chance to craft their own unique floral arrangements in its self-picking garden and enjoy refreshments in its charming tea and coffee garden. In the self-picking garden, guests can explore and gather a variety of blooms, including dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, sunflowers, and other flowers and grasses. All flowers are grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Pre-arranged bouquets are also available for those who prefer not to pick themselves.

Located between Echteld and IJzendoorn in the Betuwe region, this colourful garden offers a tranquil and inspiring environment. It is designed with park-like circular paths, which are wide enough to be accessible for visitors with disabilities. The garden opens its doors for visitors from February 1st each year, with self-picking opportunities becoming available from July 1st. It operates from Wednesday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:00. The primary attraction is the vibrant fields of annual summer flowers, where guests can pick their own bouquets. Children are particularly welcome, with activities like playing in a sandpit and a play kitchen, as well as the chance to taste fruit. The garden features various shrubs, perennials, grasses, and fruit trees, contributing to its diverse natural beauty. After picking, visitors can arrange their bouquets at a dedicated flower arranging area, with assistance from staff and packaging materials provided.

Blauwe Bessen Berkelland is a self-picking garden that specializes in blueberries. Visitors can pick 100% unsprayed, fresh blueberries from hundreds of bushes on the farm. The garden cultivates several highbush varieties, including Brigitta Blue, known for large, sweet berries, and Liberty, which offers a crisp, fresh, and sweet taste and is particularly easy to pick. From 2024, the early-ripening Duke variety will also be available, producing large, fresh berries that maintain good flavor even with less sun.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch is a regenerative community farm and food forest situated in Nijmegen. It practices agro-ecological farming methods without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, focusing on enhancing local biodiversity and fostering a healthy, edible landscape. The farm primarily offers a self-picking model where individuals can become ‘harvest members’ and collect their own fresh produce. Visitors can typically pick between 5 to 15 varieties of seasonal vegetables weekly, complemented by fragrant herbs and a selection of over 15 types of colorful cut flowers.

De Horsterhof is an organic farm located near Arnhem in Duiven, dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through sustainable food production. The farm cultivates a wide variety of local and seasonal produce using 100% organic and regenerative farming methods. Visitors can engage with the farm in several ways, including a self-picking program. With a self-picking subscription, available from May 10th to November 1st, individuals can harvest their own fresh, seasonal produce and flowers directly from the fields and unheated greenhouses. The farm welcomes self-pickers from Monday to Saturday, between 08:30 and 19:00.

Landgoed de Brouwketel is an expansive 10-hectare estate and living community nestled in the picturesque Nederrijn floodplains near Huissen, in the Betuwe region. Its diverse landscape combines natural areas, featuring an old river course and hayfields, with an agricultural section managed using Natural Farming principles to promote soil health and biodiversity. The estate offers opportunities for visitors to pick their own produce from its pear and apple orchard. Historically, from 2019 to 2024, a subscription-based self-picking vegetable garden provided members with access to over 60 varieties of ecologically grown vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers, including items like lettuce, carrots, and various tubers. As of 2025, the vegetable garden is undergoing a transition, with a focus on supporting the community’s own needs and external vegetable sales being very limited. Additionally, products such as elderflower syrup, apple syrup, and local honey are produced on site. The farm also sells ethically raised roaster chickens, various chicken organs (gizzards, hearts, liver, necks, feet), and lamb meat packages.

This farm, located in the Wehlse Broeklanden near Wehl, is a diverse agricultural enterprise cultivating sweet cherries and raising Dexter cattle and pigs. During the summer season, visitors have the opportunity to self-pick sweet cherries from the farm’s 1.5-hectare orchard, which cultivates approximately 15 different varieties. The cherry season typically runs from mid-June to early August. The farm features a “Landwinkel” (farm shop) that offers a broad selection of local and homemade products. These include fresh fruits and vegetables (with some produce like Agria potatoes, turnip greens, greenhouse beans, vine tomatoes, chicory, apples, and pears sourced from regional growers), various cuts of meat from the farm’s own Dexter cattle and pigs, artisanal cheeses and dairy products from local producers (such as organic goat cheese and buffalo yogurt), a range of homemade salads, and ready-made meals. Additionally, the shop provides farmer’s delicacies such as juices, nuts, chocolates (including cherry bonbons), cookies, local honey, wines, and gift baskets.

This self-picking farm, Sfeer van Willems, is a sustainable vegetable and fruit garden spanning one hectare, located on the northeastern edge of Wijchen. Run by Frank and Wilma Willems, the farm is dedicated to providing healthy, sustainably produced food, cultivated without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and connecting people with nature through a small-scale, socially responsible approach. Visitors can become “harvest partners” through a subscription, granting them access to self-pick seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers almost every day of the year (08:00-19:00, or until 17:00 in autumn/winter). They receive weekly updates on what is ready for harvest and are encouraged to bring their own bags or crates.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg is a community farm located in Arnhem-Zuid, operating as a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to urban agriculture. The farm’s main goal is to cultivate fresh, organic produce, with most of the harvest being donated to Voedselbank Arnhem (Food Bank Arnhem) to assist those in need. The site also serves as a vibrant green meeting place for volunteers and local residents. Throughout the summer months, from June to September, the farm hosts “Zelfoogst Zaterdagen” (Self-Harvest Saturdays) every two weeks. On these days, visitors are welcome to pick their own fresh produce directly from the fields for a small contribution.

StroeBerries is a self-picking garden located in Stroe, within the wooded Veluwe region. This farm offers visitors an opportunity to relax, explore, and gather their own fresh produce directly from the garden. The garden provides a diverse selection of items for self-picking. Available fruits include blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears, redcurrants, gooseberries, and a unique raspberry-blackberry hybrid. Visitors can also pick various flowers, such as tulips and summer flowers, along with nuts like walnuts and hazelnuts. All produce is unsprayed.

Located on the historical vegetable garden of Landgoed Keppel in Laag-Keppel, this farm, run by Marieke and Edward, offers a delightful self-picking experience alongside a mini-nursery and artisan workshop. The highlight for visitors is the self-picking flower garden, where one can gather a vibrant selection of cut flowers. These include zinnia, cosmos, scabiosa, dahlia, cornflower, snapdragon, amaranth, statice, strawflower, sunflower, and an expanding variety of flowering perennials. All plants are cultivated without pesticides, using organic potting soil. Additionally, in spring (starting April) and autumn, young plants of both annual and perennial flowers and herbs are available for purchase.

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a biodynamic dairy farm and market garden located in Halle, in the Achterhoek region. Certified with the Demeter-label, the farm operates with a strong focus on nature-inclusive practices, prioritizing the health of the soil, plants, animals, and people. The farm is home to a family herd of cows, where calves stay with their mothers for three months, and cows retain their horns. Pigs, dual-purpose chickens, and sheep also live on the farm, all cared for with respect for their natural behavior and environment.

De Boschhoeve is a delightful nursery, garden, and tea house nestled amidst agricultural fields and mature trees in Wolfheze, near Arnhem. The property features a large and varied farm garden, showcasing vibrant summer and autumn borders, a tranquil shady lane, and an orchard bursting with spring bulbs. A notable highlight is the decorative vegetable garden, where unique vegetables are artfully combined with various flowers, including many summer bulbs. The nursery offers a wide assortment of robust and easy-to-care-for plants, specializing in diverse snowdrop varieties, dahlias, peonies, and spring bulbs. Visitors can observe plants in their full glory in the dedicated mother plant beds. The farm also encompasses a large agricultural barn, which houses a garden shop selling seeds, tools, and gardening accessories, a cozy tea house offering refreshments, and a brocante section with antique and second-hand goods. Throughout the year, De Boschhoeve hosts various events and workshops, with the annual Snowdrop Festival being a particular draw.

Fruitbedrijf Horstink is a family-run fruit farm nestled in the picturesque Achterhoek region of Rha, near Steenderen, close to the river IJssel. The farm cultivates approximately 16 hectares of fruit, primarily focusing on apples and pears, but also growing plums, cherries, and strawberries. The farm offers a variety of experiences and products. Its welcoming farm shop provides a full range of their own freshly harvested apples, pears, plums, and cherries, along with homemade apple juices and ciders. The shop also features a seasonal selection of vegetables, other fruits, and a wide array of regional products, including local cheeses, dairy, meats, breads, nuts, honey, and prepared foods like fresh salads and ready meals.

Gelukkige Groentes operates two self-picking food gardens located in Malden and Ooij, near Nijmegen, offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model for fresh produce. Members can subscribe for a season, typically from May to December, gaining weekly access to harvest their own vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and flowers directly from the fields. The gardens are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset for subscribers. The farm practices natural-inclusive and regenerative agriculture, focusing on improving soil health and biodiversity without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers. This approach aims to reduce CO2 emissions, minimize plastic waste and food spoilage, and foster a direct, transparent relationship between growers and consumers.

HenksPluktuin is a self-picking garden located in Oosterbeek, Gelderland, dedicated to cultivating produce without pesticides. The garden offers different self-picking experiences. For its members, HenksPluktuin provides access to a kitchen garden where they can self-pick a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers throughout the year for an annual fee. There is currently a waitlist for new memberships. Non-members can visit the dedicated Flower Self-Picking Garden, which is open from June 1st to October 1st, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00. Visitors are provided with a basket and scissors to choose and harvest their own beautiful flowers.

Stadstuin Kweekland is an urban garden and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) initiative located in Arnhem, encompassing an 8,200m² site on a south-facing slope adjacent to Sonsbeek park. It is designed as an “edible landscape,” striving for a diverse array of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and greenhouse vegetables. The garden operates under a foundation dedicated to education, social reintegration, and fostering connections with green initiatives. The primary method for self-picking is through a CSA membership, where individuals purchase an “oogstaandeel” (harvest share) at the beginning of the season. This membership grants unrestricted access to harvest from the garden throughout the season, typically running from April 1st to December 1st, for their own needs.

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve is a farm and farm shop situated on the outskirts of Ermelo, in the Telgt hamlet. The farm, run by Erik and Roelie Staal, is primarily a poultry farm raising ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and also keeps sheep. The Landwinkel (farm shop) offers a diverse selection of products, including fresh meat from their own animals—duck, chicken, lamb, beef, pork, and veal—all raised without antibiotics. The shop also features a range of artisanal and regional products sourced from other Dutch farmers, and creates custom or ready-made gift baskets filled with local delicacies, including farmer’s cheese, fruit products, and handmade chocolates.

StadsAkkers Apeldoorn is a self-picking farm and social project located in Apeldoorn. It operates as a non-profit foundation, providing a supportive outdoor environment for individuals seeking work and learning opportunities, including those transitioning back into the workforce or from care institutions. The farm spans 2.5 hectares and cultivates a diverse range of organic and unsprayed produce, holding a SKAL certificate for its biological practices. Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick fresh, seasonal produce through a subscription program, which runs from May through October. Subscribers can visit weekly on Wednesday afternoons, Fridays, or Saturday mornings to harvest 4 or 5 different vegetables and fruits, a bunch of herbs, and regularly some flowers. The expected yield is typically sufficient for 3-4 meals per week per person.

Boerderij ’t Paradijs, located in Barneveld, is an integrated organic agricultural and care farm nestled in a beautiful, wooded natural area. The farm operates with a focus on connecting people, animals, and nature, guided by a Christian identity and holding EKO-keurmerk and SKAL certifications for its biological practices. As a care farm, it provides day activities and support for various groups, including children and youth with specific needs, adults seeking protected work or a meaningful daily structure, and elderly individuals with dementia or other support requirements. Activities encompass animal care (Brandrode cattle, pigs, 9000 laying hens, and small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, and sheep), extensive gardening, creative tasks, and social interaction. Horse coaching is also available as a therapeutic offering.

De Jachthoeve is a care farm, farm shop, pick-your-own garden, and tea room located at Roekelse Zandweg 7a in Wekerom, nestled on the edge of a forest. The establishment operates from Tuesday to Saturday, between 9:30 and 16:00. A central feature is its fruit orchard and flower garden, which offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce during the season, typically from June to November. For self-picking, the farm provides a diverse selection of fruits including gooseberries (red, white, and green), redcurrants, blackcurrants, kiwiberries, Dutch strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, honeyberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries, and plums. Flowers are also available for picking. Visitors can inquire at the farm shop for picking baskets and scissors for flowers, and it is recommended to check their website or social media, or call ahead, for current availability of specific fruits. The fruit orchard also features a scavenger hunt, making it an engaging visit for children.

De Hoenderik is a fruit farm situated in Tricht, nestled within the picturesque Betuwe region. This establishment provides a blend of fruit cultivation and agro-tourism experiences. Visitors can engage in self-picking at the farm’s dedicated “Pluktuin” (picking garden), where they can harvest strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red currants when in season. In addition to these, the farm cultivates a variety of other fruits, including apples (such as Delcorf, Elstar, Jonagold), pears (Conference, Doyenné du Comice), cherries (including Sweet Aryana, Kordia, Regina), and plums.

Hof Bredelaar is a welcoming self-picking garden situated in Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Since 2022, this small-scale market garden has cultivated a wide array of fresh, untreated, and organically grown produce, prioritizing healthy soil, biodiversity, and natural balance. Individuals can become harvest members, granting them access to pick their own produce at their convenience, as the garden operates seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The self-picking season spans 30 weeks, typically from May 1st to December 1st.

This nature center in Arnhem operates across multiple locations, including two city farms, Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat and Stadsboerderij Presikhaaf, as well as a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a historic water mill. It is dedicated to fostering learning and discovery about nature and sustainability, aiming to connect individuals with their local natural environment through a diverse array of educational programs and activities. Both city farms adhere to biological and nature-inclusive agricultural practices, holding SKAL and Children’s Farm certifications. Guests can interact with farm animals, enjoy play areas, and participate in guided tours that offer insights into farm life and food production.

Wenum Hoeve is a farm situated on 25 hectares in the scenic Veluwe region of Gelderland. It operates as a unique combination of agriculture, care, and hospitality. The farm features a pick-your-own garden and flower garden where visitors can harvest fresh produce. Available for self-picking are: Fresh vegetables Flowers, including cut flowers and traditional farm flowers like Dahlias Fresh strawberries Fresh herbs Other seasonal fresh fruit Beyond self-picking, Wenum Hoeve functions as a care farm, offering meaningful daily activities and reintegration opportunities for individuals with physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities, as well as those facing challenges at school or work, and elderly individuals with mild dementia. These ‘assistant farmers’ contribute to various tasks across the farm.

De Warmoes is a historical market garden located in Lent, near Nijmegen, dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional market gardening knowledge. This non-profit foundation cultivates over a hundred different vegetable varieties year-round, employing sustainable and circular methods without pesticides, while also fostering biodiversity. Visitors are welcome to harvest their own produce directly from the fields during the harvest season. The self-picking options, which are clearly marked, include a diverse range of vegetables such as Swiss chard (warmoes), Lent white cucumber, winter purslane, root parsley, sorrel, rue, leaf mustard, turnip greens, lettuce, radishes, carrots, tomatoes, and eggplants. Fruits available for self-picking or from the orchard include plums, apples, pears, cherries, mirabelles, medlars, quinces, mulberries, morello cherries, walnuts, grapes, strawberries, and various types of berries and raspberries. Additionally, there is a flower-picking garden where guests can gather their own bouquets of typical farm flowers like dahlias, zinnias, coneflowers, drumstick flowers, sea lavender, everlasting flowers, delphiniums, and summer asters.

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run farm and garden located in Oldebroek, in the beautiful Noord-Veluwe region of the Netherlands, easily accessible from Zwolle, Harderwijk, and Apeldoorn. It is renowned for its sustainable fruit cultivation and offers a variety of engaging activities and facilities for visitors. The farm features extensive orchards with over 15,000 fruit trees, where visitors can immerse themselves in the fruit-growing process. A highlight is the self-picking experience, available seasonally. Guests can pick their own apples (including varieties like Pinova, Rode Dijkman, Veluws Appeltje, and Santana), pears (including stewing pears), cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, black currants, and blueberries. Beyond fruit, the farm also offers seasonal self-picking of dahlias and gladioli. For a more unique connection to nature, one can even adopt an apple tree and harvest its yield.

Pluktuin het Platteland is a self-picking farm located at Engersteeg 14 in Putten, offering a relaxing, nostalgic experience amidst windbreaks and meadows. Established in 2000, the farm allows visitors to harvest their own produce, providing a basket, scissors, or a knife, and advising guests to bring their own packaging. Chalkboards at the sales point indicate which items are available for picking on the day and their prices. Fields and fruit trees ready for harvest are marked with a red farmer’s handkerchief.

Located in De Glind, Très Jolie is an ecological small fruit farm that operates as an “experience garden,” emphasizing tranquility, connection with nature, and biological cultivation. Established in 2002, the farm features a unique five-sided layout with different berry varieties arranged in blocks, a central flower circle, and a windbreak containing various wild fruits and nuts. During the harvest season, typically from late June to mid-September, visitors can come for self-picking on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm established in 1977, nestled in Ressen, a charming village in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands, between the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. The farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards, where it cultivates a diverse range of fruits. The produce grown on the farm includes approximately twelve varieties of apples, such as James Grieve, Elstar, and Jonagold, along with pear varieties like Conference, Doyenné du Comice, and the stewing pear Gieser Wildeman. Additionally, De Woerdt grows cherries, morello cherries, plums, and walnuts.

The National Fruitpark Ochten is a sprawling 4.5-hectare destination nestled in the Betuwe region, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of local fruit culture. Visitors are invited to explore hundreds of old and modern fruit varieties, with the opportunity to pick and taste the fresh produce directly from the trees and bushes. The farm offers a diverse range of self-picking fruits, including apples, pears, plums, cherries, and grapes, along with various other fruit types.

De Pollekamp Blueberry Nursery, located in Ermelo, offers visitors the chance to pick their own produce amidst beautiful natural surroundings, bordering a forest and heathland. The primary produce available for self-picking are blueberries, which are grown without pesticides. The self-picking season generally runs during the summer months, typically from the last Tuesday in June until the first Saturday of September, with peak availability often in July and August. To participate, visitors check in at the farm’s shop to receive a picking bucket and instructions on where to pick. Once finished, the berries are weighed at the shop and paid for per kilogram at a rate of 6 euros. Please note that only cash payments are accepted.

De Groenerie operates as a dynamic care and experience farm located in Harskamp, committed to honest, fresh, local, and sustainable practices. It offers a variety of attractions and services, combining agricultural activities with recreation and social care. Visitors interested in self-picking can explore the flower picking garden (Pluktuin), typically open from July to October, where they can cut and assemble their own bouquets. Additionally, the farm features a self-harvest garden (Zelfoogsttuin), providing subscribers with the opportunity to pick their own seasonal vegetables and herbs from May to December.

De Hommelhoeve is a small-scale, mixed farm operating on biodynamic and nature-inclusive principles, located north of Brummen, between Zutphen and Apeldoorn, in the rural area between Empe and Klein Amsterdam. The farm aims to produce healthy food while providing a habitat for diverse wildlife. Visitors can join a self-picking garden program by subscription, allowing them to harvest delicious fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits on a weekly basis. Beyond the self-picking garden, the farm offers a variety of products for sale in its small shop, including meat from grass-fed Brandrode cattle, Duroc free-range pigs, and free-range chickens, as well as eggs from their chickens. Currently, beef and bone packages, along with potatoes, are available for purchase. Honey is also produced by the farm’s bee colonies, and various grains like summer wheat, summer rye, oats, spelt, St. John’s rye, and barley are cultivated on their fields, used for animal feed, and for baking bread. A medicinal plant called ‘Lichtwortel’ (light root) is also grown.

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a self-picking farm and garden located on Dorskampweg in Wageningen, welcoming visitors from May 24 to November 1 each year. It offers a unique experience for all ages to harvest their own produce while enjoying the picturesque views of the Wageningse Eng. The farm emphasizes sustainable cultivation practices, growing flowers and fruits without chemical pesticides, with a focus on preserving nature, soil, and biodiversity. Visitors can self-pick a wide variety of seasonal offerings. The selection includes an extensive range of cut flowers, such as peonies, dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, heleniums, globe thistles, and sunflowers, among many others like asters, irises, lilies, roses, and sweet peas. Edible flowers like daylilies, hibiscus, and cornflowers are also available.

Stadsboerin Doetinchem is a vibrant 3.5-hectare urban farm and community hub located on the grounds of the former De Kruisberg prison. Its mission is to connect people with nature, the origin of their food, and each other, serving as a “green living room” for everyone. The farm features a diverse landscape, including a vegetable garden, an orchard with 70 unique fruit trees, a food forest, and a butterfly garden. It is also home to a small herd of Ouessant sheep, which help with grazing, and free-range chickens providing eggs. A dedicated bird forest is being developed, planted with various fruit-bearing trees and shrubs to serve as a foraging spot.

Erf Janz is a self-picking farm and garden situated in Voorthuizen, offering a diverse range of activities and experiences for visitors. The core of the establishment is its self-picking garden, where guests can harvest their own produce. Available for self-picking are various cut flowers, allowing visitors to create their own bouquets. The garden also features a selection of seasonal tree fruit and red fruit, including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. The farm operates using natural methods, without pesticides, to enhance biodiversity.

This self-picking garden, known as Plukbos Paardenspeelwei, is a community-driven initiative established in 2021 within a larger children’s playground area. Created by local residents, its purpose is to offer a public space where visitors can enjoy and pick a variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds from ecologically valuable trees and shrubs. While inspired by permaculture principles to enhance biodiversity and soil quality, it functions as a ‘picking forest’ rather than a full-scale food forest due to its smaller size and developmental stage.

Pluktuin ‘Uit de tuin van de buren’ is a small-scale flower nursery and picking garden located on the grounds of Hoeve Klein Mariëndaal, at the edge of Arnhem. Operated by Moniek de Bakker, who also runs a garden design studio, this picking garden cultivates flowers without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, allowing them to grow and bloom in harmony with the seasons. The garden covers approximately 1000 square meters and features 60 flower beds. These beds contain a diverse array of perennial plants, flower bulbs, ornamental grasses, and a vibrant selection of annuals that flourish during the summer months.

Iris’t Hobby Boeketten Pluktuin is a picking garden located in Brakel, Netherlands. It offers visitors the opportunity to self-pick flowers to create their own bouquets. Operating as a florist, the garden is noted to be always open. It can be contacted at 06 12030152. What visitors say This charming small, local self-picking garden is noted for its unique background story. Visitors can enjoy an independent picking experience by simply depositing cash into a designated mailbox.

Boomgaard ’t Straatje is a self-picking orchard primarily known for its apples. The farm previously offered an ‘Adopt an Apple Tree’ program, which has definitively ceased as of 2025, though previously adopted trees will remain on site. The orchard is currently evaluating the possibility of organizing self-picking days for 2025, as a significant infestation of apple leaf miner has severely impacted the harvest, resulting in very little fruit being available for picking. For contact, inquiries can be directed to Wouter van Teeffelen of WTE Fruitadvies in Zaltbommel.

This region features a network of picturesque walking routes, known as Klompenpaden, that invite exploration of diverse landscapes. Located near the rural area of Lienden, amidst a riverine landscape characterized by old riverbeds, dikes, and historical agricultural land, is a charming self-picking garden named ‘The Sugar Garden of the Betuwe’. The surrounding area is notably rich in fruit cultivation, featuring numerous fruit nurseries and traditional high-stem orchards. At ‘The Sugar Garden of the Betuwe’, visitors have the opportunity to pick their own produce, including various sweet fruits, vegetables, and flowers, immersing themselves in the local agricultural bounty.

Pluktuin Apeldoorn is a self-picking garden situated in the beautiful and tranquil Wiesel neighborhood, located at Wieselse Kampweg 41 on the grounds of Hoveniersbedrijf het Vinkenest. This garden offers visitors a serene natural environment where they can gather their own produce and create custom floral arrangements. Guests are welcome to self-pick a diverse selection of beautiful cut flowers, including a wide variety of Dahlias, to compose their own bouquets. The garden also provides small fruits for self-picking, such as delicious red currants, raspberries, and blackberries; containers are supplied for collecting these. While fresh vegetables are available, these are harvested by the garden’s volunteers or can be purchased from their small shop, rather than being self-picked by visitors.

Pluktuin De Keet is a self-picking garden and farm located in Vorden, established by Marieke Rossel in the spring of 2022. It invites visitors to enjoy its beautiful, redesigned grounds and pick their own flowers. The flower garden is typically open daily from late June to late September, from 9:00 to 20:00. Visitors can self-pick a diverse range of over 30 flower varieties, including Zinnia, Cornflower (in various colors), Dill, Bells of Ireland, Safflower, Love-in-a-mist, Cosmos, Scabiosa, Marigold, Strawflowers, Larkspur, Salvia, and various ornamental grasses.

Tuinderij Geworteld, managed by Elisiv Lindroth, is an organic vegetable and flower nursery spanning 6000 square meters of open ground and a 300 square meter greenhouse. Located at Krangstraat 11, 5314 AA, Bruchem, the farm focuses on cultivating seasonal produce and blooms with care for the earth and biodiversity, utilizing biological seeds and plant material without tractors or heating. Customers have several options to enjoy fresh offerings directly from the farm:

De Glinstertuin is a small-scale ecological nursery and picking garden located in De Glind, encompassing 7,000 square meters. The garden operates on natural principles, avoiding artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides, and adheres to EKO quality mark guidelines and permaculture practices to promote biodiversity. Visitors are welcome to explore the beautifully designed experience garden, which offers a serene environment to observe a diverse range of bees, butterflies, and birds. The garden also features educational elements and quiet spots for relaxation or meditation.

Kersentuin de Wendelenhutte is a self-picking farm located in Lintelo, specializing in cherry cultivation. The farm features a 1-hectare cherry orchard with 20 different varieties of sweet cherries, which allows for an extended harvest period of approximately 8 weeks, typically running from mid-June to early August. Among the cherry varieties available are early types such as Burlat, Merchant, and Vanda; mid-season varieties like Canada Giant, Oktavia, and Kordia; and late varieties including Regina, Sweetheart, and Karina.

Bloemrijk is an organic cut flower nursery and self-picking garden situated on the Wageningse Eng in Wageningen. The self-picking season runs from June 11th through September, allowing visitors to create their own unique bouquets from a wide array of biological cut flowers. The garden welcomes the public without appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For groups of eight or more, visits can be arranged by appointment on other weekdays. Bloemrijk operates with a strong commitment to nature, cultivating flowers organically without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and is SKAL certified.

Boerderijwinkel De Geer is a fourth-generation family farm situated in the picturesque Gendt, in the heart of the Betuwe region. This versatile agricultural business is dedicated to cultivating fruit and raising livestock, operating with a strong focus on pure, fresh, and local products. The farm offers visitors the opportunity to engage in self-picking activities, particularly during its annual Apple Picking Day. On this special occasion, guests can pick their own apples directly from the orchards. The event also features various farm activities suitable for all ages and a vibrant market with local delicacies and artisan products.

Dop’s Fruit and Picking Garden is located in the heart of Buurtschap Koudhoorn, within the Veluwe region, situated between Putten and Garderen. It serves as a welcoming stop for walkers and cyclists. Throughout the season, visitors can engage in self-picking activities. The garden offers a wide array of beautiful flowers for guests to compose their own bouquet for a fee of 5 euros. For produce, the available self-pick options vary by season and include strawberries, blackberries, various berries, plums, apples, pears, courgettes (zucchini), and pumpkins.

Boerderij Korenblik is an organic, mixed farm located in the scenic rural area between Warnsveld and Vorden, adjacent to the Hackfort estate. The farm operates on a sustainable, circular economy model, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, potatoes, and small fruits, while also raising cattle and pigs. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own produce. A specialty is the delicious strawberries and raspberries, which are available for self-picking from mid-May, sometimes extending deep into October. In addition, there is a beautiful organic flower garden, managed by Plukkerz, where visitors can pick their own flowers.

De Scholte is a multi-generational farm situated in Geesteren, Gelderland, operating as a flower farm, an arable farm, and a care farm. The flower farm, which began in 1980, specializes in various floral services, providing custom arrangements for occasions like weddings and funerals, as well as everyday bouquets. It offers flower arranging courses and workshops, hosts excursions, and organizes seasonal activities such as Christmas inspiration days and summer fairs. A notable feature of de Scholte is its self-picking garden, where visitors can gather their own bouquets. This extensive garden, complemented by an ornamental display, cultivates over 50 types of perennial plants and approximately 40 varieties of annuals, planted in stages to ensure continuous bloom throughout a long season. The picking season begins with early-blooming flowers like tulips and camassia, followed by perennials such as delphinium, peony, and yellow phlomus, and then a wide assortment of annuals, concluding with dahlias and chrysanthemums. Visitors receive a knife and guidance for picking, along with tips for flower care and longevity when checking out.

Ommuurdetuin, also known as The Walled Garden, is an agro-ecological organic nursery situated in the historic vegetable garden of King William III, located between Renkum and Wageningen. Established in 1999, the garden is dedicated to cultivating over 500 varieties of edible crops, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers. It operates on principles of vegan agriculture, focusing on biodiversity and soil health without the use of animal manure. The garden is open to visitors from April to October on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month. A farm shop on site sells fresh, seasonal produce, along with homemade jams, herbal teas, pickled vegetables, and plant materials such as seedlings, seeds, and potato tubers. Adjacent to the shop, a tea terrace offers a pleasant setting to enjoy coffee, fresh herbal teas, and homemade cakes, quiches, or soups while overlooking the garden.

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a biodynamic and nature-inclusive farm nestled in Halle, Achterhoek. Emphasizing a holistic approach, the farm is committed to sustainable practices, holding Demeter certification. It operates with care for the soil, plants, animals, and people, fostering a living cycle. Calves stay with their mothers in the family herd, cows retain their horns, and animals largely graze outdoors. The farm is energy self-sufficient, utilizing solar panels and a wood gasifier, and has been free of chemical treatments since 1998.

De Zonnegaard is a biodynamic farm located in Appen, Voorst, dedicated to sustainable agriculture. The farm employs practices such as meticulous soil care, extensive crop rotation, strip cultivation, and the use of certified organic fertilizers, while also prioritizing the distinct taste of its produce. Fresh produce can be obtained through various channels. An on-site farm shop in Voorst is open on Fridays, offering the farm’s own-grown vegetables, regional and imported fruit, dairy products, eggs, dry goods, and juices. The Zonnegaard also sells its goods at market stalls in Zutphen on Thursday mornings and Deventer on Saturdays. For regular access, customers can subscribe to weekly seasonal vegetable and/or fruit packages, available for pickup at various locations or directly at the farm.

Natuurcentrum Arnhem is an educational center focused on nature and sustainability, featuring several locations designed for learning and discovery. These include two organically managed city farms, Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat and Stadsboerderij Presikhaaf, along with the Molenplaats Sonsbeek visitor center and the Heemtuin Presikhaaf, a native plant garden showcasing various regional ecosystems. The city farms emphasize sustainable agricultural practices and the preservation of rare Dutch livestock breeds, including Lakenvelder and Blaarkop cattle, various chicken breeds, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and horses. Visitors can learn about farm life and animal care.

De Groene Schuur is an experiential farm and garden located in Groessen, offering a blend of cultivation, culinary activities, and events. The establishment operates a nursery, a regional shop, and a cooking studio situated within its greenhouses. The nursery cultivates a diverse array of fresh produce year-round, utilizing natural and environmentally conscious methods. In the greenhouses, a variety of tropical and forgotten vegetables are grown, alongside numerous types of peppers ranging from sweet to very spicy, fresh herbs, ornamental fruits, and edible flowers. Outdoors, hundreds of pumpkin and gourd varieties are grown, available from late July, in addition to seasonal potatoes and other vegetables.

Groentenhof Poelen & Het Balkon van Groesbeek is a farm run by Chris and Laura Poelen, situated at Derdebaan 12, 6561 KH Groesbeek, in an area referred to as the “Tuscany of the Netherlands.” The farm offers visitors the opportunity to self-pick pumpkins. Specific pumpkin-picking days are scheduled for all Sundays in September, and additionally, “Halloween Pumpkin Days” are held on the last three Sundays in October. On these designated days, picking is available from 10:00 to 17:00, and admission is free.

De Hoenderik is a fruit farm situated in Tricht, within the picturesque Betuwe region, offering a blend of fruit cultivation, agro-tourism, and hospitality. The farm provides a dedicated picking garden where visitors can harvest a variety of small fruits themselves, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and redcurrants. In addition to the self-picking options, De Hoenderik cultivates a broad range of fruits, such as apples (with varieties like Delcorf, Elstar, and Jonagold), pears (including Conference and Doyenné du Comice), cherries (such as Merchant, Kordia, and Regina), and plums. Many of these freshly grown fruits are available for purchase.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands, nestled between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Established in 1977, the farm cultivates a wide variety of fruits across more than twenty hectares of orchards. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own apples and pears on designated picking days. The farm grows numerous types of apples, including varieties like James Grieve, Elstar, Golden Delicious, and Jonagold, as well as several pear varieties such as Conference and Doyenné du Comice. In addition to apples and pears, De Woerdt also cultivates cherries, morello cherries, plums, and walnuts.

Stadsakker Wageningen is a self-picking vegetable farm situated on the Wageningse Eng. It provides an opportunity for individuals to harvest their own produce directly from the fields. The farm originated from the De Nieuwe Ronde initiative and, as of 2024, operates as one of three independent self-harvest gardens. Participation in the farm is membership-based, granting members 24/7 access to the fields throughout the growing season, which typically runs from late April to January. Harvesting is guided by a weekly list indicating available crops, and members are expected to pick sufficient produce for their household’s fresh consumption. Membership fees for the 2025 season are structured based on age: adults pay 255 euros, children aged 0-4 are free, 5-8 years cost 63.75 euros, 9-12 years cost 127.50 euros, and 13-18 years cost 191.00 euros, with a maximum family rate of 765 euros. Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list, with estimated wait times ranging from 2 to 6 years.