Noord-Brabant farms

FlowerWise is a sustainable, poison-free flower garden and creative studio located in Tilburg, at the address Koningshoeven 62. The garden is part of the location known as “Un bietje groen” and focuses on growing flowers in harmony with nature. It serves as an educational space and a place for personalized floral creations, including memorial arrangements. All plants and flowers are cultivated without chemicals, supporting local biodiversity and pollinators. Self-picking of flowers is only available when booked as part of a workshop or when ordering memorial flower arrangements. Visitors cannot simply come to pick on their own; picking is integrated into a guided experience. The workshop options include creating a bouquet on a vase, making a dried wreath, or learning to sow and grow flowers. These activities are available throughout the whole year, with the content adapted to the current season. The garden itself is open by appointment only, and the telephone line is available Monday through Saturday. Pick-up hours for orders are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, while Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday are closed for pick-ups.

Forever Flower Crafts is an ecological flower farm and pick-your-own garden located at Zorghoeve de Malbergh in Beek and Donk. The farm focuses on sustainably grown, seasonal blooms and offers a range of fresh and dried flower products, as well as custom services like bridal bouquet preservation and dried flower arrangements. The business operates with a strong emphasis on nature, creativity, and community. Visitors can self-pick flowers directly from the pluktuin (pick-your-own garden) during the open season. The garden is open from June through the end of the summer season. In 2026, the pluktuin reopens in June following a winter break and a temporary closure for a family expansion in May. The pick-your-own season runs through the summer, with the fresh flower season typically concluding around early autumn.

Pluck van het veld is a self-picking farm and community garden located in Cromvoirt, in the countryside near Den Bosch. The farm grows over 70 varieties of vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and flowers using no-dig, regenerative methods without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Members can join a seasonal subscription (Pluckabonnement) that runs from May through mid-December, offering weekly access to pick 5 to 15 types of vegetables and herbs, with additional small fruits and edible flowers throughout the season. The picking field is open every day during daylight hours for subscribers, and a gardener is typically present on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flower picking garden (Bloemenpluktuin) is available from late May to mid-October, and from 2026 onward it operates solely through seasonal subscriptions; a separate tulip picking event takes place in early spring (late March to early April) with over 7,500 organic tulip bulbs. The farm also hosts workshops (bouquet making, vegetable gardening), courses for aspiring market gardeners, guided tours, and corporate team events. A solidary pricing system allows members to pay according to their means. General contact hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00–17:00; Wednesday, Friday 9:00–16:00; Saturday 10:00–12:00) apply for inquiries, while the picking grounds remain accessible to subscribers throughout the season.

Pluk Vrolijk is a family-run pick-your-own flower garden and catering business located on a picturesque plot in Almkerk. The company focuses on offering a simple, nature-centered experience where visitors can cut their own bouquets from the flower field. The garden is open to the public for self-picking during two main seasons: a tulip season in spring (with recent openings in mid-April) and a summer season with wildflowers and dahlias, which runs from mid-July through the end of September. Visitors can also pre-order dahlia bulbs.

Tuinderij ’t Wild is a self-picking farm located in Rosmalen, near ’s-Hertogenbosch, that operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm produces high-quality, flavorful vegetables using an agro-ecological approach, without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and with a focus on soil health, biodiversity, and a short food supply chain. Instead of a traditional store, the farm works with participants known as “Deelgenoten” (shareholders), who invest in a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season and then come to pick their own vegetables weekly throughout the growing season.

Sophia’s Tuin is a biological farm and garden located in Oosterhout, Netherlands. The farm produces and sells healthy, fresh, seasonal organic vegetables and fruit, and is committed to working without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Operating on a foundation of soil health, biodiversity, and connection between the land, food, and people, the farm is Skal-certified and is in the process of transitioning from biological to biodynamic (Demeter) cultivation methods. The farm also serves as a recognized learning and work placement, a venue for school garden education, and a place for personal growth and volunteer work.

Bloemenpluktuin Eikenburg is a flower picking garden located on the Eikenburg estate in the Stratum-Zuid area of Eindhoven. It provides a natural, chemical-free environment where visitors can pick their own seasonal flowers directly from the field. The garden is also a venue for workshops, seasonal celebrations, and special events. During the self-picking season, which typically runs from approximately June to mid-October, visitors can pick a variety of locally grown, seasonal blooms. Picking is done using scissors, and it is recommended to bring a container with water. The cost for a bouquet is a fixed price of €11, €17.50, or €31, depending on the size chosen. Payment can be made via QR code, payment request, or with a picking voucher or subscription.

Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten is a family-run operation in Sint-Michielsgestel that has been a staple in the local community for over 65 years. The business combines a plant nursery, a flower shop (bloemisterij), a pick-your-own flower garden (pluktuin), and a seasonal tea house (theehuis). The pick-your-own garden is open from July until the first frost, offering roughly 80 to 90 varieties of flowers. Visitors can pick asters, roses, delphiniums (ridderspoor), phlox, cosmos, dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers to create their own field bouquets.

Herenboeren Op ’t Lies is a cooperative farm located on the outskirts of Breda, run by approximately 250 member households alongside a professional farmer. Established in 2020, the farm operates on about 20 hectares of leased land at the corner of the Sprundelsebaan and Liesdreef. It is a mixed farm that produces a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, eggs, and, for those who choose, meat. The farm follows regenerative, nature-driven principles, avoiding chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and focuses on building healthy soil and supporting biodiversity. Members are co-owners of the cooperative and receive a share of the weekly harvest.

Zorgpluktuin ’t Voortje is a pick-your-own flower garden and daytime activity center located in Mierlo. The garden is open to the public from 1 June to 30 September, offering the opportunity to walk through the fields with a basket and scissors, cut a variety of flowers, and arrange them into a bouquet at an on-site table. The flowers available for picking include many varieties not typically found in flower shops, as well as grasses and native plants. The garden is open for self-picking on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00. The business is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays. In addition to the pick-your-own experience, visitors can enjoy coffee, tea, or soft drinks on the terrace, along with pie from a local bakery. The facility also offers daytime activities for adults with dementia, Parkinson’s, somatic complaints, or those experiencing loneliness, with programs focused on nature, gardening, flower arranging, and social activities. The site has parking available on the property and provides gender-neutral toilet facilities. The business holds a quality mark from the Dutch Federation of Agriculture and Care and is affiliated with SSZ. It has a rating of 4.8 stars based on 28 reviews.

At Corien Veron Bloem en Atelier Pluktuin in Esbeek, the focus is on locally grown, biological flowers cultivated with respect for nature and the seasons. The farm features a pick-your-own flower garden where visitors can cut their own bouquets from approximately 50 to 60 different varieties, including asters, sunflowers, phlox, cosmos, zinnias, dahlias, and ornamental grasses. The pick-your-own garden is open from June through September when the flowers are in full bloom. In addition to self-picking, pre-made, freshly cut bouquets are also available for purchase. The business provides floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and special occasions, and offers creative workshops for groups of six or more that focus on seasonal themes. The on-site atelier also sells dried flowers. The location is wheelchair accessible with designated parking. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, or contactless mobile payment. Services include in-store pickup and delivery. Business is conducted by appointment only.

Ut Ouw Goed is a family-run picking garden and food forest located in De Moer, Netherlands. Originally a tree nursery, the property was transformed starting in 2017 into an experience garden that combines a flower picking garden, a food forest, and a nature pond. The site also features an apiary with beehives, making it a haven for pollinators. The garden is designed for relaxation and exploration, with wheelchair-accessible paths, a barefoot path, a sandbox for children, and a Jeu de Boules court.

De Langendam is a family-run flower farm, dried flower shop, ceramics studio, and holiday accommodation located at ’t Vaartje 108 in Waspik, North Brabant. The farm has been in the family for generations and has been growing flowers on the land for around 40 years, with the pick-your-own garden opening in 2005. The business focuses on sustainably and naturally grown flowers, with no pesticides used. In addition to the flower garden, there is a year-round shop selling dried flowers, a ceramics workshop, and a B&B called ’t Schuurke.

Roks Streekwinkel is a family-run farm and countryside shop located in the polder area near the village of Fijnaart. The fruit farm has been active since 1964 and currently spans over 15 hectares of orchards. The farm grows a variety of fruit in an environmentally conscious manner and holds a Global-GAP certification. The attached shop, originally opened in 1975, sells produce from the farm’s own orchards alongside a range of artisanal regional products from local farmers and producers.

Van Grotel – Blauwe Bessen Cultuur is a family-run farm located in Nuenen, in the Brabant countryside, specializing in growing blueberries for over 25 years. The farm has been cultivating blueberries on its fields for more than 50 years, starting with the founder’s parents who initially grew asparagus, vegetables, and strawberries before turning to blueberries in 1970. The farm emphasizes natural growing methods and careful plant care, including winter pruning and the use of bumblebees and bees for pollination in spring. The farm offers a 15,000 m² self-picking field where visitors can pick their own blueberries during the picking season, which typically runs from July to August. Guests receive buckets and instructions upon arrival and can take their picked berries home at a reduced price. In addition to fresh blueberries, the farm sells a variety of products made from its own blueberries, including frozen blueberries (available from July to mid-September), jam, syrup, juice, compote, blueberry beer, wine, liqueur, honey, chocolate, macarons, muffins, bavarois, and ice cream. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance available. The farm is a member of the Cooperative Royal Fruitmasters Group.

Pluktuin de Grens is a pick-your-own flower garden located on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium in Baarle-Nassau. This dynamic business focuses on creating a balanced natural environment, and includes a pond where frogs and ducks can be found. The garden is run by a female entrepreneur, accepts debit cards, credit cards, and contactless mobile payments. The garden offers a wide diversity of flowers that visitors can pick themselves, including returning varieties such as cornflowers, cosmos, dahlias, coneflowers (Echinacea), zinnias, scabious (beemdkroon), sea lavender (lamsoor), and strawflowers/dried flowers, among many others. New flower types are introduced each year, with selections made based on color, customer demand, and natural balance.

FrankenFruit is a family-run fruit and vegetable farm located in Bergen op Zoom, on the Balsedreef. Established for five generations, the farm spans 12 hectares and features an on-site shop where you can purchase freshly harvested produce, as well as a range of homemade products. The farm is known for its self-picking experience, allowing visitors to harvest fruits and vegetables directly from the fields and trees. The self-picking season runs from medio June to mid-November. Available produce for picking includes a wide variety of fruits such as cherries, raspberries, red currants, gooseberries, loganberries, strawberries, blackberries, plums, pears, and multiple apple varieties (including Santana, Gala, Pinova, Golden Delicious, Cox’ Orange, Jonagold, Elstar, Wellant, Goudreinet, and Red Topaz). Vegetables that can be picked include rhubarb (available from late May to mid-June), broad beans, sugar corn, courgettes, and other seasonal greens. In addition, the farm offers homemade apple cider, apple-pear syrup, fruit juices, jams, chutneys, and honey when available.

Jan Janssen Fruitbedrijf is a fruit farm and poultry operation located in Budel, Netherlands, with an additional picking location in Achel, Belgium. The farm specializes in cultivating American blueberries (blauwe bessen), which are known for being larger than their wild counterparts. Visitors can engage in self-picking during the harvest season, which runs from early July to mid-September. The self-picking u-pick season for 2025 begins on Saturday, July 5. Guests are welcome to bring their own buckets or containers, which are weighed before picking so that only the harvested berries are paid for. The farm is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the season. Outside of the harvest season, a range of blueberry products such as jam, juice, wine, syrup, and dessert sauce are available for purchase at the Budel location. The business is also active at local markets and fairs in the region. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten is an ecological pick-your-own garden located in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda in North Brabant. It operates as a social community project where vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers are grown sustainably, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can become harvest participants through a seasonal subscription, which allows them to pick vegetables weekly from April through October (approximately 30 weeks). The garden offers over 30 different crops including potatoes, tomatoes, various lettuce and bean varieties, cabbages, corn, peppers, courgettes, carrots, beets, and herbs like rosemary, thyme, and multiple types of mint. Small fruit such as raspberries and blackberries are also available. The flower garden opens in July and is freely accessible to everyone, with or without a subscription; visitors can pay per bouquet or use a stamp card for discounts. Throughout the season, the farm organizes activities like flower arrangement workshops and community dinners. The garden is open from April to October, Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 until sunset, and Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00. Staff or volunteers are present to assist on Wednesday afternoons (13:00–16:30) and Saturday mornings (9:00–13:00).

Op het Erf is a small-scale farm and garden located in Heeswijk-Dinther, set within the natural landscape of the Aa valley. The farm features traditional landscape elements such as pollard willows, hedgerows, ponds, and a high-stem fruit orchard, offering a place to enjoy the scenery and local produce. Visitors can self-pick flowers and fruit directly from the garden. The fruit orchard includes apples, pears, plums, cherries, and nuts. The farm’s products are available seasonally, though specific picking months are not listed; the farm is open year-round except for announced holiday closures.

Pluktuin Mooy is a flower garden located at Kasteelweg in Aarle-Rixtel, dedicated to growing flowers in a natural and sustainable way, without the use of toxins or heated greenhouses. The garden is operated by a female entrepreneur and was born from a deep passion for nature and flowers. The focus is on seasonal, locally grown blooms that are rich in color, scent, and life. Visitors can self-pick their own flowers directly from the fields. The garden is open for picking during the season, which runs from approximately spring through late summer. In addition to self-picking, the garden offers services such as flower subscriptions, gift certificates, and hosting special events like professional mini photo shoots and yoga sessions amidst the flowers. A separate service called “Mooy’s Tuinhulp” provides natural garden design, maintenance, and advice on Thursdays, when the garden is closed to the public.

Philips Fruittuin is a green oasis located within the urban area of Eindhoven, founded in 1928 by Anton Philips. It is a 12-hectare orchard featuring apple, pear, and plum trees. The farm offers the chance to pick your own apples and pears during special Apple Picking Days, which take place in September, when the fruit is ripe. The pick-your-own experience includes receiving a bag to fill with fruit directly from the trees. In addition to the orchard, there is a pancake restaurant known as De Proeftuin, a farm shop called Landwinkel selling local and organic produce, and a meeting hub named PIT. Guided tours of the orchard are available from April to October, and other activities include picnic baskets, a treasure hunt, and pruning workshops.

Sprankenhof is a biodynamic farm, garden, farm shop, and kitchen located in Udenhout, in the province of North Brabant. Situated on a historic “boshoeve” (forest farm) dating back to 1779, the farm is run by a family committed to ecological and sustainable agriculture. The business has been certified 100% organic since 2007 and has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since October 2024. The on-site kitchen holds the EKO Gold 100% certification, ensuring all food and drinks served are fully organic. The farm is LGBTQ+ friendly and run by a female entrepreneur.

’t Fazantje is a farm and activity center located at Fazantenweg 51 in the rural area of Dongen, North Brabant. The farm offers a variety of seasonal outdoor activities suitable for families, groups, and children’s parties, including a corn maze, a flower picking garden, a pumpkin hollowing activity, bird feeder making, an escape room, boerengolf (a type of farm golf), and family bike and scooter rentals. The farm also sells produce from its own cultivation, such as broad beans and potatoes starting in early June, pumpkins from the beginning of September, and Christmas trees from the end of November.

De Plukkerij is a pick-your-own flower garden located in Bosschenhoofd. Run by two sisters, the garden offers a space for visitors to create their own bouquets by cutting a variety of flowers directly from the field. In addition to the pick-your-own experience, the garden features a terrace for drinks and a shop selling homemade jams, syrups, chutneys, and fruit juices made from produce grown on site. The property also hosts creative workshops for both adults and children, and offers professional garden design services under the name Tak en Tuin.

Nestled in the countryside near Rijsbergen, in the heart of Europe’s largest strawberry-growing region, Het Aardbeienterras is a family-run strawberry farm and recreation center. Since the 1950s, the Bastiaansen family has been cultivating strawberries with passion and care, and since 1997, they have welcomed visitors to enjoy the farm, its produce, and a wide range of activities. The farm focuses on sustainable, environmentally-friendly growing practices, using green energy and biological pest control. Entry and parking are always free for all visitors.

Pluktuin Oss is a private, natural flower garden open to visitors during specific times of the season. The garden is designed as an experience, where guests can enjoy the flowers, butterflies, and birds while having the opportunity to pick their own bouquet. It is a self-service operation; upon entry, instructions are provided, and buckets of water and scissors are available for use. After picking, a measuring board determines the cost of the bouquet, with payment placed in a cash box. Only cash is accepted. In addition to picking, the garden features a barefoot path that allows visitors to walk between the flowers and experience different textures underfoot. For those unable to visit, pre-ordered buckets of flowers are available for pickup. Gift vouchers are also offered.

Buurtvereniging In d’n Hof, located in the Schaijk neighborhood of Akkerwinde II, is an active community association that manages a community garden. This garden is a shared space for residents of the surrounding streets, including Hofse Hoeve, Mackenhof, Morijnenhof, Broodakker, and Ekstershoef. The garden, measuring 10 by 20 meters, offers a variety of fruit and herbs for the community to pick. Visitors can self-pick produce such as apples and herbs like mint. The garden is a community-driven project, created and maintained by local volunteers. The garden is part of the neighborhood’s green spaces and is accessible to residents. Business hours are not specified for the garden, as it is an open community amenity. As a community garden (Gemeenschapstuin), it is generally accessible during daylight hours throughout the growing season. Additional neighborhood features include a water tap, part of the Join the Pipe project, providing drinking water for children playing sports.

Pluktuin Uden is a self-picking farm located at Hooistraat in Uden, Netherlands. The farm offers a vegetable, berry, fruit, and herb garden where subscribers can come to pick fresh produce directly from the plants. The farm is open for picking throughout the week. The business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 07:00 to 19:00; Thursday and Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00; and the farm is closed on Sundays. The operation status is active.

Rianne’s Pluktuin is an ecological pick-your-own flower garden located at Eind 1b in Breugel, Netherlands. The garden is managed with a fully ecological approach, focusing on sustainable flower cultivation. Visitors can pick a variety of ecologically grown flowers directly from the field. The garden is open for picking from the start of the growing season, with operations running on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00. The garden is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Additional produce available includes edible flowers and vegetables, which are cultivated at a separate plot at Volkstuinvereniging Bokt. The garden operates as a living tribute and is managed by a local flower enthusiast who also practices ecological flower styling.

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.

Martinushoeve is a small-scale agricultural project located in Ossendrecht, Netherlands, where participants can harvest fresh produce directly from the fields. Operating on a community-supported agriculture model, the farm grows a wide variety of crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. The growing methods focus on working in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy soil. The self-picking season runs annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this period, members can harvest vegetables (including peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, root vegetables, cabbages, and leafy greens), fruits (such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, rhubarb, and melons), and a selection of culinary and tea herbs (including parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, dill, coriander, mint, and more). Additionally, the farm offers cut flowers from cultivated beds and a wildflower meadow, as well as edible flowers like nasturtium, borage, and calendula. Participants can also collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and enjoy honey produced by the farm’s beehives.

Pop-up Plukweide Breda is a temporary self-picking meadow and park located at Duivelsbruglaan 46, 4836 AA Breda, in the Netherlands. It is a family-friendly destination suitable for children, offering a unique opportunity to pick your own produce directly from the field. The farm is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can enjoy self-picking activities throughout the entire growing season, with the farm operating year-round. The specific types of produce available for picking are not detailed, but the farm focuses on fresh vegetables and other seasonal crops. Additional information about specific offerings and peak picking months can be found on-site or through other local listings.