Zeeland farms

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-harvest and pick-your-own garden located on Landbouwweg in Ritthem, situated between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, allowing participants to become “harvest partners” by purchasing a harvest share. The farm is committed to ecological practices, cultivating produce without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure, and has been biologically certified for its main growing area since 2023. As a harvest partner, individuals self-pick their weekly produce, with the general season for vegetables running from May through November. While some produce may be available outside this period, it’s not always sufficient for a full week’s needs. The farm aims to expand its offerings to include a wider variety of herbs, small fruit, and flowers. Members are encouraged to harvest only what they can consume fresh, though exceptions for preserving or freezing are communicated when large harvests permit. Potatoes are grown on the farm but are purchased separately by weight after harvest.

De Boer van Middelburg is a family farm situated on the outskirts of Middelburg in Zeeland, with a farming legacy spanning over 100 years. The farm focuses on sustainable and unsprayed cultivation, offering a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce. Customers can access vegetables through a weekly subscription service, which provides enough diverse, unsprayed produce for three healthy meals. This typically includes green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, sturdy options such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and colorful beets, with offerings varying by season. These vegetable packages are prepared weekly on Tuesdays or Saturdays and are available for daily pick-up.

Located in Cadzand, Zeeland, Essenhoeve is a traditional farm offering a serene getaway with various amenities. A key feature is its charming flower picking garden, which opens daily from 9:00 to 20:00, typically starting each July. Visitors can enjoy the experience of creating their own beautiful bouquets by selecting and cutting vibrant summer flowers that flourish on the Zeeland clay. All necessary materials for arranging a bouquet are provided on-site. The cost of a self-picked bouquet is determined by its size, with prices ranging from approximately €4 for a smaller bunch to around €10 for a more substantial one.

This location, known as Camping ’t Zeeuws Knoopje, is nestled on a historic monumental farm in Aagtekerke, Zeeland, combining a tranquil mini-campsite with an active arable farm. It offers a variety of accommodation options, including 20 spacious camping pitches and four unique rentals: a holiday home (’t Boerenhuis), a chalet (’t Zwaluwnest), a refurbished former pigsty (’t Varkenshokje) for trekkers, and a fully-equipped caravan (’t Koekoeksnest). Guests have the opportunity to delve into the world of arable farming, with the resident farmer cultivating a diverse range of crops such as potatoes, onions, sugar beets, wheat, barley, grass seed, and brown beans. Educational excursions are offered to explain the agricultural process, and visitors are even welcome to assist with the harvest of potatoes and onions during the appropriate season. For those interested in floriculture, a designated area allows for the self-picking of flowers with a special picking voucher.

This adults-only garden and farm is situated in Zeeland, surrounded by a nature reserve and its own agricultural land, with the dunes, beach, and the town of Zoutelande within walking distance. A prominent feature is the flower-picking garden, operational from July through the end of September. Here, visitors can self-pick a variety of annual flowers, such as sunflowers, zinnias, love-in-a-mist, larkspur, dill, marigolds, sorghum, calendula, and cornflowers, to create their own bouquets. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset, offering a self-service system where tools are provided, and payment is based on the bouquet’s size.

Charlotte’s Pumpkins (Charlotte’s Pompoenen) is a specialized farm located in IJzendijke, focusing predominantly on pumpkins and related produce. The main pumpkin season runs annually from September 1st to October 31st. During this period, visitors can explore a dedicated pumpkin path and witness the cultivation of over 400 different varieties. Guests have the opportunity to self-pick their own produce, primarily pumpkins, as well as gourds, ornamental cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines, which are all part of the seasonal offering.

Located on the fertile clay soils of Noord-Beveland in Zeeland, this farm and garden benefits from abundant sunshine. It operates a shop, open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM during the pumpkin season, which typically runs from August through December. Here, visitors can find a diverse range of over 50 varieties of edible and decorative pumpkins and gourds, including large Halloween pumpkins. The farm features an extensive pumpkin garden, inviting guests to explore various types of pumpkins, bottle gourds, and even artichoke fields. Additionally, there is an expanded picking garden, which typically opens from July. In this self-picking garden, visitors can gather flowers from over 60 different types, including a dedicated dahlia picking garden and a perennial garden. Shears and elastic bands are provided for convenience.

Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin, located at Vlissingsestraat 3, 4371 RA Koudekerke, is a charming establishment that functions as both a tea house and a self-picking garden. The picking garden offers visitors the opportunity to harvest their own flowers, specifically a wide variety of annual flowers, which are typically available for picking and enjoyment during the months of July and August. Adjacent to the garden, the tea house provides a cozy setting where guests can enjoy a range of beverages, delicious homemade cakes, and a menu featuring breakfast and lunch options. For groups, various arrangements are available, including sharing lunches, as well as cold and warm buffets. The tea house also offers dedicated Afternoon Tea and High Tea experiences.

’t Blommerondje is a pick-your-own garden and tea garden located in Zeeland, offering a pure experience for visitors. The main attraction is the pick-your-own garden, where guests can harvest their own fresh bouquets of flowers. This garden operates on a self-service basis, with payment available via QR code or cash. Beyond flower picking, the location features several other attractions. There is a tea garden offering coffee, tea, soft drinks, and pastries, as well as options for high tea and picnic baskets. While the pick-your-own garden is open from May to October (Monday to Saturday, 10:00-20:00), the tea garden, typically open from June with specific hours, is currently closed for the season.

Hof Zjevernie is a flower farm located at Korte Heerenstraat 5 in Oostburg, operated by Marjan de Feijter. Situated on a former 1922 farm, it cultivates a diverse range of beautiful flowers on fertile clay soil, grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides and harvested according to the seasons. The farm is primarily known for its self-picking garden. However, it is currently closed for self-picking until March 2026, when it is scheduled to reopen.

This farm and garden, located in Heinkenszand, Zeeland, operates with a strong focus on artisanal, fresh, sustainable, and animal-friendly products. Many items are grown directly on their own farm, while others are carefully sourced from certified local businesses within Zeeland, emphasizing quality and fair practices. The farm utilizes solar energy and environmentally responsible cultivation methods, including minimal use of pesticides and the promotion of natural pest control through initiatives like flower borders and bee boxes in their orchards.

Located in Vrouwenpolder, Walcheren, adjacent to the nature reserve Oranjezon, this charming establishment, run by Martin and Carien Duvekot, offers a variety of rural experiences. The fruit farm cultivates apples, pears, plums, and kiwiberries. During September and October, visitors have the opportunity to pick their own apples and pears directly from the orchard, often referred to as apple-picking days. In addition to the self-picking experience, a well-stocked farm shop sells seasonal fruit from its own orchard, along with homemade juices, jams, regional Zeeland products, farmhouse dairy, cheese, nuts, delicacies, sheep wool creams, and gift items. Freshly baked bread, croissants, and sourdough bread can also be ordered.

Sint Anthonijshoek is a multi-generational arable farm situated on the outskirts of Koudekerke in Zeeland, conveniently located near some of the sunniest beaches in the Netherlands. This destination offers a diverse range of activities and amenities for visitors. The farm features a dedicated pick-your-own garden, known as a “Pluktuin,” where guests can gather their own beautiful bouquets. From late July onwards, the garden blossoms with various types of annual flowers, which are sown each May. While picking, visitors are encouraged to choose from the main field, as a separate area is designated for flowers grown specifically for seed.

“Zeeuws Genieten” is a family-run fruit farm and mini-campsite nestled in the polder of Waarde, Zeeland, offering a serene countryside experience. The site features an eatery, “Zeeuws Genieten bij Iris,” which serves homemade dishes and local products, and hosts various events from high teas to pizza nights. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own produce directly from the farm. This includes a variety of small fruits such as strawberries, cherries, raspberries, plums, blackberries, red currants, and pears. Additionally, guests can help harvest vegetables and herbs from a small garden and gather fresh eggs laid by the farm’s chickens. The farm also provides guided tours to showcase its fruit cultivation, and a farm shop sells fresh fruit, juices, homemade jam, and eggs.

Landwinkel Weststrate is a farm located in Middelburg, specializing in fruit cultivation with 13 hectares of orchards. The farm, which began as a mixed operation in 1959, evolved into a dedicated fruit farm after being taken over in 1990 by Harry and Heleen Provoost. The farm hosts annual self-picking days, usually in the autumn, offering a family-friendly experience. During these events, visitors can pick their own Delcorf, Elstar, and Goudreinet apples. Additionally, Winterriet and Gieser Wildeman cooking pears are available for self-picking. These occasions often include warm waffles, drinks, children’s activities, and rides on a picking train through the orchard.

This is a vibrant collection of local farms and gardens, offering an authentic experience focused on fresh, regional produce. Visitors are invited to connect directly with the source of their food and engage in various rural activities. A particular highlight for many is the opportunity for self-picking. Guests can personally harvest fresh produce such as cherries, apples, pears, plums, kiwi berries, pumpkins, small fruits, various seasonal vegetables, and a selection of herbs. Many locations also feature beautiful picking gardens where visitors can gather their own fresh flowers to create custom bouquets.

Minicamping De Bloementuin, located in Sint-Annaland, Zeeland, offers a peaceful retreat with views of a vibrant flower garden and close proximity to the sea. This mini-campsite provides various pitches for campers, including standard spots, smaller trekker spots, and a safari tent, all equipped with electricity and water connections. Adjacent to the camping grounds, visitors will find a self-picking garden. This garden is open from late June through September, allowing guests to gather and create their own beautiful bouquets of flowers for a fee.

This biological self-picking garden, ’t Oogstuuntje, located in Poortvliet, is part of a family business with over a century of horticultural experience, operating organically since 2000. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own organic vegetables and fruits directly from the plant. The garden operates seasonally, typically opening in the summer from mid-May, and provides free entry. Guests can wander among the crops, learn about organic farming practices that forgo harmful pesticides and chemicals, and pay only for the produce they gather. The farm is committed to sustainability, growing crops in the open ground and utilizing old plant material for compost.

This is a vibrant community garden, known as Volkstuinvereniging Levenslust, located in Vlissingen, Netherlands, near Intratuin Koudekerke. The complex spans approximately 7 hectares and comprises over 200 individual plots, ranging from 125 to 250 square meters, where members cultivate their own produce. While primarily a community of individual gardeners, a special “snack garden” (snoeptuin) is maintained for residents of WVO Zorg (a foundation for the elderly), offering them a direct self-picking experience. From this dedicated plot, visitors can pick fresh vegetables such as onions, beets, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, and cucumbers, along with fruits like apples, pears, strawberries, plums, and various berries. Ornamental flowers are also available for picking from this garden.

This garden, Zeeland Dahlia, located in Heinkenszand, specializes in the cultivation of dahlias, offering an impressive collection of over 450 different varieties. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own dahlias directly from the garden. The self-picking season runs from mid-July until the last weekend of September. During this period, the garden is generally open every Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM. An annual open garden event, inviting the public to explore, is held on the last Saturday and Sunday of August, from 10 AM to 5 PM. For those wishing to visit and pick dahlias on weekdays, appointments can be made by telephone for morning hours. In addition to self-picking, freshly cut dahlias are available for purchase directly from the farm’s home address (Julianastraat 3, Heinkenszand) on Saturdays between 10 AM and 12 PM, and on weekdays by prior phone arrangement, where visitors can select their own flowers or acquire a pre-cut bunch.

De Fruitgaard is a self-picking farm and garden located just outside Haamstede in Zeeland, offering a range of rural activities and products. The site features a farm shop (Landwinkel), a mini-camping, and dedicated areas for visitors to harvest their own produce. In its orchard, the farm cultivates various fruits. During annual “Appelplukdagen,” visitors can pick their own apples, including varieties like Delcorf, Elstar, Topaz, Goudreinette, Santana, and Wellant, as well as pears, specifically Conference and Gieser wildeman.

Landwinkel Oude Stoof is a fruit farm and farm shop located in Hengstdijk, Zeeland, known for its focus on regional quality products and a short, transparent supply chain. The farm cultivates its own apples, pears, plums, and sweet cherries, which are available for purchase in the shop. Visitors can engage in self-picking days for apples and pears, typically organized on Saturdays in August, September, and extending into October. Available apple varieties for self-picking include Delcorf, Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette, and Golden Delicious. For pears, visitors can pick Triomphe, Conference, Doyenné du Comice (eating pears), and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy (stewing pears).

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a farm that provides opportunities for visitors to pick their own produce and offers a self-service fruit cart. For those interested in flowers, a dedicated flower picking garden is available, situated adjacent to the farm’s orchard. This garden is open daily from June until the end of October, welcoming visitors from sunrise to sunset to pick their own bouquets. It operates on a self-service basis, with snips and buckets provided, although visitors may also bring their own tools. Payment is determined by the thickness of the collected bouquet, accepted either in cash or via a QR code using a Dutch banking application. The flower garden closes for winter preparations after October and anticipates reopening for a new picking season.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag offers opportunities for self-picking fruit and flowers, along with a self-service fruit stand. Visitors can pick their own apples and pears during designated “Zelfplukdagen,” which typically occur on two Saturdays in September, from 10:00 to 16:00. These fruit-picking events are held at the “Op Noten” orchard on Schepenlaan, located south of the Othene district in Terneuzen, which is a separate location from the farm’s main address. For fruit picking, guests should bring their own bags, crates, or boxes. Payment is accepted in cash or via a QR code using a Dutch banking app, as no card machine is available. There is no entry fee, and activities like a treasure hunt and a ride on the “stoofpeerexpress” are free. Self-pickable apple varieties include Jonagored, with Goudreinet also available for gathering from a bin. For pears, visitors can pick Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy stewing pears, while Gieser Wildeman stewing pears are also available for gathering from a bin. During these days, coffee, tea, and apple crumble cake are served, and apple juice is available for purchase.

This establishment in Zeeland provides comprehensive gardening and landscaping services. It specializes in the design, construction, and renovation of gardens, including the laying of terraces and driveways with durable, low-maintenance materials. The services extend to general garden upkeep, covering both periodic and one-time maintenance tasks throughout the year, with a particular focus on preparing gardens for the autumn and winter seasons. This includes pruning, lawn care, clearing leaves, protecting plants from frost, and cleaning drainage systems. Additionally, the service offers the construction of wooden elements such as pergolas, fences, and decking, and provides sustainable gardening solutions for both private and business clients.

This farm and garden is situated on the Hof ter Linde estate in Zeeland, spanning 6 hectares and dedicated to permaculture principles. It emphasizes a harmonious relationship with nature, cultivating pure, nutritious, and flavorful produce through methods like minimal soil disturbance and the integration of animals such as chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep. Visitors can stay in various accommodations, from “back to basic” camping with their own tent or camper in a 3-hectare food forest, to furnished tents or a more luxurious holiday home. The camping facilities are available from April to September.

Tuin ’t Hofje is a rural garden and shop situated at Noordweg 4 in Biggekerke. The property encompasses a diverse and beautifully landscaped garden featuring ornamental borders in various red tones with swaying grasses, areas abundant with hydrangeas and rhododendrons, and a charming elongated section where euphorbias and epimedium thrive. An impressive pear tree stands within a boxwood circle, blooming with flower bulbs and sweet woodruff in April and May. There is also a cottage-style garden vibrant with many varieties of roses, penstemon, red sage, digitalis, and monarda. Adjacent to the flower gardens, there is a vegetable garden bordered by a meadow with fruit trees, where sheep graze. A dedicated bulb garden, established with thousands of flower bulbs, presents a colorful display, especially in April, with specific open days for viewing.

Catharina Maria Hof is a diverse destination located in Kamperland, Zeeland, functioning as a camping site, a care farm, and an art space. The farm features a shop offering a variety of fresh, local products sourced from its own garden, greenhouse, kitchen, and workshop. Here, visitors can purchase organic eggs, homemade jams (including strawberry, plum, rosehip, and berry varieties), honey, fresh vegetables, and herbs. A unique aspect of the farm is the opportunity for guests to actively participate in harvesting, allowing them to dig up carrots and cut fresh heads of lettuce directly from the garden. Delicious organic vegetables and potatoes are also available for purchase.

This rural retreat, “Boerenrustcamping De Kermisrose” and its tea garden “De Stokroos,” is located in Nieuwerkerk, Zeeland. It is managed by Andre, who also runs an agricultural business, and Jacqueline, who crafts delicious homemade cakes and meals for the tea garden. The tea garden provides a serene setting where visitors can enjoy a wide selection of over 50 types of tea or coffee, paired with fresh homemade cakes, including seasonal varieties and a classic apple pie. The menu extends to lunch options like pancakes and farmer’s lunches, alongside three-course dinners that highlight regional and fresh ingredients, offering choices of fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes. Desserts often feature fresh fruit, and seasonal vegetables are incorporated into dishes like cheese fondue. High tea, mini high tea, and various buffets, such as a “Boerenbroodmaaltijd” (farmer’s bread meal) with homemade soup and local specialties, are also available. The tea garden can accommodate private events, family celebrations, and business meetings for up to 35 guests.

Vitaminehoek De Kragge is a farm shop located in Meliskerke, Zeeland, offering a wide array of fresh, local, and sustainably produced goods. Established in 2003, the farm prides itself on providing products directly from its own cultivation and from nearby regional farmers. The farm shop offers a comprehensive selection of produce, including: Fruits: A vast range of apples (e.g., Elstar, Jonagold, Granny Smith), strawberries, apricots, pineapples, avocados, bananas, various mandarins and oranges (including blood oranges), blueberries, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, dates, grapes (pitted and seedless, various colors), pomegranates, grapefruits, kaki fruit, kiwis, lychees, lemons, limes, mangos, melons (Cantaloupe, Galia, Honeydew), nectarines, passionfruit, pears (Conference, Doyenne du Comice), peaches, and plums. Vegetables: Asparagus (green, peeled), eggplant, raw and cooked beets, broccoli, various cabbages (Chinese, green, red, kale), bunch carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, cucumbers, endive, leeks, different types of lettuce (oak leaf, frisee, iceberg, butterhead, rocket, purslane), mushrooms (oyster, chestnut, white), onions (including spring onions and ginger root), pak choi, parsnips, bell peppers (various colors, sweet pointed), chili peppers, fresh peas and snow peas, butternut squash, radishes, rhubarb, Romanesco, rutabaga, turnip greens, and zucchini. Potatoes: Numerous varieties such as Bildstar, Frieslander, and Nicola, suitable for mashing, frying, or general use, alongside sweet potatoes and pre-prepared options like peeled or pre-cooked potato slices and wedges. In addition to fresh produce, customers can find dairy products, eggs, various cuts of meat (such as beef, sausages, meatballs), legumes, a selection of homemade salads, fresh juices and drinks, various cheeses, and regional specialties.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag operates as a farm offering various self-picking experiences and farm-fresh produce. Visitors can enjoy a flower picking garden located adjacent to the main orchard, where they can gather their own bouquets of wildflowers. This garden is open daily from June until the end of October, from sunrise to sunset, operating on a self-service basis with payment determined by the bouquet’s thickness. For fruit enthusiasts, the farm organizes dedicated self-picking days for apples and pears, typically held on two Saturdays in September. During these events, visitors are welcomed to pick their own fruit from the “Op Noten” orchard, situated at Schepenlaan, south of the Othene district in Terneuzen. The self-pick produce available includes Jonagored apples, and Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy pears. Additionally, Goudreinet apples and Gieser Wildeman stewing pears are available for selection from boxes at the same location. These days also offer free activities like a scavenger hunt and orchard rides.

Loverendale Ter Linde is a biodynamic mixed farm located in Oostkapelle, offering a variety of produce and amenities. The farm cultivates an extensive range of fruits, including various apple varieties such as Collina, Alkmene, Elstar, Topaz, and Natyra, along with Conference and Gieser Wildeman pears. Walnuts are also grown on the premises. The vegetable cultivation includes potatoes (firm-cooking Vita Bella and floury Agria), orange pumpkins, green beans, chicory, and wheat. A dedicated area is also used for growing biodynamic cut flowers.

Pluktuin de Rand is a self-picking garden located at Randweg 2a in Poortvliet, Netherlands. It typically aims to open for the season around mid to late June. Based on past schedules, the garden has been open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons, generally from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Visitors can engage in a self-picking experience; however, the specific items available for picking are not detailed in the provided information.

The “Tuin van Zeeland” (Garden of Zeeland) is a foundation actively dedicated to the preservation, development, and expansion of the natural beauty and green, rural character of the Walcheren region. Its core mission involves safeguarding Walcheren’s landscape, focusing specifically on maintaining and expanding its trees, hedges, and other vegetation, while also considering cultural history, ecological aspects, and sustainable tourism. The foundation monitors local green management and policies, regularly lodging objections against tree felling or proposed developments that threaten the integrity of the landscape. It also aims to raise public awareness and appreciation for Walcheren’s natural environment among residents, tourists, and other organizations through research, publications, and lectures. Historically, the Walcheren region earned its nickname “The Garden of Zeeland” due to its abundant greenery, including the profuse blooming of hawthorn and cow parsley.