U-Pick locations

Pluktuin Amstelveen is a self-picking farm located at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b in Nes a/d Amstel. Their phone number is 06 13 59 40 50. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The farm offers a variety of activities, workshops, and arrangements for all seasons, including children’s birthday parties centered around Dutch themes. Examples of activities include making wooden shoes, creating mirrored mosaics, learning to make flower crowns, painting mugs, crafting fairy tale trees, painting and mosaicking garden panels, and assembling robots from recycled materials. One popular activity is painting vases, picking flowers to fill them, and creating a flower arrangement with the self-picked flowers. They also provide instruction on how to properly pick flowers.

Jordens Flora en Fauna B.V. is a mixed organic/ecological agricultural business in Heemskerk. They strive for small-scale and sustainable production without chemicals or fossil fuels, with regional sales and corporate social responsibility as their goals. The company grows vegetables and palm trees and keeps sheep and laying hens. Consumers can purchase fresh organic free-range eggs directly from the organic kiosk on the farm. Fresh strawberries are available from May to October. Seasonally, tomatoes, bell peppers, yardlong beans, and palm trees are also available. The company strives for a closed-loop system and minimizes waste by feeding crop residues to the sheep and composting the rest. Chickens are used for snail and weed control. Reuse is key, for example, by giving rope from the riding arena a second life and reusing strawberry boxes. The company also offers agritourism/accommodation and daytime activities in ““De Pluktuin”” (The Pick-a-Look Garden).

Biologische Tuinderij De Overkant, located in Deventer & Twello, offers a variety of ways to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. They specialize in organic growing methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. One option is a weekly vegetable box, customized to your household size, containing 5 different seasonal vegetables, with recipes included. The vegetables are sourced primarily from their own fields, supplemented by regional organic growers or Odin in the winter. These boxes are available in small (1 person), medium (2-3 people), and large (3-4 people) sizes, and are picked up on Thursdays at designated locations in the area. They also offer a weekly seasonal fruit box.

Bloemenpluktuin Eikenburg is a self-picking flower farm open from June to mid-October. The farm offers seasonal celebrations, workshops, and flower ceremonies. They prepare the garden for the new season. Activities include a mini Winter Market on December 7, 2025, featuring a fire, soup, handmade sustainable and floral Christmas gifts from local makers, apple roasting, and beeswax candle dipping for kids. Bio Christmas trees are available for adoption. Workshops include modern Ikebana, flower pressing, and nature/seasonal workshops such as making nature mandalas, flower crowns, and botanical cosmetics.

The Buurtboerderij is a self-picking farm and meeting place established in 2020, where art and culture intersect with sustainable agriculture. It aims to connect people with each other and the food they grow and eat together, contributing to a healthy and local food supply in and around the city. The farm offers affordable, ecologically grown vegetables, fruits, and eggs from chickens, along with artistic and social activities. The farm is open for visits on Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00. Supporters can sign up for a newsletter to stay informed.

Plantalia is a self-picking farm located on Landbouwweg in Ritthem. In the spring of 2023, they acquired a new plot of land, which is certified organic, allowing them to grow organic vegetables directly. They previously had a location that was in conversion to become organic. The new, larger plot allows them to scale up production and grow a wider variety of crops, including crops that require longer growing periods. They rely on support from volunteers for tasks like planting and harvesting potatoes, garlic, and onions, as well as weeding. Last season, they grew sunflowers (for eating and oil), Jerusalem artichokes, daikon radish, leeks, bunching onions, and celeriac. They also planted garlic, fall onions, sea kale and spelt, rye/vetch as green manure. They successfully grew a small batch of potatoes and tested with dry beans.

Dahlia Pluktuin op de Grenshof is a self-picking garden located on the Grenshof farm in Groesbeek, Netherlands. Jenny Albers, the owner, started the dahlia garden in 2017, with the dahlia blooming season approximately from July to October. The garden also has other flowers, like Pampas Grass and Sunflowers. The farm is closed, and will reopen around July 2025. The website encourages visitors to pick their own bouquets of flowers. It showcases the beauty of dahlias, which come in various colors and forms, and provides tips for picking the best blooms for longer enjoyment.

De Groene Bloem is a self-picking flower garden located in Vilt, South Limburg, Netherlands. In 2025, there will be fewer activities due to planning for the next year. In 2025, the garden offers: Limited availability of spring bouquets with tulips and daffodils from April. Free flower picking for ““Friends”” of the garden. Spontaneous flower picking moments when there are many flowers available (sign up for the newsletter to stay informed). Special flower arrangements, such as funeral arrangements or festive bouquets (contact for options). Volunteer mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help maintain the garden. You can support the garden by becoming a ““Friend”” for €15, which includes one free picking session in 2025. You can also give a ““Friendship”” as a gift. The garden focuses on sustainable practices, local and natural flowers, biodiversity, working without pesticides, healthy soil life, and organic flower bulbs. The owner is Berbke Brouwer.

De Tovertuin (The Magic Garden) in Epe is a self-picking farm offering fresh, organically grown vegetables. The farm opens to members at the beginning of May, with new members welcome to join by contacting them via email. The garden has a wide variety of produce that can be picked by its members, including: Potatoes Strawberries Endive Basil Beets Kale Garlic Onions Broccoli Brocollini Chinese Cabbage Zucchini Kapucijner Kohlrabi Cucumber Turnip Pak Choi Palmkool Parsnip Peas Leek Raapsteel Radicchio Radish Red Cabbage Lettuce Spinach Pointed cabbage Beans Sprouts Corn Fava Beans Fennel Winter Purslane Yacon The farm emphasizes community, sustainable agriculture, and transparency, inviting people to connect with nature and share in the experience of growing, harvesting, and enjoying food together. They do not have an organic certification due to the high costs, but welcome visitors to learn about their growing methods.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is an urban farm located in the Wickevoort neighborhood that practices organic agriculture with care for people, animals, and the earth. They participate in the NLDoet event. The farm operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or ““self-picking garden.”” Customers can become members and share in the harvest for the duration of a season. Members pay a participation fee before the start of the season and then can harvest weekly. The harvest follows the seasons, starting in May with lettuce and radishes, then beans, cucumbers, onions, carrots, zucchini, and pumpkins. As winter approaches, they offer sprouts, kale, and lamb’s lettuce. They grow about 50-60 different types of vegetables throughout the year.

Zuiderkrib is a farm in Kraggenburg, in the Noordoostpolder of Flevoland, Netherlands, offering rural experiences and accommodations. Situated on a historic levee, the farm provides various activities, including a self-picking garden with flowers, and in season you can pick berries. Additionally, the farm has a coffee and tea shop called Zuidpunt T121 which features homemade cakes and local products. You can also arrange a picknick. They offer workshops and rent out equipment, such as fatbikes and canoes. Accommodation options include a Tiny House on the levee, camping in the meadow, and lodging in a converted barn. The farm also has facilities for events and meetings.

De Tilgrupshof is a self-picking farm in Appelscha, Netherlands, cultivating ecological vegetables since January 2024. The farm is part of an area focused on increasing biodiversity through ecological farming practices. Members, called ““oogstgenoten”” (harvest companions), pay an annual fee for the right to harvest their own vegetables and herbs for about 30 weeks, from mid-May to November. They can harvest 4 to 5 days a week. The farm operates on the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle.

Flower my day, located in the outskirts of Moergestel, is a floral design business and self-picking farm run by Carolien. They provide flowers for all occasions, including weddings, funerals, and events, creating custom compositions with attention to detail and natural materials. Carolien also offers styling services with flowers, plants, and objects for both business and private clients. The property features a garden, about 4000 m2, with an orchard, a small forest full of spring flowers, a ‘Rose fence’, borders with cottage-style plants, and a vegetable garden. There is also a swimming pond surrounded by shrubs. The garden also includes a wild flower field to protect the biodiversity. In 2023 she added a climate-proof prairie border. You can pick your own flowers in the flower garden from June to early October. Visitors can book a garden tour (from May to September) or take a workshop to learn floral arrangement techniques. The garden is available as a location for photo and video shoots.

Gelukkige Groentes is a self-picking farm with ecological vegetables in Ooij, Netherlands. You can harvest your own vegetables weekly through a picking subscription. They focus on local food production to reduce CO2 emissions, restore biodiversity, reduce plastic waste, and minimize food waste. They have a location in Ooij and Malden and offer guided tours. With the picking subscription, you can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers from May to December. They grow over 60 different crops, including familiar vegetables like leeks, onions, carrots, and cauliflower, as well as less common ones like hakurai turnips and trombochini. You can also pick herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill.

The Bloemlokaal is a flower farm where flowers are grown with love and passion. The owner, Hanneke Miedema, makes bouquets and flower arrangements with flowers grown on her flower farm in Lettele in a nature-friendly way. The self-picking season is over for the year, the farm is closed for the winter. They expect to have more flowers from the first weekend of April. During the season, bouquets are made every Friday and Saturday afternoon. Customers can also buy loose flowers and create their own arrangements. The webshop is currently not active, however, bouquets can be ordered via WhatsApp. In spring, tulips and other spring flowers will be available, and in summer, summer bouquets. It is possible to purchase gift vouchers for summer bouquets via WhatsApp.

Janmaat Plantenteelt is a farm in Bruinehaar, Netherlands, specializing in the cultivation of various crops and flowers. They grow sugar beets, grain, potatoes, tulips, peonies, dahlias, and pumpkins. During the growing season, they offer direct sales and a ““pick-your-own”” experience for flowers and pumpkins. They also host wood-burning workshops and offer a nature retreat called De Merel. The farm emphasizes sustainability and craftsmanship. Upcoming events include wood-burning workshops on February 15th and 19th, and March 8th, with a Dahlia sales day planned for March 15th. They can be found on Facebook and Instagram @janmaatplantenteelt.

Klaver & Papaver is a small-scale, sustainable flower farm and pick-your-own garden located in Oosterwolde, Netherlands. They grow unique cut flowers such as zinnias, dahlias, ranunculus, and sweet peas, without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The pick-your-own garden is open from July to October, where visitors can pick their own bouquets of seasonal flowers. A self-service flower station provides plucking tips, scissors, twine, and packaging materials. Payment can be made in cash or via QR codes. Currently, the pick-your-own garden is closed for the winter.

Madam Jeanet is an ecological self-picking farm located in Noordeloos at Nieuwendijk 10b. It features a variety of gardens, including a flower and herb garden, and encourages community involvement through shared gardening. Visitors can enjoy a garden shop, tea garden, and a playground. The farm emphasizes experimentation and offers a unique experience. The garden shop is officially opening on November 30, 2024, and will offer a blend of personalized service and self-service, with a focus on local, organic, and sustainable products.

Natuurboerderij KipEigen is a farm in the Netherlands that offers fresh eggs, vegetables, herbs, fruit, and meat. Customers can participate by purchasing egg shares, vegetable packages, or adopting a rooster. The farm also hosts events like fruit-picking days, where visitors can harvest their own apples, pears, berries, and raspberries. The website details the farm’s regenerative agricultural practices, focusing on natural restoration, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. It provides information on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), egg-shares, vegetable boxes, and the ““Adopt a Rooster”” program.

Hof van Heden is an unsprayed vegetable and small fruit garden located in Almkerk, Netherlands. They grow over 65 different kinds of vegetables and herbs year-round, including beets, turnip greens, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, snow peas, rhubarb, beans, and tomatoes. The berry garden features about 10 types of berries like raspberries, blackcurrants, jostaberries, redcurrants, and blackberries. There are also around 25 young fruit trees, including 10 fig trees in a mini food forest.

Phood Farm is an urban farm located in Eindhoven, Netherlands that inspires regenerative, caring, and community-based production and consumption. It operates an aquaponic farm and a self-picking garden (““Pluktuin””), fostering local farming communities where residents and participants with special care needs grow vegetables in a modern, hyperlocal way. Visitors can take tours of the aquaponic and permaculture farms, attend workshops, and join a local farming community. They promote knowing where your food comes from by growing and harvesting your own vegetables, pesticide- and packaging-free.

Pluck van het Veld is a self-picking farm where members can harvest their own fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm handles the planting and maintenance, while members enjoy the harvesting. A pluck subscription allows members to choose 5 to 15 types of vegetables weekly, complemented by fresh herbs. In addition to vegetables, the farm offers a flower-picking garden from July to October, featuring flowers grown in open soil without pesticides. There are specific picking days and times for the flowers. Tulip picking is also planned for the Spring of 2025. Flower picking subscriptions are available.

Pluk Vrolijk, meaning ““Pick Cheerful””, is a self-picking farm and orchard that offers a variety of activities and baked goods. They encourage visitors to pick, taste, and enjoy the atmosphere of their garden and orchard. Activities: Flower Picking: From mid-July to September, visitors can pick their own field bouquets. Reservations are required for large groups. Picnics: Visitors can reserve a picnic spot in the orchard, complete with cushions, a picnic blanket, a table, and a parasol. They can also order a luxury picnic box with treats from Bak Vrolijk, including sandwiches, croissants, pastries, and cupcakes. A discount on flower picking is offered with the purchase of a picnic box during the plucking season. Venue Rental: The location is available for rent for parties, reunions, family gatherings, and photoshoots. Workshops:

Bloemfontein Bergen is a self-picking farm located in Bergen, North Holland, at Groeneweg 8a. The farm is run by a family and friends. It opens at the end of March/beginning of April 2025. Visitors can pick their own flowers, including: Tulips: Available from April to mid-May. These are pulled from the ground with the bulb. Peonies: Bloom for a short period at the beginning of May. Summer Flowers: Including peonies, lupines, alliums, irises, and more, available from mid-May to July. Irises are pulled from the ground with the bulb, other should be cut with your own scissors. Dahlias, Gladiolus, and Sunflowers: Available at the end of summer, from July to September. Scissors are recommended. Upon arrival, visitors can park on the premises and will receive instructions from a team member. Dogs must be kept on a leash. After picking, flowers can be counted and wrapped at the packing table. Refreshments are available for purchase on weekends.

Pluktuin de Kikvors is a private self-picking flower garden, open during specific hours or by appointment. From July to September in odd weeks, the garden is open on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, excluding August 15th. For a fee, visitors can pick their own bouquets depending on the available flower selection. Custom arrangements, like bridal bouquets outside opening hours, can be arranged. The garden also offers flower arranging workshops for groups, including instructions, flower picking, and bouquet arrangement, complete with refreshments. Individual workshop dates are to be announced. A flower cart is sometimes placed by the road with available flowers, even outside regular opening times.

This website details the story of the Erebloem self-picking garden and community association in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. The initiative began at a neighborhood day in 2020, with the idea of creating a pick-your-own garden on a small patch of unused green space. After positive community feedback and discussions with the local municipality, the project was nominated in December 2020 and entered the planning phase, using Sketchup 3D to design the garden.

Pluktuin Schipluiden is a self-picking farm located on the outskirts of Schipluiden, Netherlands. It aims to be a haven for both people and animals, featuring fruit bushes, fruit trees, beds of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. They utilize a compost system, worm hotel, and bokashi pit. The farm also has beehives, a water storage system, and a barefoot path. They host open days, green lessons for children, workshops, and lectures on topics like soil health and gardening.

Plukweide Breda, a self-picking farm located near Breda, Netherlands, offered a unique experience for customers to pick their own bouquets. Situated between the Ginnekenmarktje and the Markdal, the farm grew a variety of flowers, including a flower mix, pumpkins, sunflowers and chamomile. Customers could access the flower field via a gate on the bike path along the Mark River. They were asked to scan a QR code in the field to pay for their bouquets.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a self-picking farm located in Amsterdam-Noord, where members can harvest their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs every week. The farm includes a 4000 m2 vegetable garden and a 2000 m2 food forest. They practice natural farming methods, avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, while prioritizing nature conservation. The farm also organizes workshops and educational activities for children, serves as a neighborhood composting site, and strives to be a community hub.

The Blije Bodem (Happy Soil) is a self-picking farm initiative located in the Westpark in Groningen, Netherlands. Their mission is to make Groningen healthier and more beautiful by creating a regenerative self-harvest garden. The farm cultivates healthy and flavorful vegetables, unsprayed flowers, and fresh herbs, all intended to be affordable and accessible to a broad audience. Participants can harvest their own produce at their convenience, ensuring local and super-fresh ingredients. The Blije Bodem aims to be more than just a vegetable garden, with the goal of creating a green oasis, full of life and open to everyone, offering a place for rest, inspiration, and education for future generations.

Tuinderij ’t Wild is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm located on Hustenweg in Rosmalen, Netherlands. The farm is run by Linda, who cultivates various vegetables without using artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The CSA model involves customers becoming ““deelgenoten”” (shareholders) by paying an annual contribution upfront. In return, they can harvest fresh vegetables from the land for their own use throughout the season, which runs from June to November. The farm provides information on what can be harvested each week, including quantities and harvesting instructions. All necessary tools and guidance are provided. A full share costs €300 (including VAT) for the season, providing enough vegetables for one adult to harvest 5-6 different vegetables per week. A trial share is also available for €60 (including VAT), allowing you to harvest for 4 weeks.

Waalwortel is a regenerative self-picking farm located in Nijmegen-West, Netherlands, operating on the grounds of the former Sancta Maria convent in Hees. The farm focuses on sustainable food production using the no-dig method, which minimizes soil disturbance to improve soil structure and preserve beneficial soil organisms. This approach is described as exceeding organic practices. The farm cultivates over 50 varieties of vegetables and herbs on approximately 900 square meters. Participants can harvest around 5 to 6 different seasonal vegetables each week, including both familiar and forgotten varieties, as well as occasional flowers or fruits from the surrounding woods. The produce is grown in open ground, relying on sunlight, water, and a rich soil ecosystem to enhance its flavor.

The Weidetuin is a bio-community and food park located at Hoofdweg-Zuid 64F in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands. The project began in 2020 with the aim of cultivating local, healthy food while fostering a connection with nature. They aim to supply around 200 people with locally grown produce. Visitors can become ““harvest partners”” and participate in the self-picking of approximately 50 different vegetables, herbs, and eventually, flowers. The farm grows around 50 types of vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm also offers educational programs about food and nutrition.

Wereld Groente Tuintjes, located on the Osdorperweg in Amsterdam, offers garden plots in an unheated greenhouse (cold kas) to rent. Renting a plot gives you a longer growing season compared to outdoor gardening. During the warmer months, you can grow exotic vegetables such as sopropo, kousenband (yardlong beans), and aubergine until early November. As temperatures drop, the farm shifts to more local produce like cabbage, sprouts, and fresh herbs. A 25m² plot costs €64 per month, and you can rent multiple plots. Yearly contracts are used.

Wij-Gaarde is a meeting place where learning, working and staying come together in a green environment. The principles of regenerative agriculture and permaculture are central to the self-picking garden, harvest festivals and, above all, in shaping the site. This makes the insights and knowledge of regenerative agriculture and permaculture accessible to a wider audience. Wij-Gaarde offers a diverse range of seasonal organic vegetables. It also provides a space for events, self-development, and practical challenges.

’t Plukgeluk is a self-harvesting garden located just outside Bedum, Netherlands. The garden promotes a vision of free and self-sufficient living. Visitors can pick their own organically grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs on Wednesdays and Saturdays for a reasonable price. The farm also hosts workshops, tours, lectures, and dinners. A roadside stand is open 24/7, offering fresh produce from the land. The founder Lars, aims to provide locally grown produce while living as self-sufficient and energy-neutral as possible. All products are produced with respect for people, animals, and the environment using only ecologically responsible methods, such as no artificial fertilizers or pesticides and only organically grown seeds and seedlings.

Zintuinen is a self-picking farm with holiday apartments located in Esbeek, Netherlands. The farm features a garden designed to stimulate all the senses, filled with various flavors such as Dogwood Cherry, Autumn Olive, and Chocolate Berry. Visitors might hear birds, bumblebees, grasshoppers, and crickets providing a natural orchestra. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the Garden Café, which serves coffee, tea, homemade sweets, wine, beer, soup, and sandwiches made with ingredients from the garden. Overnight stays are available in two holiday apartments, Zonsondergang (Sunset) and Maneschijn (Moonshine). Guests can pick flowers in the picking garden, gather raspberries for breakfast, and enjoy a drink by the fire pit.

The ““Experience it and Eat it”” is a farm in Strijen where visitors can harvest their own vegetables. The idea was born to let people experience where their food comes from. Families, schools and adults are welcome to harvest potatoes, onions, carrots, beetroot, pumpkins, green beans, red and white cabbage. Children learn about the origins of honey through the beehives present. After harvesting, you can enjoy fries made from your own potatoes. The farm is open from mid-August to early November on weekends. Schools can also visit during the week by appointment. In the winter, maintenance is carried out, drainage is installed and administration is done. Flower borders have been created that help combat lice in a natural way. The harvested vegetables cost a small amount per kilo.

Cultura Fruit is a fruit farm in Puth, South Limburg, Netherlands, run by the third generation of the Houtvast family. They grow apples, pears, and plums using environmentally conscious methods, including natural pest control. They are a member of FruitMasters Margraten and adhere to GlobalGAP standards for food safety, sustainability, and quality. Besides growing fruit, they also produce pure pressed juice without additives from part of their apple and pear harvest.

The Garden next to the Branding on Schiermonnikoog is a pick-your-own garden where you can pick and harvest your own fruit, flowers and vegetables. She also grew oyster mushrooms with coffee grounds from the island. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset. On Saturdays they are at the Willemshof market from 8:30 to about 13:00/13:30 (until the end of October on behalf of, in bad weather). What can be harvested can be found on the website or on site. The supply is largest between the end of May and mid-November, depending on the weather and the visitors. Blue flags indicate what can be harvested on the mudflat side of the flag. Scissors, knives and elastic bands are available in the shed. After harvesting, you write down what you have picked on the notepad in the shed and pay as you see fit (guide prices are stated). Payment can be made in cash or by debit card.

Tuinderij Klein Alma is a self-picking farm in Bedum, run by Aukje Stoffelsma, her husband Stefan, volunteers, trainees, and picking participants. Aukje Stoffelsma started the farm in 2019 after graduating from Warmonderhof, a school for biodynamic agriculture. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle, where customers buy ““harvest shares”” for the season, allowing them to harvest their own produce weekly. This supports healthy agriculture and the local economy.

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-picking farm located on the former production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. Visitors can become ““oogstdeelnemers”” (harvest participants) and harvest their own vegetables and flowers weekly, making the garden a community space. The farm cultivates vegetables, flowers, berries, and herbs using organic farming principles. The website mentions that the farm relies on harvest participants buying a share at the start of the year to support the farm with plant and seed purchases, as well as the maintenance of the garden. The farm uses composting and crop rotation, to improve the soil structure, and promote healthy produce without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides.

De Tuinderij IJzendoorn is a self-picking farm located between Echteld and IJzendoorn. From July 1st, the ““Pluiktuin”” (picking garden) is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The garden features colorful annual summer flowers that visitors can pick themselves. The site has accessible paths, a nostalgic terrace for refreshments, and offers workshops in the fall. Group visits, photo shoots, and custom events are possible by appointment. What visitors say This place is a delightful oasis, a must-visit for garden enthusiasts and families alike. It’s a beautifully arranged garden center with a huge variety of plants and flowers that offers a great experience for everyone. You can wander through the grounds, picking your own bouquet for a reasonable price, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about their plants. They provide clear information regarding plant placement and care.

Pluktuin Lageweg is a local, nature-friendly flower farm that is currently closed but plans to reopen in the summer of 2025. In the spring they offer tulips. Visitors will be able to pick their own flowers. The farm is owned by Hero and Joke Beukema, along with their son Guillaume. Their mission is to create an oasis for flowers and insects and to address the decline in nature. The farm uses no pesticides, relying on compost and biological soil. They are always looking for natural methods of pest control. Visitors can pick from a variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and grasses, chosen for their appeal to bees and butterflies and their suitability as cut flowers. The farm provides baskets and scissors, and charges per stem, with slightly higher prices for dahlias and sunflowers. Assistance with picking is available, and visitors can enjoy the garden with tea or coffee. Card payment is accepted.

Simmerfruit is a fruit farm located in the Frisian woodlands, specializing in strawberries and berries. Strawberries are grown on elevated platforms for easier picking and cleanliness. The farm uses bees for pollination and avoids pesticides. The farm sells freshly picked strawberries from late May, available from 10 AM. Self-picking of berries is available from late June. The website indicates which fruits are ripe for picking. Additionally, the farm features a closed tasting garden where visitors can relax, enjoy smoothies, coffee, tea, or vanilla ice cream with strawberries. The farm also keeps Gotland sheep to keep the grass short around the strawberry beds during the off-season.

Tuin voor Zwaantje is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) self-harvest garden in Annen where members with annual subscriptions can harvest their own vegetables. B&B Meer van Zwaantje This sustainable farm operates on the philosophy that ““the taste of a vegetable variety depends on how it feels”” Dit zijn de pluktuinen in Drenthe - De Stoofpeer, emphasizing the connection between plant wellbeing and produce quality. Located near Spijkerboorsdijk in the Drenthe province, this unique u-pick operation offers members the opportunity to harvest fresh, seasonal vegetables throughout the growing season. The farm follows CSA principles, where customers purchase shares or annual memberships that entitle them to regular harvests from the communally-grown crops. What makes Tuin voor Zwaantje special:

Vreedebest is a self-picking farm and tea garden located just outside Dokkum in Friesland, Netherlands. The farm boasts a biodiverse garden on its grounds that offers something to see in any weather. In season, a shop sells sustainable gifts, tea, coffee, homemade baked goods, jams, and syrups made with fruit and herbs from the farm itself, all pure and unsprayed, using organic cane sugar and no artificial additives. Children can enjoy the grounds with winding paths, scavenger hunts, and an escape game for older kids. They can also pick their own bouquets. Parents are asked to supervise their children, as the grounds are large and there are ditches.

Van As is a soft fruit farm in Tricht, Netherlands, run by the Van As family. They sell a variety of soft fruits, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, plums, and cherries. These are available fresh in their vending machine and shop. The shop is open on Saturday mornings from April to mid-December. The vending machine offers the same fruit daily, along with jam, fruit juices, and eggs. They also offer wholesale options.

Bij Buurman is a self-picking farm located in Kortehemmen, between Beetsterzwaag, Drachten, and Boornbergum, Netherlands. Members can harvest locally grown vegetables weekly during the season from the vegetable garden. From July, visitors can pick their own bouquets of flowers from the flower garden without a membership. The farm practices regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health and biodiversity, offering around 60-80 varieties of vegetables and herbs, including common and forgotten types, as well as colored carrots. In 2025, a greenhouse is planned for tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. Members pay a seasonal fee to harvest vegetables and herbs, with guidelines for the amount to pick based on need. The farm has set opening days. Membership is seasonal from May to November, with a trial month option available. A seasonal membership costs between 250 and 350 euro per adult, and the cost for children aged 5-17 is 10x their age, depending on what one can afford. The flower garden opens in late June 2025, offering organically grown flowers for visitors to pick their own bouquets. There is also a rest stop with coffee and tea during good weather. The farm encourages community involvement through volunteer days.

Bloementuin Plukgeluk is a self-picking flower farm located in Bingelrade. Open from April to October, the 2000 m2 garden features around 150 varieties of colorful flowers grown without chemical pesticides. The selection changes throughout the season, offering variety. Visitors can pick their own bouquets, with a standard bouquet of approximately 20 stems costing €12. The season begins with tulips in April, followed by a range of summer flowers. The farm is family-friendly, with a playground and small football field located next to the garden. Stay up-to-date on the farm’s news via Facebook and Instagram.

Eetmeerbosch Farm is a regenerative and agro-ecological community farm in Nijmegen. They grow tasty, honest and local food with the aim of strengthening biodiversity in the area. Members, called harvesters, can fill a bag with fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers every week. The farm also offers company outings and tours in their eight-year-old food forest. Eetmeerbosch uses a solidarity payment system. The farm’s mission is to contribute to a healthy, local and vibrant food system.

De Lekbongerd is a historical orchard located on the Lekdijk West 85 in Schoonhoven, Netherlands. It offers a resting point for hikers and cyclists, along with local products and educational opportunities. Elize, Joost, and their children have owned the orchard since June 2016. The orchard, established around 1937, features plum, apple, pear, and walnut trees. Visitors can make an appointment to view the orchard or attend the Open Blossom Days in the spring or the Self-Picking Days in the fall. The orchard is located behind the owner’s house, and the farm shop/resting point is open to visitors while respecting their privacy.

The Horsterhof is an organic farm near Arnhem, Netherlands, aiming to reconnect people with nature by growing a variety of local and seasonal vegetables using 100% organic and regenerative methods. They offer vegetable packages in small, medium, large, and combination (vegetables and fruit) sizes, which include seasonal produce like winter purslane, sauerkraut, carrots, parsnip, endive, green cabbage, onions, celery, celeriac, broccoli, kohlrabi, and various fruits. Customers can also subscribe to a self-harvesting program, allowing them to pick their own vegetables and flowers that are ripe for the picking from Monday to Saturday.

Corien Veron’s atelier offers various floral services and workshops. They create flower arrangements for all occasions, including weddings and funerals, using flowers from their own picking garden whenever possible. For funerals, they offer personalized arrangements and encourage family involvement in creating them. The atelier also hosts workshops centered around seasonal themes, where participants can create their own floral designs with guidance. All levels are welcome. There is also the possibility to create a workshop on demand for a group of friends, family or coworkers.

Wine and Asparagus Farm De Santspuy, located just outside Etten-Leur, offers fresh quality products all year round and the opportunity to enjoy the country life. The farm shop sells freshly picked asparagus and regional products. De Santspuy also makes wine, liqueurs from seasonal fruit and advocaat. It is possible to book excursions and tastings. From 2024, camper pitches and nature houses will be available. Lavender can be picked from July to September.

Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten is a family-run business offering a variety of flowers and plants, both for indoors and outdoors. They feature a flower shop, a nursery with colorful summer plants, and a pick-your-own garden. The farm also has an on-site tea house. In the pick-your-own garden, you can create your own bouquets with a variety of flowers, including asters, roses, delphiniums, phlox, cosmos, dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers. What visitors say This charming spot offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages. Guests rave about the opportunity to wander through the flower garden, selecting and cutting their own unique bouquets at a reasonable price. The dahlia collection is particularly stunning. The on-site tea house provides a welcoming atmosphere with delicious coffee, tea, cakes, and lunch options, all served by friendly staff. Many reviewers highlight the “worstebroodjes” and “tosti” as must-try items. The location also offers a playground for children, making it a perfect family outing. While most reviewers praise the staff, one mentions a negative experience with the owner. Overall, it’s described as a relaxing, enjoyable, and affordable escape.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling is a Dutch company specializing in the cultivation, storage, and sorting of apples and pears. They produce high-quality fruit from Dutch soil. The company was founded in 1958 and has grown from a small horticultural business to a full-fledged fruit-growing operation. They grow various apple varieties, including Elstar, Jonagold, Golden, Delbare, Fuyi, Magic Star®, Rubens®, and Junami®. Their pear selection includes Conference, Doyenné du Comice, Beurré Alexander Lucas, Sweet Sensation®, Gräfin Gepa® (hand pears), and Gieser Wildeman (stew pears).

Fruithof de Struikrover is a self-picking farm located in Oldeholtpade, Friesland, near Wolvega. The farm is open every Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM for selling cuttings, shrubs, seeds, and plants. During the picking season, it is also open on Wednesdays and Fridays. All produce is grown organically without the use of pesticides. The farm covers 1.5 hectares and grows over 20 kinds of fruit, along with various flowers. A viewing tower allows visitors to see the layout of the farm, with its rows of bushes and netting.

Herenboerderij Op ’t Lies, located near Breda, Netherlands, is a cooperative farm run by 250 households and a professional farmer. Members are producers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. They collectively grow a variety of fresh produce including vegetables, fruit, eggs, and meat for those interested. The farm spans 20 hectares and utilizes nature-inclusive methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and following regenerative principles. Members can pick up their share of freshly harvested food weekly, typically on Saturdays, with occasional experiments for alternative pick-up days like Wednesdays.

Landgoed de Brouwketel is a self-picking farm located in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands, near Huissen. The farm offers a variety of fresh, ecologically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers that visitors can harvest themselves throughout the season. The website provides an agenda of events and activities, including open podiums, landgoedweekends (work weekends), cacao ceremonies, concerts, fermentation workshops, and more. It also features news and newsletters about the farm. Produce available for self-picking includes over 60 different vegetables, such as peas, radishes, lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, beans, corn, kale, onions, potatoes, beets, parsnips, celery, leeks, cabbage, spinach, and pumpkins. There are also herbs and flowers.

Natuur Goed is an edible nature garden and food forest located on Texel, Netherlands, at Koningsweg 4 Oosterend. This park-like garden features both ornamental and edible trees, shrubs, and herbs, showcasing the bounty of nature. Visitors can experience and learn how to create lunch or tea from foraged ingredients. The garden is a result of 30 years of experience in garden design, construction, and maintenance. Conradine utilizes her extensive knowledge of plants, trees, and ecology on this land. Siem, a Texel native, welcomes visitors to the land where he grew up.

De Nieuwe Akker is a self-picking farm located between Schalkhaar and De Vijfhoek (Deventer-Oost) where you can harvest your own vegetables. All produce is grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizer. By purchasing a harvest subscription, you become a member and can harvest fresh vegetables every week. Currently, there is a temporary membership stop due to high demand. You can join the waiting list for the next season (2025) via email.

Pluktuin PlukWad is a self-picking farm located in Wijnaldum, Netherlands, where visitors can pick their own flowers from a vast field of various flower mixes. The farm aims to stimulate biodiversity, offer a local and sustainable alternative to conventional bouquets, provide a fun experience, research alternative uses of farmland, bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, and positively impact the village of Wijnaldum. Proceeds from the farm support community good causes.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg is an urban farming initiative in Arnhem-Zuid, Netherlands, where volunteers cultivate various fresh produce, including vegetables, herbs, and small fruits, primarily for donation to Voedselbank Arnhem (Food Bank Arnhem). A portion of the harvest is also for the volunteers themselves. The website lists information and events such as open days, self-harvest Saturdays, and plant markets. During self-harvest Saturdays, customers can pick their own fresh vegetables, herbs, and small fruits. In July, flowers and tropical vegetables are also available for picking.

Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin, formerly known as Sint-Anthonijshoek, is a tea room and self-picking farm located in Koudekerke, Netherlands. Founded on November 17, 2021, the business is run by Marisa, along with her mother Marion and Nicky. Besides offering coffee and tea, they sell homemade cakes, breakfast and lunch dishes. Marion also runs her ““M Servies en meer”” business from the location. The adjacent self-picking garden, managed by Marisa van Sint-Anthonijshoek, allows visitors to pick their own annual flowers during July and August.

Wij Telen Groente is an organic urban farm where you can harvest your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries. There’s also a beautiful flower picking garden. Everything is organically certified, grown with care and love by professional gardeners together with enthusiastic and involved volunteers. They also offer day care in the greenhouse under the name Telen met Zorg. You can buy harvest shares of the products from the greenhouse or the land. The greenhouse’s produce includes winter vegetables such as carrots, leeks, yacon, romaine lettuce, and shiitake mushrooms.

Wij Telen Groente is an organic urban farm where visitors can harvest their own fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries. There is also a flower garden for picking. Everything is organically certified and grown with care by professional gardeners and volunteers. The farm organizes the BioMarkt in the Haarlemmer Kweektuin and offers daytime activities in the greenhouse under the name Telen met Zorg. Visitors can purchase a share in the harvest, either from the greenhouse (Kas) or the field (Land), allowing them to pick produce during specific hours. The greenhouse offers a longer harvest season, roughly from March to November, while the field’s season runs from about May to November.

Pluck Elke Dag is a flower farm where flowers, sculptures, and nature come together. Visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, explore the sculpture garden, pick their own bouquet in the picking garden, buy a gift in the boutique, or enjoy a cup of coffee and cake in the brasserie or during a picnic. The farm is open daily from late March to the end of October, except for Tuesdays, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entrance to the sculpture and flower garden costs €7.50 in 2025. Entrance to the picking garden is free for flower pickers.

Handje Gezond is a family-run farm in the Netherlands offering a variety of fresh, locally sourced products. They are known for their blueberries, which can be purchased fresh, or used in homemade products like jam, juice, wine, and desserts. Visitors can experience farm life firsthand with self-picking of blueberries available for €4 per kilo during the season (July and August). The farm also grows other produce like rhubarb, radicchio rosso, celery, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, salanova lettuce and iceberg lettuce.

Blauwebessenland is a blueberry farm located in America, Netherlands, on the Limburg side of the Mariapeel. It focuses on the sale of fresh, preserved, and processed blueberry products, tourism, and the promotion of blueberries. The farm has about 10 hectares of blueberry fields and 25 hectares of blueberry parcels. Visitors can pick their own blueberries on the farm’s U-Pick field, which features multiple varieties. The farm store sells a wide range of blueberry products. It’s located in a tourist area with many activities. The farm had a webshop, but they had to close it due to issues with shipping companies.

Hof Zjevernie is a flower farm located on a former farm from 1922 in Oostburg, Netherlands. They grow beautiful flowers without artificial fertilizers and pesticides, following the rhythm of the seasons, available from March 2025. Bouquets can be ordered by phone, app or through their webshop. It is affiliated with SlowflowersBelgië. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from the flower field, which will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM, starting in March 2025. Besides flowers, they also sell fruit, vegetables, (goose) eggs, juices, and jams, mostly unsprayed. The farm features a snowdrop garden, a daffodil picking garden, a tulip picking garden, and a summer flower picking garden.

The Cosis website provides information about their services for individuals with intellectual or psychological disabilities. They offer support in Groningen and Drenthe, including assisted living, at-home assistance, daytime activities, and help with raising children. The organization also has job and volunteer opportunities. The website includes news, stories, and blogs related to their work, as well as details on how to register for their services and contact them. The website contains a story about the Klimroos farm in Sappemeer where, clients can enjoy working outdoors, especially growing and picking flowers. Customers can pick their own bouquets.

The Tuinen van Kraaybeekerhof is a biodynamic farm and estate in Driebergen, Netherlands. The farm includes: A self-harvest garden (CSA), where members can pick their own biodynamic vegetables, fruits and herbs. A flower garden, where members can pick their own bouquets. A tea garden. The farm also has a nursery where you can purchase plants. The landgoedwinkel (estate store) is closed for the year but will reopen in spring 2025. Volunteers are welcome to help with the work on the farm. The farm regularly organizes activities and workshops.

De Boschhoeve is a nursery and garden that is open to the public. In March 2025, it’s open on Saturdays. They sell perennials, spring bulbs, seeds, and other items. They also have a tea room. Details for activities in April and May will be announced in mid-March. The nursery sells a variety of plants and bulbs, including snowdrops, dahlias, peonies, spring bulbs and vegetables and herbs. The garden features colorful summer and autumn borders, a shady lane, an orchard with spring bulbs, and a decorative vegetable garden.

De Dolle Deel is a unique farm located in the countryside, near Hoonhorst and about 8 kilometers from Zwolle. During the summer period (July 9th to August 30th, Wednesday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM), the farm offers a corn maze, a relaxing terrace with a playground for children, and a flower-picking garden. In the flower-picking garden, visitors can pick their own bouquets. It’s a self-service system, open daily, and operates on an honor system where you pay for your flowers via QR code or cash.

The Groenteschuyt is a community garden initiative in Schuytgraaf, founded in 2013 by local residents as the ““Biologische Buurtmoestuin Groenteschuyt”” association. It consists of individual garden plots for members and a shared community garden. The garden is located between the De Buitenplaats care farm and the Nuon heat transfer station. The ““Hoogstambrigade Schuytgraaf,”” a volunteer group, maintains the fruit trees in the area, originally planted in 2007. They prune the trees from October to February and the community is welcome to freely pick the fruit. The orchard includes apple and pear trees.

De Langendam is a family-run flower farm in Waspik, Netherlands. They offer a variety of activities and products related to flowers, both fresh and dried. Activities: Pick-Your-Own Flower Garden (Pluktuin): Open from early July to early October, weather permitting. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from a wide variety of annual and perennial flowers. Instructions and tips are provided. There’s also a special area for children to pick flowers under supervision. Workshops: They organize various workshops and courses using fresh and dried flowers, depending on the season. Examples include creating dried flower wreaths, centerpieces, or other arrangements. They also offer group workshops for team outings, baby showers, or parties. Other workshops include ceramic painting and wild herb walks. Excursions: Guided tours of the flower farm and grounds are available outside of the picking season, including a look ““behind the scenes”” at how the farm operates. This can be combined with a mini-workshop on dried flower crafts. Products:

De Mikkelhorst is an ecological care farm located in Haren, Netherlands. It offers various activities and facilities including a petting zoo, playground, pick-your-own garden, tea room, and a shop selling regional products. The farm provides day activities for people with disabilities, focusing on meaningful work and social inclusion. Volunteers also contribute to the farm’s operations in areas like gardening, building maintenance, the shop, reception, and animal care. Visitors can enjoy picking their own ecologically grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs in the garden. The farm also has a bee colony managed by volunteers, and sells frozen meat in their shop.

Dorpspark De Groene Long Bladel is a community-driven park project in Bladel, Netherlands, initiated and run by residents with the municipality’s support. The park, accessible from sunrise to sunset, aims to be a vibrant meeting place that promotes biodiversity, ecology, outdoor activities, education, and play. Key features include: Tuinderij Het Groene Goud: A small-scale, organic self-picking farm where visitors can harvest their own vegetables, flowers, herbs, and in the future small fruits. This farm also serves as an educational space.

De Boterbloem is an organic farm in Amsterdam at Lutkemeerweg 262b. They have a shop selling organic products. They also organize an annual potato harvesting day, usually in early September. The Carolus potatoes are sold for €1.00 per kilo, or €0.75 for donors. Potato snacks and drinks, including their own fries, are available. They also sell products from their vegetable garden. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they offer takeaway meals for €12.50, which can be reserved by phone or email, and picked up between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The meals always offer a meat and vegetarian option.

Fruitbedrijf Horstink is a fruit farm located in Rha, near Steenderen in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands, run by the Horstink family. They grow apples, pears, plums and cherries which they sell at their farm shop along with a range of other locally sourced produce. In the summer, the farm has an outdoor terrace where visitors can enjoy coffee, homemade cake and other drinks. There is also a cider brewery on site.

The Fruit Farm is a family-run business located on the banks of the Meuse river, where they have been growing fruits for over 150 years. They offer holiday accommodations for groups of 16 to 30 people, including a Wine House, a Farm, and a Sheep’s Hut. During the harvest season, the farm organizes ““plukdagen”” (picking days) where visitors can pick their own morellen (sour cherries), mirabellen (yellow plums), and/or blue plums. They also offer the option to adopt a fruit tree (apple or pear) and harvest its fruit.

’t Keetje is a multifaceted business focused on making people happy through enjoyment of their farm. It features a fruit farm, care farm, farm shop with regional products, a lunchroom with a terrace, and an adventure garden. They offer activities such as excursions and children’s parties. The farm shop sells a variety of products, including fresh apples, pears, berries, and brambles, as well as fruit trees and shrubs for purchase. The shop also stocks locally sourced items like mustard, nuts, candy, and flour. They create gift baskets with regional products. They also have options to enjoy coffee and cake, lunch, or high tea, using local and artisanal ingredients.

Siem Entius Fruit Farm offers self-picking days for Wellant apples on October 26th, November 2nd, and November 9th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own containers to fill with apples. The farm also cultivates cherries, with the harvest season running from early July to late August. They grow various cherry types, including Merchant, Folver, Vanda, Kordia, Karina, Regina, Lapin, and Final. In addition to self-picking, the farm sells kersen (Cherry) products in their store, such as juice, liquor, wine, jam, gluhwein, and other cherry-based refreshments. They also sell apple-pear syrup. Apples and pears are available for sale from November to February. They grow conference pears for long keeping, and Doyenne du Comice. Gieser Wildeman is another pear variety available from the beginning of October. In summer there is also a terrace to enjoy your pickings with icecream, cake and coffee. They also grow Opal plums, which are available from the end of July to the beginning of August.

HenksPluktuin is a self-picking farm that is closed in January and will return in February 2025 with new plans. You can stay updated via their newsletter, website, and Instagram. The flower picking garden is open from June 1st, Wednesday to Sunday, roughly from 10 AM to 5 PM, weather permitting. You’ll be provided with a basket, scissors, and a small board, and they’ll explain what and where you can pick. Various flowers are available, and you can create your own bouquet starting from €5.

Zelfgeplukt is a self-picking flower farm located in the kitchen gardens of the Mookerheide estate. They offer a variety of seasonal, organically grown flowers for customers to pick and create their own bouquets. Available flowers include cornflowers, larkspur, dahlias, cosmos, and sunflowers, among others. The website also features a webshop where customers can purchase ready-made bouquets, discounted picking passes, and gift certificates. Dried flowers are available for purchase outside of the blooming season. The farm participated in events such as the Slowflowers on Landgoederen meeting and Open Landgoeddag with tours.

Tuin Kansrijk is a biological self-picking farm located in Groenekan, The Netherlands. They focus on positive impact, from the ground to the consumer. They do not use pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or artificial fertilizer, for the benefit of the environment and the consumer. The farm offers fresh, locally grown produce with no storage or transportation involved, which provides the farmers with a fair price. The farm allows visitors to harvest their own produce, offering a connection with nature and a sense of community. Visitors can enjoy picnics, relax, and engage in conversations with other harvesters.

Schorre is a unique location on the Zeeland coast near Vrouwenpolder, Netherlands, offering a campsite, vacation rentals, a farm shop (““Landwinkel””), and an orchard. The owners are Martin and Carien Duvekot. The campsite has 25 spacious pitches with electricity, a playground, and allows dogs (limited quantity). The heated sanitary building includes facilities for disabled guests, as well as washing machine and dryer. The campsite is open from March 22nd to November 1st in 2025, and reservations can be made online starting December 2, 2024.

Pluktuin Stoutenburg is a self-picking farm and tea house located in the Utrechts Landschap area. The tea house is open from May 1st, Thursday to Saturday, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, offering coffee, tea, homemade cakes, and ice cream. They also offer high tea by appointment for groups of 4 or more, featuring homemade sandwiches, quiche, scones, and cakes. From mid-April to early May, visitors can pick tulips. After that, summer plants are planted, and from July onwards, visitors can pick their own summer bouquets. The farm grows a variety of flowers, including dahlias, ammi majus, lathyrus, marigolds, cornflowers, and zinnias. There is also a children’s picking garden with flowers in various colors. In the fall, they sell pumpkins.

Close Pluktuin - Voedselbos Ut Ouw Goed is a self-picking farm located in De Moer, at Middelstraat 41, postcode 5176 NH. For inquiries, contact them via the provided phone number or email address. The website also has a statement asking for permission to store contact details. What visitors say This charming, peaceful spot is a delightful place to wander amidst flowers and fruit trees. Visitors rave about the beautiful blooms, delicious fruit available for picking, and the hops used by a local brewery. The area teems with wildlife, including insects, frogs, and birds. The friendly owners make it a welcoming place to explore. While parking is available, cycling is recommended to fully appreciate the scenic surroundings. Offering excellent value, you can pick your own beautiful flowers, apples, blackberries, and berries. It’s a wonderful experience for adults and children alike. While generally well-regarded, one reviewer found the website slightly confusing.

De Sfeer van Willems is a sustainable vegetable and fruit harvest garden of one hectare in Wijchen. As a ‘harvest partner’ (subscriber), you can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and small fruits yourself. The assortment varies with the seasons. The garden works without artificial fertilizers or pesticides and, in addition to the harvest, also offers an attractive environment with benches, animals and an insect hotel. There is also a barefoot path that is open from April to October. It is also possible to rent the gazebo for meetings.

Sint Anthonijshoek is a farm located on the edge of Koudekerke, near the beach in the Netherlands. It is run by the Aarnoutse family, who have been farming there for generations. It offers a variety of accommodations including studios for rent and a mini-camping site with 25 spacious pitches. All long-term pitches are fully booked for 2024. They also have beach houses for rent. The studios are equipped with amenities such as free parking, Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, a private terrace, private bathroom, and luxe boxspring beds. Near the studios there are supermarkets and a bakery.

Fruitpluktuin.com is a self-picking fruit garden located in Rutten. The website provides information about the types of fruit grown, opening hours, and market appearances. You can pick your own fruit there. The farm also sells jam, liqueur, and fresh fruit. The website also features recipes using the fruit, such as jam, fruit tarts, and smoothies. In addition to fruit, they also grow potatoes, onions, pumpkins, and sunflowers. What visitors say This charming, tranquil location offers a delightful experience for families. Visitors can enjoy picking their own fresh fruit, such as strawberries and berries, directly from the fields. Children are well-catered for with play areas including a trampoline and treehouse. The farm provides informative explanations about the different fruits and their harvest seasons. Besides, the owners are friendly and welcoming. While one reviewer noted some strawberries were dried out, the general consensus is that the fruit is delicious and the prices are reasonable. Smoked fish is also available. It is a highly recommended outing for both young and old.

Blauwe Bessen Cultuur Van Grotel is a family-run farm in the Brabant region of the Netherlands, specializing in growing blueberries for over 25 years. They offer fresh blueberries, as well as blueberry jam, juice, and ice cream in their farm shop. During the picking season, which usually runs from July to August, visitors are welcome to pick their own blueberries in the fields. They also sell frozen blueberries harvested from their fields.

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve is a farm shop located in Ermelo, Netherlands, run by Erik and Roelie Staal. They raise ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and also have sheep. The shop sells their own duck, chicken, beef, lamb and veal, as well as other artisanal products from farmers across the Netherlands. Since 2014, they have a vegetable and picking garden where customers can harvest their own produce. From late May, you can pick raapstelen, endives, the first pods and different types of lettuce. Later in the season, you can harvest broad beans, beets, courgettes, carrots, cabbages, and (pole) beans. In the greenhouse you can find cucumbers, various types of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and melons. There’s also a flower garden where you can pick your own bouquet of flowers, and a herb garden with herbs like parsley, celery, basil, mint, and maggi.

’t Blommerondje Pluk- en Theetuin is a self-picking farm and tea garden that is open from May to October. In the garden you can pick your own flowers. There is also a tea garden with coffee, tea, soft drinks and cake. For children there is a playground and petting zoo. From July there is also a maize maze. The tea garden is open from June. The petting zoo opened in 2024 and features goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks and rabbits.

Akkerwikke is an organic self-picking farm located in Maastricht, in the South of Limburg, Netherlands. It offers a wide range of organic vegetables, herbs, strawberries, and cut flowers that you can harvest yourself for about 36 weeks of the year. You can get an subscription for a harvest share. You can pick a bouquet of field flowers weekly for about 20 weeks. The farm is SKAL-certified for organic agriculture. What visitors say The LOCO gardens in Maastricht are a beautiful and timely community initiative, praised for its sustainable and conscious approach to farming and community interaction. Visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to harvest fresh, healthy, and biologically grown vegetables, thanks to the expertise of the farmer, Freek, and his wife. It’s considered a valuable and cherished place, hoped to be replicated elsewhere. The gardens are not only a source of food but also a scenic route for walking, particularly to the nearby sculpture garden. Members enjoy the cooperative farming model, despite a potential learning curve regarding unfamiliar vegetables and harvesting techniques. The diverse and easy-going community adds to the appeal, making it a pleasant place to spend time, especially on nice days. A minor suggestion involves adding English translations to the signage for better accessibility. Overall, LOCO gardens is considered a great value for money.

Zorgboerderij Blij op de Boerderij is a small-scale care farm with a creative focus, situated among bulb fields in a rural setting. Established in 2012 in partnership with Stichting Landzijde, the farm offers diverse activities for its participants, fostering a lively and home-like atmosphere. The goal is to challenge individuals to develop, discover, learn, and maintain their abilities, prioritizing work satisfaction through meaningful tasks like maintaining the picking garden, chopping wood, and creating crafts. The farm also provides a space for relaxation and recharging.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek (Farm Kikkershoek) offers a variety of activities and fresh, local products. The farm shop sells seasonal produce, including vegetables, fruits, potatoes, homemade jam, and regional products, striving to minimize food miles by sourcing mainly from their own land. Visitors can enjoy activities like canoeing, farmer’s golf (Boerengolf), and polder sports. The farm also caters to children’s birthday parties and offers fruit baskets and gift packages with local products. Custom gift packages are also available for birthdays and Christmas.

Boerderij Landzicht is a certified 100% organic farm in Strijen, Netherlands, run by the Visser family for generations. They offer weekly subscriptions for seasonal organic vegetables and fruits, complete with recipes. Produce and Subscription Details: Vegetable Packages: Available in 1, 2, or 4 person sizes, containing ““main”” vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, endive) and ““side”” vegetables (e.g., cucumber, lettuce). Combination Package: A 2-person package including vegetables and fruit. Additional Options: Subscribers can add fruit, potatoes, and spelt pasta to their vegetable packages. Fruit packages contain approximately 2 kg of fruit, with Dutch apples and pears supplemented by items like oranges, bananas, and kiwis. How the Subscription Works:

By Broersen is a third-generation family farm located in Warmenhuizen, near Alkmaar and Schagen in North Holland, specializing in Dutch produce for 50 years. They cultivate and sell asparagus from late March to June, and strawberries from early April to November. In addition to their own produce, they offer related and other local fresh products in their farm shop. The farm features a self-picking garden where customers can pick various soft fruits and cut flowers. During the summer vacation period for the northern region, strawberries can also be picked in their greenhouse.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. They cultivate a variety of fruits, including apples (twelve different varieties), pears, cherries, morello cherries, walnuts, and plums. The farm offers visitors the chance to experience their operations through activities such as tours, tastings, and fruit-picking days. They have a farm terrace where visitors can enjoy coffee, homemade apple pie, juices from their own fruit, and lunch. They also offer facilities for meetings and gatherings, with two well-equipped rooms available.

LandinZicht is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm located on the border of Hilversum and Loosdrecht in the Netherlands. They offer the opportunity to harvest your own organic vegetables for a season by purchasing a ““harvest share””. As a member, you can harvest approximately 5-10 types of vegetables weekly from mid-April to mid-November. The vegetables are grown naturally, without pesticides or artificial fertilizers. All plants and seeds are of organic origin.

The Greftenhoeve is a blue berry farm specializing in fresh consumption. A large portion of the harvested berries are sold at the Fruitmasters auction in Geldermalsen, while the rest is sold on-site. Customers can purchase pre-picked blueberries or pick their own at the self-picking field. Other available produce includes red and black currants, and gooseberries. During the off-season (September 16th to July 1st), frozen blueberries are sold, also through their webshop.

De Jachthoeve is a self-picking farm and care farm located in Wekerom, Netherlands. The farm offers a variety of activities, including: Self-picking: From June to November, visitors can pick their own fruit and flowers in the Fruithof (fruit garden). Fruits include strawberries, red currants, black currants, kiwiberries, gooseberries (kruisbessen), raspberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries, plums and honeyberries. Farm Shop: The farm shop sells a variety of homemade and local products, including jams, dessert sauces (made from fruit from the Fruithof), honey, sausages, Bunzlau Castle pottery, and baking mixes. They also sell the fruit picked in the Fruithof as well as fresh apples and pears. Care Farm: De Jachthoeve offers day care activities for adults with learning disabilities or psychological problems. Activities include working in the Fruithof, the kitchen, the shop, or on various farm tasks. Specials: The farm offers special packages such as high tea, and walking with coffee and pie. The farm also offers the possibility to order cakes, including photo cakes if you supply a picture, which is currently unavailable.

The Natuur Atelier, located within the Pluktuin Naaldwijk, offers various floral arrangements and workshops by appointment from Monday to Saturday. They accept individual visitors or small groups for activities, workshops, and pre-booked events. Orders for bouquets and floral arrangements can be placed by phone or WhatsApp from Monday to Friday. The Atelier also organizes bloemschikken (flower arranging) and mosaic workshops. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in a natural setting, either outdoors or in the indoor garden, from late April to early October. They offer group arrangements for various occasions from mid-April to early October.

De Hoenderik is a fruit farm in Tricht, Netherlands that welcomes visitors to experience rural life in the Betuwe region. The farm offers a bed and breakfast, a farm shop with a cozy seating area, and a terrace in the orchard where guests can enjoy homemade apple pie, pure fruit juices, farm-fresh ice cream, and lunch. The farm shop sells specialties from De Hoenderik, including local Betuwse honey from its own bee colony and various regional products. The location also caters to family parties, meetings, and company outings.

Gelukkige Groentes is an initiative with two self-picking gardens located in Malden and Ooij, near Nijmegen, Netherlands, focused on growing vegetables ecologically. They aim to positively impact CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, plastic waste reduction, and food waste. They offer self-picking subscriptions, courses on ecological gardening, sustainable company outings, and educational programs for primary schools. You can pick a variety of over 50 different vegetables, herbs, and flowers yourself. Customers praise the concept, the relaxing atmosphere of the garden, the quality of the produce, and the educational aspect of harvesting their own food. There is currently a waiting list to become a member.

Hoeve Hazerswoude is a farm with a farm shop in Lijnden, Netherlands. The farm’s history dates back to 1854 when Gerrit Visser bought land in the newly reclaimed Haarlemmermeer. The Gijzenberg family has farmed the land since 1926, spanning four generations. Visitors could previously pick their own apples until 2009, however, currently, self-picking is limited to sugar maize (corn) and sugar beet leaves. The website also offers recipes using the farm’s products.

The Hof van Gunterstein farm is currently rebuilding its website. The farm shop is open during the winter on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For those interested in a harvest share in 2025, they can send an email with their contact information. The self-picking garden is currently closed. For updates on when it will reopen, follow their Instagram and Facebook pages. The provided text does not mention what crops you are able to self-pick.

Stadstuin Kweekland is a green oasis in Arnhem, Netherlands, located on a south-facing slope near Sonsbeek Park. This urban farm spans 8,200 square meters and features two greenhouses and a landscape design inspired by the English countryside. The farm aims to be an ’edible landscape’ with a diverse selection of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and vegetables. As a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm since 2020, Kweekland relies on members who pay an annual fee for the right to harvest their own produce. CSA membership allows access to the garden from April 1st to December 1st, from sunrise to sunset.

Natuurboerderij Plassendaal is an organic farm and care farm located on Texel, Netherlands. It prioritizes nature, people, and animal welfare. The farm is managed with respect for nature, implementing practices like delaying grazing until after the breeding season of meadow birds, postponing mowing until after flowers have seeded, and allowing calves to stay with their mothers. It is fully certified as an organic farm, avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides. The farm provides day care for people with intellectual disabilities or psychological vulnerabilities, allowing them to participate in farm activities. Natuurboerderij Plassendaal leases land from Natuurmonumenten and collaboratively manages the land to increase biodiversity.

Stadsboerderij De Sibbe is a sustainable, green meeting place located on the edge of Sneek, Netherlands. It was once a farm with 120 cows and has been transformed into an ““eco-paradise”” with an edible landscape. Visitors can engage in activities such as camping between the city and countryside, meeting with others, holding meetings and celebrations, and participating in creative endeavors. The farm features a large vegetable garden, chickens, and a food forest for both humans and horses.

Streeckerij de Betuwe is a farm located in the Betuwe region that offers local produce, with a focus on fruit. The farm provides seasonal experiences in and around its orchards. During winter, the shop remains open, selling apples, pears, and other local products. A skating rink is available on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Visitors can enjoy skating or have a coffee with apple turnover on the terrace. The website also features news articles related to fruit picking and recipes, specially kersen recipes, likely indicating that cherry picking is one of the self-picking options.

Van Reeuwijk is a family-run farm offering a self-picking experience, typically starting around June, depending on the weather. The farm is expanding its self-picking garden. Stay updated through their Facebook or Instagram pages. The self-picking process is straightforward: grab a picking basket with containers in the shop, receive a brief explanation of what’s available, and head into the garden to harvest your own produce. Strawberry plants are conveniently raised to standing height. You can pick as much as you like, ensuring the fruit is ripe. All picked fruit must be paid for; no returns are accepted. The strawberries, cherries, and raspberries are sheltered, making it a fun activity even in rainy weather. However, old shoes or boots may be useful after prolonged heavy rain. No reservations are required for self-picking.

Boer Erik is a fruit farm located between Amsterdam and Utrecht. Visitors are welcome to see how the fruit grows. In the spring, you can view the blossoming trees and bees. In the summer, you can pick and eat cherries directly from the trees. You can also enjoy ripe strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red berries. In September, the farm holds apple-picking days where people can pick their own apples. School children visit annually to pick apples as well. The farm has a Landwinkel (farm shop) located between Utrecht and Amsterdam, offering products like self-picked apples and homemade honey. The Landwinkel is open year-round on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. In the winter, the orchard is quiet, and the trees are pruned to ensure sunlight and wind reach all parts of the tree. Visitors are welcome to walk around the farm in winter, especially when it is covered in snow or frost. During the summer, Boer Erik also sells produce at different locations that are open during the cherry season, and some locations are only open on Saturdays. They also offer custom-made gift baskets with regional products.

Boerderij Zorgvrij, part of Boerenerf Spaarnwoude, offers visitors an opportunity to learn about sustainable food production. Together with the Het Groene Leven garden center and Onder de Platanen restaurant, it forms a farm complex centered around a historic farmhouse. The farm caters to families, children’s parties, school classes, and companies, providing fun and educational activities. Children can run around, play with animals, and enjoy the playground. Educational programs, children’s parties, and events are organized. Fresh milk is available from a tap, and visitors can participate in cheese making or help in the self-harvesting garden with a variety of fruits and vegetables. You can also take a walk in the various gardens of Boerenerf Spaarnwoude, including a scent garden for the visually impaired and a Spinnenbos play area for older children. There is also an old orchard along an unpaved road through the Uilenbos, decorated with birdhouses. Art exhibitions featuring local artists are often held in the gallery. A newsletter is available for those interested in staying informed about activities.

De Bessentuin is a self-picking farm located in Brucht, near Hardenberg, Netherlands. Founded in 1999, they initially focused on blueberries but have expanded to include various soft fruits. Visitors can pick their own blueberries (from July to September), red currants, black currants, white currants, raspberries (June and July), blackberries, red gooseberries, and green gooseberries. The farm is designed to be accessible for people with mobility aids and strollers. The farm offers a shop selling fresh and frozen fruit, jams, sauces, chutneys, juice, wine, liquor, ice cream, and beer, with products sourced from the farm and other regional producers.

De Bosmantel in Andijk is a farm shop and nursery that cultivates in and with nature, without pesticides and artificial fertilizers. They offer fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit, as well as dairy, meat, herbs, and other products in their shop. They also have a flower-picking garden. What visitors say De Bosmantel is a highly recommended farm shop known for its wide range of fresh, healthy, and organic produce, creating a haven of natural products amidst conventional agriculture. Customers praise the friendly and helpful staff, the relaxed atmosphere, and the opportunity to wander through the gardens. The shop offers a diverse selection of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and bread, all presented with care and attention to detail. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to buy locally sourced, high-quality products, and the staff is praised for taking the time to answer questions and provide information. The shop is a pleasure to visit and some people visit almost every day. In addition to the farm shop, there is also a pick-your-own garden where customers can select flowers. While not the cheapest option, the quality and experience make it a worthwhile destination. A negative point was an unfriendly person who did not allow dogs on a leash.

De Buytenhof is a farm located near Rotterdam, offering a taste of rural life. It features a farm shop selling pure, fresh, and local seasonal produce, including vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, jams, and chutneys, primarily sourced from their own land. The farm aims to minimize food miles by offering healthy, artisanal products from the surrounding area, often with a social mission. The farm also has a tea room where visitors can enjoy lunch, coffee, or a high tea featuring farm-fresh ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, and homemade cakes are a specialty. A playground is adjacent to the terrace, allowing parents to supervise children while relaxing.

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a farm shop offering a variety of fresh produce and homemade delicacies. They sell items like carrots, leeks, beans, kale, potatoes, soft fruits, apples, fruit juices, krentjebrij, yogurt, milk, honey, cheese, eggs, jam, syrup, wine, beer, sausages, meat, fruit chocolates, and farm-made ice cream. They also create custom gift baskets. The farm offers a ““Pick Your Own”” experience during the harvest season. Previously, customers could pick dahlias, green and red gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, blueberries, blackberries, Santana apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. However, as of December 1, 2024, everything in the picking garden has been harvested. Frambozen are available for sale at the shop in harvest season but not for self picking.

De Warmoes is a historical market garden in Lent, near Nijmegen, Netherlands. It aims to preserve and share the knowledge of the former market gardeners (““warmoezeniers””) of Lent, who supplied the city of Nijmegen with fruits and vegetables. The garden cultivates over a hundred different varieties of vegetables year-round without pesticides, prioritizing circularity and biodiversity. Visitors can harvest their own produce during the growing season. You can pick your own beetroots, raspberries, kohlrabi, berries, and field flowers. There is also a museum about the history of market gardening in Lent and a garden café that serves food made with produce from the garden. The farm is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday, although it is open for groups and rentals on those days. It is possible to rent the garden café with boomgaard. They are planning on rebuilding the varkensschuur, which broke down in 2023. They also organize activities and workshops.

Fruittuin van West is an organic-dynamic pick-your-own farm in Amsterdam. The farm is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00. There is a farm shop, a garden café and an orchard where visitors can pick their own fruit. The farm focuses on sustainability and circularity, and regularly hosts events. The orchard grows various types of fruit, such as apples, pears and berries. What visitors say Fruittuin van West is a delightful destination just outside Amsterdam, offering a rural escape with a focus on organic, sustainable practices. Visitors can immerse themselves in nature by picking their own fruits and vegetables (seasonal availability varies, so check the website beforehand), gathering fresh eggs, and interacting with farm animals like chickens and pigs. The venue includes a charming organic market with a wide selection of locally sourced products, plus a cozy café where guests can enjoy delicious homemade pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run fruit farm located near Zwolle and Elburg. They focus on sustainably growing various fruits like apples, pears, cherries, plums, and berries, selling them directly in their farm shop. Their motto is that flavor should develop in the orchard, not in cold storage. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the orchards with information boards or participate in an interactive scavenger hunt to learn about fruit cultivation.

Hof Bredelaar is a self-picking farm located in Elst, Netherlands. It operates within Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. The farm cultivates a wide range of fresh, organically grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers, all without pesticides. Customers can purchase a harvest subscription allowing them to pick their own produce whenever they like. The farm emphasizes sustainability, investing in healthy soil, biodiversity, and natural balance. This results in flavorful, nutritious crops.

Jan Janssen Fruit Farm’s website promotes blueberry self-picking and products. Each year, from around mid-July, you can pick your own blueberries at two locations: De Bever (Beverbekerdijk) in Achel, Belgium, and at Bergbosweg 17 in Budel, Netherlands. Self-picking is usually possible daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Besides self-picking, the farm also sells blueberry products throughout the year at their address in Budel. These products include juice, liqueur, wine, syrup, jam, and dessert sauce. The website also features information about the health benefits of blueberries and recipes.

The Eekhoeve is a farm offering a variety of activities and products. It features a farm shop (““Landwinkel””) with local products and a tea house serving fresh treats. Visitors can harvest their own fruits and vegetables in the ““moestuin”” (vegetable garden) and pick flowers in the ““pluktuin”” (picking garden). There is also the possibility to interact with animals. The farm shop sells, among other things, cheese, fresh meat from their own Hereford cows and ““Veens Kaatje”” (a local egg liquor).

De Mikkelhorst is an ecological care farm located on the edge of the green village of Haren, Netherlands. It offers a variety of activities and services, including a petting zoo, playground, pick-your-own garden, tea room, and a shop for local products. The farm provides day care and guidance for people with various disabilities and backgrounds, focusing on meaningful work and social participation. It offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor workplaces to accommodate individual needs and abilities.

Nieuw Slagmaat Farm in Bunnik welcomes visitors to its farm store, terrace, and playground on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm grows kiwis, apples, pears, plums, cherries, and kiwiberries, as well as vegetables in a large garden, including beets, pumpkins, and zucchini. It is known for its innovative and environmentally conscious fruit cultivation, which has received awards. All produce is sold fresh in the farm store and is also processed into jam and juice without additives. Visitors can see farm animals and enjoy coffee/tea or farm-made juice with a view. The farm is located in the Kromme Rijn area, bordering Nieuw Wulven forest and Fort Vechten, offering opportunities for cycling, walking, and skating.

The Philips Fruittuin, or Philips Fruit Garden, is a green oasis located in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offering a space for relaxation, recreation, and events. Founded in 1928 by Anton Philips, the fruit garden is a local landmark in the region. Visitors can enjoy activities like walking, tasting local products, meetings, playing, photography. The garden is part of the ‘de Wielenwaal’ estate and is easily accessible by bike, car, or public transportation.

Landwinkel Weststrate is a farm shop in Middelburg, Netherlands, with a rich history. Founded in 1959 as a mixed farm, it specialized in fruit cultivation in 1990, now boasting 13 hectares of orchards. The shop sells their own fruit alongside a wide range of artisanal farm and regional products from other local producers. They offer gift packages, artisanal meats from a local butcher, and various regional products. They also sell Berg Toys trampolines and have a terrace where visitors can enjoy refreshments.

De Laarhoeve is a development farm in Diessen, Netherlands, that provides a safe and meaningful work environment for individuals with barriers to employment. They focus on developing the talents of their employees, operating under the principle of ““normal if possible, but special if necessary.”” The farm produces a variety of regional products, including over 100,000 jars of jam annually, using fruits and vegetables from local farmers. This helps farmers process their produce and shortens production chains, reducing food waste. They have saved over 200,000 kilograms of food since 2000.

The ““Op het Erf”” in Heeswijk-Dinther is a farm dedicated to showcasing the original landscape of the area. They use native plants and raise old breeds of livestock and fruit varieties. All meat comes from Brabant. The farm features old landscape elements across 5 hectares, aiming to create a nature-rich environment. There is a focus on attracting birds through planting, hedgerows, and a coppice woodland. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the Aa valley.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten is an ecological self-picking farm located in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda, in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The farm cultivates vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers in a sustainable way, respecting both people and animals. It functions as a social project, offering opportunities for volunteers to work together outdoors and for people to become harvest participants (oogstdeelnemer) with a yearly subscription. Harvest participants can then pick vegetables weekly from April to October, and others can also purchase individual flowers and leftover herbs, vegetables, and fruit. The flower picking garden is open to everyone, even without a subscription.

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking farm located in Putten, Netherlands, since 2000. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and pick their own produce, with tools provided. The farm offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, including salad, peas, and pumpkins, all grown naturally. You can also pick your own flowers and various fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, raspberries, and berries. Honey from the farm’s beehives is also available for purchase.

Utrecht Natuurlijk manages five city farms and six city gardens throughout Utrecht, open year-round (except for some holidays). These locations offer daily enjoyment of animals, opportunities to work in gardens, nature education centers, farm shops, and cafes. Activities and nature programs are available for all ages, focusing on strengthening urban nature and biodiversity. The farms feature animals, playgrounds, and various activities. They also offer opportunities to rent space for events and birthday parties. The farms often have farm shops and cafes where fresh, local products are sold.

Très Jolie is an ecological small fruit farm located in De Glind, Netherlands. The farm cultivates various types of small fruit, including berries, blackberries, and raspberries. It aims to be a ““sensory garden”” where visitors can relax and enjoy nature. Très Jolie offers a wide range of berries, available for self-picking on designated days or for purchase in various health food stores during the season. They also process the berries into products such as fruit preserves, syrup, vinegar, juices, chutney, jelly, and dried fruit, which are sold at markets and in shops.

Tuinindestad is a community garden located in Groningen, offering various activities and services. Every Thursday, they host a communal dinner, often followed by an activity. The space can be rented for parties, meetings, or other gatherings, with or without catering. The plant sale starts on April 3rd, open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM. Due to freezing temperatures, the water is currently shut off, so only the ““trekkershut”” (hiker’s cabin) can be rented, potentially with the ““pipowagen”” (tiny house) and/or tipi.

Vink Fruitboerderij is a fruit farm specializing in artisanal fruit products, including jams and juices. A popular seasonal flavor is strawberry-rhubarb, available as both jam and fruit sauce. They pride themselves on authentic, artisanal methods and pure fruit flavors. The farm features a ““pluktuin”” (picking garden) where visitors can pick their own fruit during harvest season, typically from late August to mid-October. While the specific types of fruit available for self-picking are not explicitly mentioned, the farm also offers older fruit trees for sale, allowing customers to plant mature trees in their own gardens.

Land en Boschzigt is the oldest biodynamic farm in the Netherlands, cultivating vegetables, fruit, and herbs since 1947. Located near Hilversum and ’s-Graveland, it features a natural food store within an old garden shed, offering freshly harvested produce. They also have a restaurant in a modern greenhouse where the chickens used to live. The farm offers a self-harvesting program where you can purchase a share (€425) for a season and harvest your own vegetables. You can pick vegetables directly from the farm.

The Sfeerstal is located in the ““Groene Hart”” (Green Heart) of the Netherlands, near cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and only 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. It offers a Bed & Breakfast hotel with 10 rooms, a tea house with a terrace, and a flower picking garden. Visitors can enjoy homemade cakes, lunch, and High Tea at the tea house. The flower garden is open from June to October, Monday to Saturday, where guests can pick their own bouquets.

In de Boomgaard Kleurt je seizoen (In the Boomgaard, Colour Your Season) is a location on the Den Treek-Henschoten estate in Leusden, run by Marieke Nolsen. She offers atmospheric flower workshops and courses inspired by the season. During the courses, participants learn to create flower arrangements in a natural way, gathering the materials themselves. Materials are provided for the workshops. The approximately 1600 m² garden, which can be visited in groups by appointment, is designed as a picking garden. There are borders with perennials and shrubs, and flowers, berries, and greenery are grown for floral arrangements. Specific examples include malus apple trees, rosehip varieties, ivy berries, and hydrangeas. In addition, various books and online content are available about Marieke’s picking garden and flower arrangements.

De Dierenploeg is a children’s farm located in the center of Zevenbergen, Netherlands. The website provides the farm’s address, a map, and opening hours. You can find the schedule of activities on the website, as well as news and information about the farm. The farm features animals like sheep and goats in paddocks that visitors can enter (weather permitting), subject to rules such as not feeding the animals, chasing them, and washing hands after contact. Visiting the farm is at your own risk.

De Woerdt is a family-run farm established in Ressen, a village in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Since 1977, they have been growing various fruits, including apples (twelve varieties), pears, cherries, morello cherries, walnuts, and plums. These and other products are sold in their modern and well-stocked farm shop. De Woerdt offers visitors a chance to learn about their farm through activities such as tastings and pick-your-own days. Visitors can enjoy coffee and homemade apple pie, juice from their own fruit, or lunch at the farm terrace. They also offer extensive high tea options. The farm is also equipped with two well-equipped and comfortable rooms for meetings or gatherings.

Landwinkel Ol Diek is a fruit and arable farm in the Oldambt region, known for its grain fields. In their orchard, they grow apples, pears, and cherries. The Landwinkel (farm shop) sells their own fruit, as well as regional products, farm delicacies, gifts, and Christmas packages. They offer gift baskets and fruit baskets. Visitors can enjoy coffee, tea, apple pie, or ice cream on their terrace. In September, they organize apple-picking days where visitors can pick their own apples. You can self-pick apples in the orchard. They have 10 different varieties of cherry trees, and you can pick cherries in July and August. They also have pear trees and pick pears in September.

Framblij is a self-picking farm in Monster, Netherlands, located at Zwartendijk 11, offering unsprayed fruits and vegetables. The farm is open for self-picking from June to October on Saturdays, Mondays, Friday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons. Their stall is open every day and sells produce including raspberries, raspberry syrup, raspberry jam, and raspberry liqueur. You can self-pick fruit. What visitors say Framblij is a “pick-your-own” farm offering a fun and educational experience, especially for families with children. Visitors can harvest a wide variety of fresh, organically grown fruits and vegetables like strawberries, raspberries, cherries, tomatoes and cucumbers. The location features indoor and outdoor play areas for children, including sandboxes, pony rides, and petting animals like chickens and rabbits. Visitors can relax in the tea garden, enjoying homemade treats like muffins and fresh coffee. While the quality and selection of produce varies with the season, the experience is generally well-organized, with friendly staff.

Sprankenhof is a biodynamic farm, shop, and kitchen located in Udenhout, near Tilburg. The farm emphasizes a relaxed pace and offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce, ensuring fresh and valued food. The website features an events calendar and highlights the unique shopping experience, emphasizing it is the best biological kitchen in the Tilburg region. The webpage contains an image of large cultivations but makes no mention of what produces you can self-pick. The shop is open Wednesday to Friday from 11:00 to 18:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00.

Utrecht Natuurlijk is an organization with five city farms and six city gardens spread throughout Utrecht, Netherlands. The farms are open year-round and offer various activities for all ages, including animal interactions, gardening opportunities, nature education, and farm shops/cafés. They also work on projects to enhance urban nature and biodiversity. Visitors can pick fresh products from the Oogsttuin, bloemenpluktuin and permacultuur tuin. The garden offers diverse groups such as schools, organizations and citizens to work in the garden.

Utrecht Natuurlijk is an organization with five city farms and six city gardens in Utrecht, open year-round. They offer a variety of activities and educational programs focused on nature, biodiversity, and sustainable living for all ages. Visitors can enjoy animals, participate in gardening, play, learn, and shop at farm stores and cafes. Here’s what the different locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk offer: Farm Stores and Cafes: Many locations sell fresh, local products. They provide coffee, lunch and homemade pastries. Some even provide vegetables, eggs and honey. Animals: Most farms have farm animals, where visitors can interact with pigs, cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds and cats. They also house rare farm animal species. Playgrounds: Some locations have playgrounds, where kids can climb, build, and experiment with water. Here’s what the different gardens of Utrecht Natuurlijk offer:

Tuinen van Kraaybeekerhof is an old estate located in Driebergen-Rijsenburg, Netherlands, with biodynamic gardens. The estate’s shop is closed for the year but will reopen in Spring 2025. The nursery remains open for purchasing perennial plants. During the season, you can become a member of the self-harvest garden and pick your own biodynamically grown vegetables, berries, and herbs every week. Additionally, a flower subscription is available for picking your own bouquets.

’t Fazantje is a farm located in the outskirts of Dongen, North Brabant, offering various activities. Open activities include a maize maze (with a tropical theme in 2024), boerengolf (farmer’s golf), and a flower picking garden. Other possible activities include making birdseed, renting family bikes, and pumpkin carving (from September). From the end of November, they sell Christmas trees from their own nursery, including blue spruce and Nordmann firs, as well as Christmas greenery and B-quality trees.

De Biotoop is a vibrant community located in the former Biological Center of the University of Groningen. It’s a place where people live, work, and various social functions are accommodated. The community features studios of artists and workspaces of entrepeneurs. Pizza Paul will be open from March 14, 2025, serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas. The community offers a variety of creative services and products, ranging from art and handmade furniture to yoga sessions and logo design.

De Fruitschuur is a farm located on the Peppelmansdijk 24 in Gaanderen, near Doetinchem, on the road through the Slangenburg from Doetinchem to Westendorp. During the fruit season, they offer the opportunity to pick your own fruit. The farm started in 1973 with strawberries and field vegetables, and in 1977 they started growing blueberries. They have a farm shop with fresh, local products. Currently they offer fresh and frozen blueberries and potatoes for sale. The farm also has a resting point (Rustpunt) with a picknick table, coffee machine and water boiler.

GAOS is a biodynamic farm in Swifterbant, Netherlands, offering a variety of activities and produce. They cultivate around twenty different crops. The farm features a pick-your-own flower garden that is open from sunrise to sunset. You can pick your own flowers or subscribe for weekly pick-ups. They also occasionally organize plant markets with organic plants. In the spring, tulips are available for picking. The farm also has a 3.5 km hiking trail through their fields and a natural area. GAOS focuses on sustainable farming practices, including crop rotation, using manure from their own animals, and maintaining natural habitats.

Moestuin Leyduin is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) farm located on the Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. On this one-hectare historical kitchen garden, about fifty different vegetables, twenty kinds of herbs, soft fruit, apples, pears, and a beautiful sea of flowers are grown in an environmentally friendly way. During the harvest season, members can come to the garden every week to harvest their own produce and enjoy the atmospheric surroundings. They may pick, various vegetables, herbs, soft fruits, apples, pears and flowers. By purchasing a share in the garden and through their involvement, they make the farm possible.

Pluk! City Farm is tucked away in Madestein Recreation Park in The Hague. This urban farm is much more than just a farm. Pluk! has a lunchroom where you can celebrate a children’s party, rent space, and pick fruit and vegetables. These are the pick-your-own gardens in Drenthe - De Stoofpeer Pluk! is a unique and cherished spot in The Hague, celebrated for its natural charm and community focus. It offers a haven for both children and adults, with a mix of recreation, relaxation, and education. Velt Eco Garden Days - NMF Drenthe This urban pick-your-own garden combines the best of both worlds: the opportunity to pick fresh fruit and vegetables in the heart of the city, complemented by a cozy lunchroom and childcare facilities. Visitors can stroll around in good weather, there’s a small farm with animals, and a pick-your-own garden where visitors can pick their own fruit and vegetables. In front of the farm is a small shop selling their own farm products and small plants, and there’s a dining area. The Gardens of Benevolence What Pluk! What makes The Hague special:

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a self-picking farm located on the Dorskampweg in Wageningen, Netherlands, open from mid-May to November. Visitors can harvest their own fruit and pick their own bouquets of flowers while enjoying the scenic view. The farm offers a wide variety of summer flowers, including peonies, dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, heleniums, and sunflowers. The selection of fruit includes raspberries, grapes, thornless blackberries, plums, apples, pears, and various types of berries. The availability of specific produce varies depending on the season. The farm also offers green workshops.

Erf Janz is a self-picking farm located in Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Visitors can enjoy picking flowers, fruits, and tea herbs in the garden. The farm also features an orchard for relaxing. Besides self-picking, Erf Janz includes a shop selling gifts and other items, a day care program focused on gardening, an ice cream shop offering artisanal ice cream, and a tea room. The farm is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, until November 1st. They have social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. The farm is located on Rijksweg 67, 3781 LT Voorthuizen and its website is www.erfjanz.nl.

Stichting #FRUIT is an organization focused on pruning, picking, tasting, and enjoying fruit. They maintain a public self-picking garden with the help of volunteers and organize events and activities, which are listed in a calendar. You can find them at local markets, such as the ‘Made with love markt’. They also host a ““Sapdag”” where apples and pears are pressed into juice. Their orchards are located in Sittard-Oost (Haagsittard and Europapark), and one of their orchards, the ““De Lahrhof”” high-stem orchard, is located near the De Lahrhof farm. The self-picking garden itself is situated at the Luxemburghof (Europapark) since 2021. The organization was founded in 2021 with the primary goal of [unspecified]. Donations to support Stichting #FRUIT are welcomed.

Stichting Sociaal en Vitaal is a Dutch foundation addressing food inequality by providing access to healthy, local food for low-income families. Over a million people in the Netherlands live below the poverty line, making it difficult to afford nutritious food. The foundation operates a social self-picking garden where over 300 families can harvest their own vegetables, fruits, and potatoes. The organization also focuses on social connection, food education, building a sustainable food system, health and vitality, and promoting biodiversity. They are looking for volunteers and financial support to expand their reach.

De Pollekamp is a blueberry farm located in Ermelo, Netherlands, bordering a forest and heath. During July and August, visitors are welcome to pick their own blueberries, which are grown without pesticides. The farm has a shop selling blueberry products like jam, juice, tea, and candies, as well as gift packages. There is also a terrace where visitors can enjoy refreshments. Note that as of mid-August 2025, the picking season is almost over and opening hours are reduced. Be aware that payment is cash-only.

De Hommelhoeve is a small-scale mixed farm in the Netherlands that aims to produce healthy food in a nature-inclusive way, providing habitat for wildlife. The farm offers a self-picking garden with a subscription for weekly fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits. Also they offer grass-fed Brandrode beef, Duroc free-range pork, free-range chicken eggs and meat for sale. The farm is located in the northern part of Brummen, between Zutphen and Apeldoorn. An open day takes place on Whit Monday, June 9. The farm is connected to Voedselnetwerk IJsselmarke, a collaboration for local food from a healthy landscape.

The Tuinen van Weldadigheid is a multifaceted organic farm in Veenhuizen, Netherlands, combining crop cultivation, a care farm, and recreational/educational activities. They maintain the largest collection of edible plants in the Netherlands, with unique collections of potatoes, garlic, and beans, and are passionate about preserving old and unusual varieties. Their seeds and seedlings are certified organic, cultivated with volunteers and interns. Beyond the gardens, they have an authentic farmhouse with facilities available for day trips and longer stays. They also share their knowledge through tours, workshops, and lectures.

Zelfoogsttuin Ten Boer is a self-picking garden where you can harvest fresh, locally grown vegetables. As a member, you’ll receive a weekly update on what’s ripe for picking, along with a recipe. The produce is grown from organic seeds and plants, with respect for the soil and without pesticides. The garden offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, and organizes activities like harvest and spring festivals. Zelfoogsttuin Ten Boer is located on the Wolddijk in Ten Boer, next to Innersdijk. You can find them on Facebook under the name Zelfoogsttuin Ten Boer.

Ús Hôf is a permaculture farm that aims to restore the relationship between producer and consumer. They grow vegetables, fruit trees, berry bushes, and flowers without pesticides. They offer a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model where members pay at the beginning of the season based on their income and harvest their own vegetables weekly. If members don’t have time to harvest, they can subscribe to a vegetable bag delivered to Sibrandabuorren, Sneek, or Bolsward. Restaurants and institutions can also order vegetables.

De Weitens is an ecological farm in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, offering various activities and accommodations. The farm consists of an ecological garden, Wilma’s Terrace, and cabanas/camper spots for overnight stays. The ecological garden is run by Jack, who provides tours and information about ecological gardening and sustainable practices. Wilma’s Terrace is managed by Wilma, Corinne, and Kitty, offering homemade cakes, coffee, herbal tea, and local sausage rolls. Since May 2024, a new partnership with ‘t Vogelhuys, led by Kitty, provides everyday activities for people with disabilities at the terrace on Mondays and Tuesdays. Corinne manages the cabanas, providing guests with comfortable, energy-neutral accommodations in the walnut orchard.

Landgoed Grootstal, near Nijmegen, is a family-owned estate with a focus on sustainability, hospitality, and innovation. They aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural life by showcasing sustainable food production and land use practices. The estate serves as a living example of transition and invites visitors to participate in building a sustainable future. The estate offers various locations for rent, including a modern Paviljoen (pavilion) suitable for small groups and an innovative LandgoedLAB (estate LAB), which serves as a workshop for agricultural transition and is suitable for education, meetings, and celebrations.

Pluktuin Amstelveen (Nes a/d Amstel) is a self-picking farm located at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact them at 06 13 59 40 50 or 06 204 345 41. The farm offers a variety of activities, workshops, and arrangements for all seasons. These include children’s birthday parties centered around Dutch themes, and creative workshops like making flower crowns, painting mugs, building fairy tale trees, creating mosaic garden panels, and assembling robots from recycled materials. There are workshops dedicated to teaching people how to select and arrange flowers.

Kwekerij Eeuwhorst is a farm located in Emst, Netherlands (Eeuwhorstweg 5, 8166 KP Emst). Owned by Annemarie van Eek and her husband Gerrit, the farm cultivates trees, plants, shrubs, vegetables, and fruits without the use of artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or GMOs. Customers can pick their own produce in the pluktuin (picking garden), including various types of potatoes, onions, and a wide variety of flowers during the summer months. Free-range eggs are also available for purchase. The farm prioritizes natural growth and ripening, resulting in products with enhanced flavor and nutritional value. In addition to the farm, ““De Eeuwhorst”” also offers a general odd-job man for small tasks. The farm is open by appointment, and contact can be made by phone, app, or email. They are affiliated with Boerderijwinkel, Boerenwinkel and Rijdende Winkel.

The website documents the history and activities of the ““In d’n Hof”” neighborhood association in the Akkerwinde II area of Schaijk, Netherlands. The area was developed starting in 2009 with new housing. The neighborhood association was founded on November 1, 2012 and encompasses about 150 houses in the streets Hofse Hoeve, Mackenhof, Morijnenhof, De Korte Louwstraat, gedeelte Akkerwinde, Broodakker en Ekstershoef. The website includes articles about street names, contact information, and various events organized by the association. One highlight is the creation of a pick-your-own garden with various fruits and herbs, allowing residents to harvest items like apples and mint for their own use. A recent addition is a water tap for public use. The website also mentions efforts to renovate the ““Avonturentuin”” adventure playground.

Pluktuin Oss is a privately owned flower garden that opens to the public seasonally. Visitors can enjoy the flowers, butterflies, and birds, and pick their own bouquets. It’s designed as a natural, experiential garden. The process is self-service: instructions are posted at the entrance. Visitors can use provided buckets and scissors to collect flowers, then measure their bouquet using a provided measuring board to determine the cost. Payment is made via a cash box. No reservations are required during opening hours.

Pluktuin la Fleur operates six flower-picking gardens in Zeeland, West-Brabant (Netherlands), and East Flanders (Belgium). Though the season is over and the gardens are being prepared for 2025, during the season, from late March to September, visitors can pick their own flowers in a pleasant outdoor environment. The gardens are open Monday to Saturday from sunrise to sunset, with some location exceptions. The flowers available include a wide variety of blooms, promising longer vase life due to their freshness. Children are welcome to independently pick the flowers they like. The gardens are unmanned, operating on an honor system with payment options including cash and online payment via QR code (with a small transaction fee). Picnic tables are available at each location.

Het Diessens Broek is a farm focused on agroforestry and reconnecting people with the origins of their food. They aim to educate and inspire both consumers and other farmers about integrating nature and agriculture for sustainable food production. The farm seeks to create a space where consumers can experience the harvest, enjoy the environment, and become more conscious of their food. They also provide data and inspiration for other farmers interested in agroforestry practices. The farm is located in Diessen, Netherlands. The website does not specify the type of produce available for self-picking.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands. Since 1977, they have been growing a variety of fruits, including apples (twelve varieties), pears, cherries, morello cherries, walnuts, and plums. Visitors can purchase these products in their modern farm shop, participate in activities like tastings and self-picking days. The farm also features a farm terrace where guests can enjoy coffee, homemade apple pie, fresh juice, and lunch. They offer high tea and rent meeting rooms.

Utrecht Natuurlijk is an organization in Utrecht, Netherlands with five urban farms and six urban gardens. These locations are open to the public and offer a variety of activities and services. What They Offer: Activities: They provide a range of activities and nature education programs for children, youth, and adults, as well as working on projects to enhance nature and biodiversity in the city. Farms & Gardens: Visitors can enjoy animals, participate in gardening, play, learn at nature education centers, and visit farm shops and restaurants. Specifics on Self-Picking and Produce:

Pluktuin Uden is a self-picking farm located on the Hooistraat in Uden. It operates using the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where subscribers are responsible for harvesting their own food, reducing their environmental footprint. All materials used are certified organic, and the farm cultivates with respect for the soil and its inhabitants, without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, promoting biodiversity. A 5-meter wide strip of trees and shrubs is planted along the border with a conventional farm to act as a natural barrier and provide habitat for birds and insects. Edible flowers are also planted among the fruits and vegetables for the enjoyment of pollinators and subscribers alike.

This website promotes a self-picking garden (pluktuin) experience. It offers advice and workshops on how to create your own self-picking garden, even for beginners. The owner also provides garden design services to help customers create their own personalized gardens. Specifically, you can pick flowers to create bouquets and even edible flowers. The website also emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and supporting bees and butterflies in your garden. It mentions the Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea) and dahlias as flowers that are part of the self picking experience.

Op Rimpeler is a farm in Putten, Netherlands that offers a variety of experiences. The farm, which used to be a traditional farm, now hosts events, meetings, and celebrations. They have multiple locations on the property for rent. Visitors can pick their own flowers from the pluktuin (picking garden). The website also mentions the possibility to organize tastings or present products at the farm.

Beiketún is a self-picking blueberry farm in Twijzel, Netherlands. The farm cultivates various blueberry varieties, ensuring a picking season from July to October. They focus on natural cultivation methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers, resulting in a pure, natural product. The blueberries are also suitable for a ketogenic diet. The farm also sells Beiketun bags for €5. Additionally, Beiketún has bee colonies managed by Imker Roelof. Visitors can learn about bees and their importance by appointment.

Zelfplukboomgaard ’t Straatje is a self-picking orchard located between Zaltbommel and Gameren. They offer an ““Adopt a Bommelse Apple Tree”” program, which will continue in 2025, with self-picking only available for those who adopt a tree. The orchard is working on improving crop yields by installing an irrigation system and planting more pollinator trees, while also reducing the use of synthetic pesticides. In the past, the orchard offered workshops on pruning fruit trees and held contests for the largest apple and most creative photo collage. They also facilitated apple pressing into juice.

The Kruidenstee is a self-picking farm and nature garden located near a cycling route in Stad aan ’t Haringvliet. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of herbs, wild plants, and edible shrubs and trees, including over 45 dye plants. The garden is designed to attract insects and small animals, with features like a bee sanctuary, sandarium, and pond. A significant portion of the garden is dedicated to herb picking. Depending on the season, visitors can pick fresh herbs and edible flowers, creating their own custom combinations. The farm also sells organically grown plants, including dye plants, herbs, and edible flowers.

FlowerWise is an eco-friendly floral design business run by Fennie in Tilburg, Netherlands. Fennie cultivates flowers in harmony with nature, avoiding harmful chemicals. She offers workshops, team outings, bridal arrangements, and funeral arrangements year-round, primarily using flowers from her own garden. FlowerWise collaborates with the Un Bietje Groen entrepreneurs’ garden. Fennie welcomes schools and after-school programs for educational experiences in nature. Key services and offerings: Floral Arrangements: Custom floral arrangements for celebrations and farewells. Workshops: Workshops on floral design, bouquet arranging, and sustainable gardening practices. Team Outings: Customizable team outings with activities like floral workshops, old Dutch games, and oyster mushroom cultivation. Catering options (high tea, lunch, buffet) are available. Bridal & Funeral Arrangements: Personalized bridal and funeral floral services. Gastlessen: Gastlessen for Schols and BSOs. Plant Sales: Seasonal sales of organically grown plants. Bio Kultura: Sells Bio Kultura potting soil/compost. Flowers/Produce Available (Seasonally):

Hoveniersbedrijf Rozendaal, led by Niels Jas, offers garden design, construction, and maintenance services with over 20 years of experience. They focus on sustainable practices, avoiding pesticides and working in harmony with nature. They offer advice, customization and sustainable garden management. Their services include weekly, monthly and quarterly garden maintenance. Annually they also provide pruning work and the maintenance of paving and borders. In addition to their core gardening services, they operate a self-picking garden (Pluktuin) located on the edge of the Koningsberg, next to Rozendaelselaan 7 in Rozendaal. Throughout the summer, visitors can pick their own flowers or purchase plants. The company also offers storage for black soil, compost, sand, and various fertilizers. They also provide waste disposal services for pruning waste, green waste, rubble and soil.

De Heerevelden is a family-run flower farm owned by Christian van Thiel and his wife Annemarie. Besides growing flowers on a large scale, the farm focuses on product innovation and offers a flower experience center. The new building includes a flower processing area, a shop selling regional products, a tea room, and a workshop space. A self-picking garden with over 80 varieties of seasonal cut flowers is also available, accessible to elderly and disabled visitors. Customers can pick their own bouquets from mid-June and the price is determined by the thickness of the stems. Pre-made bouquets can also be ordered.

TIMMCORN is a farm in Rijnsaterwoude, Netherlands, that has been growing sweetcorn, spelt, and hay for over 25 years. The farm is easily accessible from the N207 highway. They sell freshly picked sweetcorn directly to customers. The farm is GLOBALGAP certified, ensuring high standards for food safety and environmental responsibility. Their Dutch sweetcorn is available from August to October. Visitors are welcome to pick their own corn. Besides regular sweetcorn, TIMMCORN also grows red and speckled sweetcorn, as well as hard corn for people familiar with those varieties from their home countries.

Tuinderij Geworteld is an organic vegetable and flower farm where customers can harvest their own produce or pick up vegetable bags. Located in Bruchem, Netherlands, the farm cultivates vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers on 6000 square meters of land and a 300 square meter greenhouse. They offer several subscription options: Self-Harvest Subscription: Allows year-round harvesting of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. A ““Self-Harvest without winter”” option is also available if you don’t want to harvest in the winter. Subscribers receive updates via WhatsApp about available produce. Twice a year, there are celebratory events on the farm. Vegetable Bag Subscription: From May to November, customers can pick up a weekly bag of vegetables (small, medium, or large). Flower Picking: Open from the first weekend in July to the last weekend in September on Saturdays. Customers can pick their own bouquets. Bouquets can be packaged by the visitor. In winter, you can typically harvest items such as lamb’s lettuce, winter purslane, pumpkin, carrot, Jerusalem artichoke, spinach, Asian leafy greens, lettuce, kohlrabi, beets, leeks, kale, red cabbage, white cabbage, palm cabbage, sprouts, and parsley.

Sloterland, located near Amsterdam, offers individuals the opportunity to rent plots of land to grow their own vegetables and flowers. Managed by the ““Vereniging Vrienden van Sloterland””, the farm is one of the oldest agricultural lands in the Netherlands. Sloterland practices, as much as possible, biological-dynamic agriculture, with a focus on creating a self-sustaining ecosystem, where the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is avoided. Tuinabval (garden waste) is composted and used as a fertilizer.

Kwekerij Marty is a self-picking farm located in Heemskerk in the North-Holland dune area. It offers flower sales, workshops, a self-picking garden, and location rentals. The self-picking garden is open from August through the end of October, where visitors can pick their own flowers, primarily Dahlias and Cosmeas. All necessary equipment is provided. The farm also hosts seasonal workshops and rents out the location for events like birthdays, baby showers, family days, reunions, and children’s parties.

Landwinkel van Wagenberg is a farm shop and fruit-growing business located in Overasselt, Netherlands. They offer a variety of regional products, with a focus on fruits and vegetables sourced directly from their farm and other local producers. Visitors can explore the shop, pick their own apples during the apple picking season (check the agenda for dates), and purchase pre-made fruit baskets. The farm’s history is rooted in fertile river clay deposited after a dike breach in 1926. Initially a mixed farm, it transitioned to fruit cultivation in the 1990s. The shop is part of the Landwinkel organization, emphasizing regional quality and sustainable practices. The farm shop typically reopens in mid-August when the Delbare apples are ripe.

This self-picking farm allows visitors to harvest their own unsprayed vegetables, herbs, and flowers from May to December. The crops are grown naturally and in harmony with the environment. Each week, participants receive an ““harvest agenda”” via email, detailing what is ready to be picked. The farm offers benefits such as reduced environmental impact due to the lack of distribution and packaging, cost savings compared to supermarket prices, increased knowledge of local, seasonal produce, healthy eating without pesticides, and the opportunity to relax and meet other people. Currently, the farm has reached its maximum capacity, and interested individuals can join a waiting list.

De Groenerie is a farm that offers a variety of activities and products. The farm has a farm shop selling local produce, including vegetables grown on the farm, as well as meat. For entertainment, De Groenerie has an indoor playground and a butterfly garden. Visitors can also explore a maze in a corn field, and activities for families and companies such as, survival track, farm golf, farm tour, workshops and even school trips.

Voedselbos Texel is a self-picking farm located on the island of Texel, Netherlands, at Middellandseweg 4, 1792CG Oudeschild. Founded in 1994, the farm spans over 6 hectares and features a diverse ecosystem with 3,000 trees, 5,000 shrubs, and 25,000 plants. They harvest around 20,000 kg of over 100 varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, and herbs. The farm aims to enhance Texel’s biodiversity and promote sustainable agriculture through organic fertilization, biological pest control and professional fruit cultivation.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, Netherlands, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Since 1977, they have been growing various types of fruits, including apples, pears, cherries, morello cherries, walnuts, and plums, with twelve varieties of apples. The farm offers visitors a farm shop (Landwinkel) with their produce and other regional products, a farm terrace (Boerderijterras) for refreshments and meals, and activities like fruit picking days (plukdagen). On the fruit-picking days you can pick apples. They also offer facilities for meetings, campervan parking, and guided tours.