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Boerderij Landzicht is a 100% certified organic family farm located in Strijen, in the Hoeksche Waard region. The farm has been operating since 1988 and focuses on sustainable agriculture, cultivating a wide variety of crops in a landscape enriched by pollard willow hedges, hedgerows, and high-stem fruit orchards. The farm supplies fresh produce year-round to businesses, including wholesalers, natural food shops, restaurants, and greengrocers. The farm grows a diverse selection of vegetables, fruit, potatoes, herbs, flowers, and spelt. Spelt grown on the farm is used to make spelt pasta and bread. The produce offered is seasonal and sourced both from the farm’s own fields and from fellow organic farms. The farm operates as a B2B supplier, delivering two to four times per week throughout the Randstad region and surrounding areas.

Bloemenliefde is a flower farm and garden located at Hazersweg 56 in Ouddorp, Netherlands. It operates as both a flower shop and a nursery, offering a unique self-picking experience in its own expansive cutting garden. Visitors can walk through the garden and cut their own flowers to create a personal bouquet, experiencing the tranquility and freedom of picking directly from the field. Produce Available for Self-Picking: A wide variety of seasonal flowers, changing throughout the season. Season & Hours: The self-picking garden is open from June until the end of October, depending on weather conditions. The garden and shop are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The farm is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Buurtboerderij Nieuweweg is an urban community farm and vegetable garden located in Haarlem-Oost. It operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, focusing on ecologically grown food, education, and community building. The farm aims to reconnect people with nature and each other through locally grown produce, cultural events, and hands-on learning. The primary offering is a self-pick harvest subscription, which allows members to pick their own vegetables, herbs, and fruit directly from the fields. The self-pick season runs from April through November, covering approximately 35 weeks. Available produce includes both common vegetables like courgette, paprika, tomato, onion, garlic, cucumber, lettuce, cabbages, and pumpkins, as well as lesser-known or “forgotten” vegetables such as kohlrabi, chard, rapeseed, and winter purslane. In addition to vegetables, the farm also offers an egg subscription where members can adopt a chicken and collect fresh eggs. All produce is grown seasonally and without the use of chemical pesticides.

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-pick and cut-your-own vegetable garden located between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, growing produce without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure. The farm became certified organic in 2023 after moving to a new plot of land at Landbouwweg. Participants become “oogstgenoten” (harvest partners) by purchasing a harvest share, which allows them to come and pick their own vegetables, herbs, and fruit throughout the season. The main harvest season runs from May through November, though some produce may be available outside these months. The farm offers over 40 types of vegetables including andijvie, aardappelen (potatoes are priced separately), bloemkool, boerenkool, broccoli, courgette, daikon radish, doperwten, knoflook, knolselderij, komkommer, pastinaak, pompoen, prei, radijs, rode biet, rode kool, rucola, sla, snijbiet, sperziebonen, spinazie, spruitjes, tomaten, uien, wortelen, and many more. Herbs such as basil, chives, dill, coriander, parsley, oregano, sage, and thyme are available, along with strawberries and other soft fruit that is being expanded. No fixed opening hours are maintained; visits are by appointment or during scheduled events. Regular guided tours called ‘Rondje tuinderij’ are held on the last Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00. Workdays are also organized throughout the growing season.

De Boer van Middelburg is a family farm located on the edge of Middelburg, with over a century of agricultural history. The farm specializes in fresh, unsprayed vegetables that are grown using sustainable methods and are available seasonally. Offerings are primarily accessed through a weekly vegetable subscription, which provides enough produce for three meals per week. Subscribers can choose a weekly pickup on either Tuesday or Saturday. The selection changes with the seasons and includes green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, hearty vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and colorful beets.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is a biological urban farm and self-picking garden located in the new residential area of Wickevoort in Cruquius. The farm operates as a form of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), with a mission to reconnect people with each other and with their food. Spanning over 2.5 hectares, the farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and also keeps pigs, chickens, and sheep. Members of the self-picking garden can harvest from 50 to 60 different types of vegetables each season, with fresh herbs always available. The main harvest season runs from mid-May until Christmas, with a limited winter harvest available in January and February. Members can harvest daily from sunrise to sunset. Additionally, a flower-picking garden is open from July through the end of September, offering a changing selection of field flowers. For those who prefer a ready-to-go option, a weekly vegetable crate with seasonal produce can be picked up.

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

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

Janmaat Plantenteelt is a family-run arable farm and pick-your-own garden located in Bruinehaar, Overijssel. The farm grows a diverse range of crops, including sugar beets, grain, potatoes, maize, angelica, horseradish, and field beans, alongside a vibrant selection of flowers and pumpkins. Sustainability and craftsmanship are central to the operation, which has been active on the same land for three generations. The farm offers several self-picking opportunities throughout the season. A tulip picking garden is available for a short period of approximately two to three weeks in April. A dahlia picking garden, featuring a wide variety of colors and sizes, is open from mid-August through October. Additionally, a pumpkin picking garden allows visitors to harvest their own pumpkins from mid-September through the end of October. Pre-cut bouquets of peonies and aliums are available for purchase at the farm stand from mid-May to early June, but these cannot be self-picked.

Koningshof is an urban agriculture initiative located on the eastern edge of Utrecht. Situated in a historic horticultural area within the floodplain of the Kromme Rijn, this green space is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the city’s agricultural identity. The site offers a range of activities focused on connecting people with a healthy and sustainable food system, where visitors can learn about growing, harvesting, preserving, and preparing their own food.

Moestuin Vollenhoven is a historical, regenerative vegetable garden located on the Landgoed Vollenhoven estate in De Bilt. The garden is tended by a small team of dedicated gardeners and a group of volunteers, and it operates with a strong focus on biodiversity, soil health, and sustainable growing methods without artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The site features historic greenhouses dating back to the 1800s and 1854, as well as a new 0.6-hectare extension added to the original one-hectare plot.

Natuurboerderij KipEigen is a regenerative farm and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative located in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. The farm focuses on producing food in a way that actively restores the soil, biodiversity, and the local ecosystem, operating on the principle that farming should leave the land healthier than it was found. Self-picking is available for fruit during the growing season. Apples, pears, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and currants can be picked from the farm’s orchard, which is open every other Friday from 12:00 PM starting in the summer season. Pickers are welcome to wander among the chickens and the mini-food forest while harvesting.

Pluk! Boterbloem is a self-harvest organic farm located on the Ecologische Boerderij de Boterbloem in Amsterdam’s Lutkemeerpolder. Established in 2021, it operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm focusing on biologically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and human-scale practices, including manual tools and no-till methods. It offers a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere with a small shop, a shaded orchard for relaxation, chickens, goats, and an eco-house for workshops and activities.

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

Pluktuin Glitter Gladiool is a city farm and flower garden located in Utrecht, on the meadow next to Tuincentrum Steck. The garden grows approximately 50 different varieties of flowers using nature-friendly methods, meaning the blooms are seasonal, pesticide-free, and locally grown and sold. The garden is maintained by a group of volunteer gardeners and emphasizes a philosophy of working in collaboration with nature, learning from its cycles, and restoring our connection to the natural world.

Pluktuin Schipluiden is a community-oriented, biodiverse garden located on the edge of Schipluiden. Spanning approximately 3,500 square meters, the garden is a place where visitors can explore, learn, and harvest. The space is designed as a living ecosystem, featuring an extensive variety of fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetable beds, herb gardens, and flower patches. Managed by a foundation and cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers, the garden operates on organic and circular principles, using compost, sheep’s wool, and natural pest control methods like encouraging beneficial insects.

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a community-supported vegetable garden and small food forest located in Amsterdam-Noord, on the grounds of the former Melkweg sports park. The garden is cultivated using natural methods, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The farm operates on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where members support the farm at the start of the season and, in return, harvest their own produce weekly. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The harvest season runs approximately 32 weeks, from mid-April to mid-November. Occasionally, flowers are also available for picking. The specific varieties available each week are communicated via a newsletter and a board at the garden entrance, with flags indicating which beds are ready for harvest. Seasonal produce includes items such as apples, berries, lettuce, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, beans, and many more.

Tuinderij de Groenteboer is a biological self-picking farm and flower garden located on the grounds of Boerderij de Boerinn in Kamerik, just north of Woerden. The farm focuses on natural cultivation methods, working with the seasons and biodiversity to grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, soft fruits, and flowers without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. As a self-picking garden, members can harvest approximately 60 different types of seasonal vegetables and soft fruits. The picking season runs from May to December, about 32 weeks per year. Spring offerings include spinach, broad beans, pea shoots, and turnip tops. Summer brings carrots, beets, broccoli, and strawberries. Autumn offers parsnips and pumpkins, while winter features kale and leeks. Members receive a weekly harvest mail with guidance on what is available.

Vrijhof Oostwaard is a former monastic farmstead located along the Vecht River between Utrecht and Maarssen, offering edible nature, relaxation, and cultural activities. The site combines a vegetable garden and a food forest in a circular agricultural system. The vegetable garden, established in 2021 on the fertile riverbank, provides vegetables and fruits from the soil. The food forest, planted in late 2015, grows nuts, berries, seeds, fruits, leaves, and flowers.

Weidetuin is a community-supported ecological park and self-harvest garden located in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, in the Green Zoom region of the Randstad. Operating on a biological (organic) and sustainable model, the garden cultivates over 60 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers on a 1.6-hectare plot. The farm functions as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members, referred to as “oogstgenoten” (harvest companions), pay a seasonal fee to participate and harvest produce for their own use. The initiative emphasizes biodiversity, community building, and green recreation, with plans for a food forest, an apiary, livestock, and educational programs for schools and adults.

De Groentemeester is a self-pick farm and community-supported agriculture (CSA) project located on the site of a former ice rink in Maassluis, Netherlands. The farm spans approximately half a hectare and focuses on sustainable, local food production without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. It is suitable for children and offers free on-site parking. As a self-pick farm, the farm offers two main activities. For a seasonal subscription (an “oogstaandeel” for €440 per year for 1-2 people), members can pick their own vegetables from roughly mid-May until late November. The farm cultivates around 90 to 100 different vegetables and herbs during that period, including crops such as beetroot, carrots, parsnips, onions, leeks, lettuce, chard, radishes, zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkin, broccoli, several types of cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Members receive a weekly harvest email detailing what is available. On top of the vegetable subscriptions, the farm also operates a flower-picking garden, open to the general public from about the end of May until mid-October. A range of seasonal, spray-free flowers such as sunflowers, dahlias, cosmos, and zinnias are available.

Welcome to Bij ons in de tuin, a charming pick-your-own flower garden nestled at the end of a sandy path in a meadow in Terwolde. This colorful oasis offers a unique and relaxing experience for anyone who loves flowers. Visitors are invited to wander through the flower fields, breathe in the scents and colors, and create their own personal bouquet. Throughout the season, you can self-pick a wide variety of flowers. The tulip season marks the start of the year, followed by a summer filled with blooms including dahlias, zinnias, and many others. The garden is in full glory from late spring through summer, with the garden being described as a true sea of flowers in July. The picking season generally runs from spring until autumn.

BioTulips & BioFlowers is a biological flower farm and nursery located in Toldijk, in the region between Zutphen and Doetinchem. The farm focuses on sustainable, chemical-free cultivation of seasonal flowers and offers a variety of self-pick experiences directly from the field. All flowers are Skal-certified organic, grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Self-Pick Produce and Seasons: Tulips: Available for self-picking in the tulip pluktuin for a few weeks in April, typically open daily from 8:00 to 20:00. Alliums: In bloom during May. Peonies: Available in May until mid-June. Summer Flowers (Zomerbloemen): A pick-your-own garden for subscription holders is open from June to October, featuring over 40 varieties of flowers. Dahlias, Gladiolen, and Sunflowers: Available from the farm stand from June to September. Kids’ Pluktuin: A special mini-garden for children is available for the 2026 season, allowing kids to care for and pick their own flowers from bloom until the end of the season. Open Hours and Season: The farm is open seven days a week, year-round. The general opening hours for the flower stand and coffee terrace are from 9:00 to 20:00 daily. During the tulip pluktuin season in April, hours are extended from 8:00 to 20:00. Payment at the self-service stand is via QR code or cash. The farm offers free on-site parking and is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

Boerderij De Oude Ruif is a fifth-generation family farm located in Stoutenburg, which has transitioned from a traditional dairy operation into a small-scale, nature-inclusive agricultural business focused on community connection and sustainable food production. The farm operates as a “bio-logical” farm, following organic principles without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can self-pick a diverse variety of fruit, vegetables, and herbs in the farm’s pick-your-own garden (oogsttuin). The self-picking season runs from approximately late May through late September. The season begins with honeyberries, followed by a summer peak with abundant soft fruit. Fruit available for picking includes red currants, raspberries, blackberries, black currants, Japanese wineberries, tayberries, honeyberries, jostaberries, and black raspberries. The farm also grows apple, pear, and plum trees; these are young and expected to yield larger harvests within three to five years. A selection of vegetables is cultivated, including lettuce, beets, carrots, cabbages, courgettes, and pumpkins, alongside a variety of herbs.

Zelfplukboomgaard ’t Straatje is a self-picking fruit orchard located in Zaltbommel. The orchard offers the experience of picking apples directly from the trees, providing a direct connection to the source of the fruit. The operation is set on a temporary plot of land, with plans to potentially expand to a new, more permanent location in the future. Visitors can self-pick apples from the orchard. The primary picking season has historically been in the autumn months, particularly October. However, recent seasons have been impacted by challenges such as pest infestation, leading to reduced harvests. As a result, general self-pick days for the public are currently on hold. In 2024, picking was restricted to those who had adopted a tree. The possibility of resuming public self-pick days will be evaluated based on the condition of the 2025 harvest.

Dahlia Pluktuin de Kleurenpracht is a flower garden located in Damwâld, Friesland. The garden specializes in dahlias and offers visitors the chance to pick their own flowers to create a personal bouquet. The garden also provides services such as flower arranging workshops, bouquets for weddings and memorials, and a high tea experience that includes picking a small bouquet. The self-picking season for dahlias runs from the beginning of July until October. While on-site, guests can pick their own blooms or purchase pre-made bouquets. The garden is suitable for children, with a bouncy castle sometimes set up and complimentary lemonade and treats available for young visitors. Free coffee and tea are offered for adults. The garden is not wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Dahlia pluktuin op de Grenshof, a charming pick-your-own flower garden located at Lagewald 12a in Groesbeek, Netherlands. Set on a historic farm in a region known for its rolling hills and vineyards, this family-run garden offers visitors the chance to experience the beauty of nature by selecting and cutting their own fresh flowers directly from the field. The garden specializes in dahlias, which are available for self-picking from approximately July through October. You can pick standard dahlias, large dahlias, and other seasonal blooms such as pampas grass and sunflowers. Pricing is per stem, and the garden welcomes both individuals and families. The property is suitable for children and offers free on-site parking.

De Tovertuin is a self-pick vegetable garden located in Epe, offering a membership-based experience where people can come and harvest their own fresh, organically grown produce. The garden focuses on community building around food and cultivates a wide variety of vegetables using natural and ecological methods, without the use of chemical pesticides. The season runs for approximately 33 weeks, typically starting in early May. Members can self-pick a vast assortment of produce, including: potatoes, strawberries, endive, eggplant, basil, beets, kale, wild garlic, spring onions, broccoli, broccolini, Chinese cabbage, zucchini, capucijner peas, celeriac, cucumber, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, pak choi, palm kale, parsnip, snow peas, leek, rapeseed, rhubarb, radicchio, radish, red cabbage, lettuce, spinach, pointed cabbage, chard, green beans, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, fava beans, lamb’s lettuce, fennel, yacon, sweet potato, and winter purslane.

De Wildeling is a small-scale flower farm and creative studio located at Bathmenseweg 43 in Lettele. The farm is woman-led and focuses on growing local, seasonal flowers in a nature-friendly way. It is a place designed to inspire a slower pace and a deeper connection with nature through flowers, offering experiences such as hand-tied bouquets, DIY flower bundles, wreaths, and self-picking moments. For those visiting the farm, a self-picking garden is available. Guests are invited to wander among the flowers and compose their own bouquet based on intuition. The self-picking season runs from May through October. A monthly membership called “Wilde Fluistering” allows members to choose a hand-tied bouquet, a DIY bundle, or a self-picking experience each month. An exclusive self-picking membership called “Wilde Verwondering” offers ten visits during the season with access during exclusive hours and a 10% discount on other products. Please note that as of recently, both the picking garden and the studio are temporarily closed due to illness, and no memberships are currently being offered.

Zuiderkrib is a multifunctional farm and creative outdoor space located in Kraggenburg, in the Noordoostpolder region of Flevoland. It operates as a biological farm, a pick-your-own garden, and a recreational destination, offering visitors a chance to experience the countryside, local history, and seasonal produce. The self-picking garden, Pluktuin Zuiderkrib, allows visitors to pick their own flowers and seasonal fruit. Starting from Easter, the garden opens for tulips. Summer flowers for plucking are available from the end of June until the end of October. Visitors can also pick berries and other fruit during the season. The garden is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, from June through the end of October. In spring, the tulip field and schenkerij (coffee shop) are open from Easter onwards.

De Tilgrupshof is an ecological self-picking farm located on the Tilgrupsweg in Appelscha, established in January 2024. The farm operates on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principles, meaning that members support the farm financially at the start of the season and, in return, share in the harvest throughout the growing period. Farming is done entirely without chemical pesticides or fertilizers, focusing instead on nurturing soil health and biodiversity. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. The season runs from mid-May to November, spanning approximately 30 weeks. At the start of the season, the selection is smaller, but by midsummer there is an abundance of produce. Available crops vary by season. In the spring, you can expect winter purslane, garlic, turnip tops, radishes, marrowfat peas, kohlrabi, endive, pak choi, snow peas, arugula, pointed cabbage, fennel, spinach, Swiss chard, red cabbage, rhubarb, green asparagus, and various lettuces and herbs. Summer offerings include broad beans, peas, zucchini, summer purslane, pak choi, New Zealand spinach, pointed cabbage, garlic, onions, beets, carrots, beans, potatoes, leeks, corn, and assorted lettuces and herbs. In autumn, the harvest includes beans, zucchini, sweet potatoes, daikon, turnips, artichokes, pumpkins, yacon, celeriac, Swiss chard, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, kale, and various lettuces and herbs.

Fruitkwekerij Berkenbroek is a fruit farm located in the Dutch provinces of Drenthe, with locations in Wittelte and Darp. Since 2014, the farm has focused on growing flavorful fruit using natural methods. The farm avoids chemical pesticides, relying instead on natural predators, insect hotels, and flower strips to manage pests. Seasonal pollination is supported by a local beekeeper and bumblebee hives. The farm offers self-picking opportunities, particularly for blueberries. Self-picking for blueberries takes place on the Havelterberg in Darp during the harvest season. Visitors can pick their own berries and enjoy a drink and homemade blueberry pie on site. The self-picking season for blueberries runs from July to the end of September.

Gelukkige Groentes Ooij is a food garden located in the Ooijpolder, near Nijmegen, that operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Vegetables, herbs, and some small fruits and flowers are grown using nature-inclusive (regenerative) methods, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The garden is open to members via a harvest subscription, allowing them to pick their own produce directly from the field. What you can self-pick and when Self-pick produce: Seasonal vegetables, herbs, and for part of the season, flowers and small fruits. Over 60 different crops are grown throughout the year, including familiar varieties like leek, onion, carrot, and courgette, as well as lesser-known items such as hakurei turnip and tromboncino squash. Herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill are also available. Season: The harvest subscription runs from May through December. Additional information (from Google Business Directory)

Groene Pluk is a self-harvest garden located at Ibisweg 14 in Zeewolde, on the grounds of Burgerboerderij Oosterwold. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members share in both the bounty and the risks of the growing season. The garden focuses on regenerative, fully biological farming practices, with the goal of nourishing the soil, supporting biodiversity, and providing fresh, local food. The site is open to visitors from Wednesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the exception of a winter harvest period when hours are limited to Thursday through Saturday. The business is currently operational and has received high marks from its members.

Hanna’s Pluktuin is a sustainable flower garden located just outside Makkinga in Friesland, offering visitors the chance to pick their own seasonal blooms directly from the field. This family-run garden focuses on sustainably grown flowers, providing a colorful and relaxing outdoor experience. Visitors can pick a wide variety of flowers, including dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, strawflowers, amaranthus, ornamental tobacco, matthiola, limonium, salvia, paper daisies, scabiosa, fountain grass, calendula, statice, echinacea, achillea, lamb’s ear, snapdragons, ammi majus, nigella, bronze fennel, phlox, gomphrena, lion’s ear, and marguerites, among many others.

Bloemen pluktuin Essenhoeve is a flower picking garden located on a working farm at Bosweg 2 in Cadzand, Netherlands. The garden is part of a family-run agricultural business that has been active for generations, where crops such as wheat, flax, and sugar beet are still grown, and horses are kept on the property. Visitors can self-pick a variety of summer flowers that bloom on the Zeeland clay soil, with the picking garden opening from July 2026. Guests are welcome to create their own bouquets using provided materials, with pricing based on the thickness of the bundle’s binding point, starting from €4 for a small bunch and around €10 for a larger one. The garden is open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM during the season. The property also offers a mini camping site, camper pitches, and holiday homes, with camping facilities available from February 1 to December 1 and during the Christmas holiday period.

Boer Gijs is a family-run fruit farm and orchard shop located in Houten, Netherlands. The business, which represents the fourth generation of the Jongerius family, cultivates fruit on 28 hectares of land, approximately half planted with apples and half with pears. The farm grows several apple and pear varieties and is especially known for being the proud grower of the Zonneglans (Sonnenglanz) apple, a unique yellow variety introduced in 2018 that offers a sweet and mildly acidic flavor, a firm bite, and a low-allergen profile.

Moestuin de Haar is a self-harvest garden located on the historic production grounds near Kasteel de Haar in Utrecht. Spanning 1.5 hectares, the garden is cultivated using environmentally friendly methods according to the principles of biological agriculture, without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The garden operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) project, where a community of participants shares both the bounty and the risks of the harvest season.

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

Stadstuin Zuilen is a vibrant community garden in Utrecht Northwest, located at Daalseweg 150/150a. The garden focuses on green spaces, food production, and community involvement, featuring vegetable gardens, a growing food forest, and a flower-picking garden where visitors can experience nature up close. The garden is part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network and offers a space for relaxation, learning, and active participation. Visitors can self-pick fresh vegetables from the picking garden on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, from late April through October. The produce is grown naturally without pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The flower-picking garden and food forest are also open for exploration, allowing guests to discover the biodiversity of edible plants, herbs, and flowers.

Voedselbos Benthuizen is a 1.2-hectare organic farm and food forest located on the edge of the village of Benthuizen. This former pasture has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem filled with nut trees, fruit trees, berry bushes, and edible plants. The farm is designed to create a healthy environment for both people and wildlife, with all produce grown in natural soil without the use of pesticides. It operates as a community-focused space where members can actively participate, learn, and enjoy the harvest.

’t Plukgeluk is a self-harvest garden located just outside Bedum, in Noordwolde. The garden operates on principles of self-sufficiency and respect for people, animals, and the environment. All produce is grown using organic methods, without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or other chemical substances. On Saturdays, visitors can come to the garden to pick and harvest a variety of organically grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. On Wednesdays, the garden is also open for self-picking. These activities run seasonally, typically starting in late March or early spring through the autumn months. Throughout the year, a roadside stand is stocked daily with fresh produce from the farm, including eggs, and is available 24 hours a day.

Beleef Het En Eet Het is a self-picking farm located in Strijen, Netherlands, where visitors can step into the role of a farmer by harvesting their own food directly from the fields. The farm offers a hands-on experience for individuals and families, allowing them to see where supermarket produce comes from. After picking, guests can relax on a straw bale and enjoy fries made from the farm’s own potatoes. School groups are also welcome to visit.

Bloem’n Lokaal is a flower picking garden located in Wezup, Drenthe. The garden is grown using natural methods, with no pesticides or artificial fertilizers, allowing insects and butterflies to thrive. The garden is arranged in a labyrinth-like layout, making it easy to walk through and select flowers. Over 80 different varieties of annuals, biennials, and perennials are grown here. Visitors can self-pick flowers from the garden. The first flowers of the season, biologically grown tulips, are available from around April. The main self-picking season runs from the end of June to the end of September, depending on weather conditions. During this period, the garden is open for picking on Wednesdays from 13:00 to 16:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 16:00. A single picking session costs €12.50 for 20 stems. Stamp cards are also available for multiple visits. Pre-booked “Pluk-Uitje” experiences for two or more people are possible from the end of June to the end of September.

Bloemenboerderij, Theetuin & Pluktuin Hemmekink is a flower farm, tea garden, and pick-your-own flower garden located in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands, at Keijenborgseweg 24 in Zelhem. The business is run by Bas and Maria van Beek, with Maria also known for her homemade baked goods and drinks. The farm operates as a welcoming space for visitors to enjoy coffee, tea, and light meals in a flower-filled setting, and is noted for being LGBTQ+ friendly, women-led, and accessible to wheelchair users. It offers free parking on site, accepts credit cards and contactless payments, and provides a gender-neutral toilet.

Bloementuin Plukgeluk is a pick-your-own flower garden located in Bingelrade. The garden covers 2000 m² and is filled with approximately 150 different types of flowers, all grown without chemical pesticides. The picking season runs from the end of May until October. Visitors can find a variety of spring bloomers at the start of the season, including sweet William, lupine, cornflower, and delphinium, followed by a wide range of summer flowers. At the entrance, guests receive a bucket and scissors to begin picking. The price for a bouquet of about 25 stems is €17.50. The garden is wheelchair accessible, and card payments are accepted. There is free entry, and parking is wheelchair accessible. The garden is LGBTQ+ friendly, women-led, and suitable for children. A playground and a fenced soccer field are located next to the garden. Next to the picking garden, the Gasterie Hedelfinger terrace offers food, drinks, and ice cream in the summer. The garden is open Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 15:00. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Opening hours may change during the season due to weather and picking conditions.

Bloementuin Zwolle is a biological flower picking garden located in Zwolle, the largest organic pick-your-own flower garden in the area. The garden is fully maintained using organic methods and grows a wide variety of perennial and annual flowers in open soil. Visitors can cut their own bouquet directly from the fields. The picking season runs from the end of May or the beginning of June (depending on the weather) until around mid-October. The garden is open for picking on Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00. The business is operational and is run by a female entrepreneur. It offers payment by debit and credit cards, has toilet facilities, and free street parking as well as a free parking lot.

De Glinstertuin is a small-scale, ecological nursery and pick-your-own garden located on 7,000 m² of land at the south end of De Glind. The garden grows a wide diversity of plants, including herbs, shrubs, trees, flowers, fruit, and nuts, all cultivated without synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The garden is designed to be a biodiversity haven, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds, and serves as both a production space and a place for visitors to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature.

De Tuin naast de Branding is a one-hectare self-pick garden located on the island of Schiermonnikoog. What began in 2016 as an empty field has grown into a full-fledged pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest fruits, vegetables, flowers, and oyster mushrooms. The garden is cultivated using biological and sustainable methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to promote a healthy, fertile soil. The primary harvest season runs from the end of May to mid-November, with the most abundant selection available between late May and late October. The self-pick produce available includes lettuce, mesclun mix, raapstelen (leafy turnip tops), chard, spinach, thin leeks, oyster mushrooms (cultivated using coffee grounds from the island), tulips, and various other seasonal vegetables and fruits. In the spring, items such as greenhouse vegetables, apples, and yellow onions from a local partner farm are also available. Visitors can pick their own flowers to make bouquets.

Kwekerij Het Akkertje is a farm and nursery located in the natural area of De Linnerheide, situated between Linne and St. Odiliënberg in the Netherlands. The farm specializes in cultivating a vast array of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits, offering a unique experience for visitors. The property includes a historic orchard and a self-service farm stand. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears directly from the historic orchard. The main season for pumpkin-related activities and self-picking runs from September to October. The farm’s signature event, the “Pompoendagen” (Pumpkin Days), is held annually in September on the grounds of Landgoed Frymerson.

Camping ’t Zeeuws Knoopje is a family-run mini campsite and arable farm located on the edge of the village of Aagtekerke, in the Walcheren region of Zeeland, Netherlands. It is situated just 2 kilometers from the seaside resort of Domburg and its beaches. The property features a historic, monumentale farmstead that has been inhabited by the same family since the 18th century, and guests can experience the working farm environment.

Welcome to ’t Nije Eskes, a farm and garden located on the Sanderink family property at Holsterheurneweg 10 in Beuningen, Netherlands. The operation began in 2000 with small-scale production of jams, chutneys, and fruit juices, gradually expanding with the cultivation of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, and various berry bushes. Strawberries are now grown in pots in cultivation gutters, and a dedicated plot of blueberry bushes was planted in 2009 for self-picking.

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

Camping Innerduyn is a small, adults-only campsite located in Biggekerke, Zeeland, in the south of the Netherlands. It lies surrounded by a nature reserve and agricultural land, with the dunes, beach, and the coastal town of Zoutelande within walking distance. The campsite is also an operational arable farm, where potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, and grass seeds are grown on approximately 60 hectares. The property includes a self-service flower picking garden.

Charlotte’s Pompoenen is a farm and floral business located in IJzendijke, Netherlands, that specializes in pumpkins, dried flowers, and creative workshops. Established in 1992, the farm grows over 400 different varieties of pumpkins, as well as decorative gourds, lagenaria, squash, peppers, and aubergines. The property includes a shop offering regional products, dried flower arrangements, and handmade gifts. The farm is known for its guided tours of the pumpkin fields and tunnels, where visitors can learn about pumpkin cultivation and the many uses of the fruit beyond soup.

CSA Zelfoogsttuin Kraaybeekerhof is a community garden located at Diederichslaan 25a in Driebergen-Rijsenburg. This self-picking farm operates around the clock from Monday through Saturday, remaining open 24 hours a day during those days, and is closed on Sundays. The garden is family-friendly, with picnic tables available and pathways suitable for children. Walking is a popular activity on the premises. The farm has received a high rating of 4.8 stars from 75 reviews.

De Elisabeth-Hoeve, a fourth-generation family farm located in Nieuw-Vennep, is a diversified agricultural business centered on arable farming. The farm cultivates crops such as potatoes, onions, beets, and wheat on approximately 60 hectares of land. Beyond traditional farming, the estate operates a farm shop and a self-harvest garden, and hosts educational programs. The self-harvest garden offers an opportunity to pick fresh vegetables for roughly 32 weeks each season. The harvest season runs from mid-May until the end of November. Garden access is available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Participants purchase a seasonal share, allowing them to harvest a weekly portion of vegetables that are at their peak. Farming is done without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, using biological seeds where possible.

Located on the fertile clay soils of the Zeeland island of Noord-Beveland, De Pompoenwinkel is a family-run farm shop and pumpkin garden situated on ’t Hof Geersdijk, just outside the village of Geersdijk. The business began as a roadside stall in 2005 and has since grown into a full-fledged operation, with a renovated 1890s machinery barn serving as the charming farm store. From August through December, visitors can self-pick pumpkins directly from the extensive pumpkin field, known as the Pompoentuin. The garden features a winding path that takes you past pumpkin terraces, a herb garden, and one of the few artichoke fields in the Netherlands. In 2024, the site also introduced a dedicated pick-your-own flower garden, or Pluktuin, which opens earlier in the summer (from early July) and features over 60 varieties of blooms, including a dahlia patch and a perennial flower garden.

De Waelde Tuin is a 6-hectare historic orchard located near the village of De Waal on the island of Texel. Operating since late 2023 under new stewardship, the farm embraces a nature-inclusive, permaculture-based approach, with no pesticides used. The property includes an orchard, a permaculture vegetable garden, a food forest in development, agroforestry plots, and an eco farm camping site. The farm also features a shop and a roadside stall selling products from the land.

Decohof Kwekerij Overgoor is a biological certified nursery and farm located in Hoonhorst, Overijssel. The farm operates on the principle that humans, plants, and animals work together in a natural system, without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. On approximately ten hectares, they cultivate over 50 varieties of high-quality garden plants, hedge plants, and food plants. The farm also supports a self-harvest garden (Plukkerij) for vegetables and fruit, as well as a farm shop selling natural meat from the animals raised on the property.

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

Welcome to Boer Erik, a fruit farm located between Amsterdam and Utrecht. The farm’s orchards are open for visitors to see the fruit as it grows and when it is ripe. In spring, the trees are in bloom, and in summer, guests can visit the cherry orchards where cherries are picked and can be eaten immediately. The sweetest strawberries are also available in summer, as they are allowed to ripen fully before being sold. In September, apple picking days are held, where visitors can pick their own apples. The farm also grows raspberries, blackberries, and red currants, which are provided by local partners. Year-round, the farm store sells items including the farm’s own apples and homemade honey. The farm store is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:30 (closing at 17:00 on Saturday). Cherry stands in Breukelen and Houten are closed until the 2026 season. Additional Saturday sales locations at Global Garden in Zwaanshoek (09:30-17:00) and Intratuin Hilversum-Kortenhoef (09:30-17:30) operate on Saturdays. The farm’s cherry orchard, Eriks Kersentuin, is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Firma van der Aarde is a family-run fruit farm located at De Hout 13 in Hem, Netherlands, with over a century of agricultural history. The farm has transitioned from conventional methods to fully biological (organic) practices, officially receiving SKAL certification in September 2023. It is open every day of the week from 08:00 to 18:00, and a farm shop vending machine is available around the clock for self-service purchases. Visitors can self-pick fruit through a unique tree adoption program. By adopting an apple or pear tree for €30 per year, guests are invited to harvest their own fruit, especially during the picking season. Available apple varieties include Summercrisp (ready in August), Santana (ready in September), and Wellant (ready in late September). Pear varieties include Doyenne du Comice (ready in October) and Gieser Wildeman, a cooking pear (ready in October and November). The farm also offers pre-picked fruit and produce for direct sale via its vending machine, including apples, pears, apple-pear juice, and eggs, with prices such as €5 for 2 kg of apples, pears, or stewing pears, and €15 for 5 liters of juice.

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

Landgoed Buitenleeft is a green oasis located in the Delftse Hout area, part of the larger Buytenhout region. This community garden and nature-focused estate is dedicated to fostering a sustainable relationship with nature and promoting both human and environmental health. The estate serves as a meeting place where visitors can experience the healing effects of nature, learn about food cultivation, and participate in various green activities. It is home to a vegetable garden, flower garden, herb garden, a small fruit orchard, and a nursery for perennial plants. The estate is a female-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and wheelchair-accessible space with picnic tables and gender-neutral toilets, suitable for children.

Nestled just behind the Isala hospital on the northwestern edge of Zwolle, Het Rode Huis is a charming family-run dairy farm that is part of the Zwolse Stadslanderijen cooperative. This third-generation farm is home to a herd of 110 Holstein cows, which together produce around 900,000 liters of organic milk each year. The farm has a strong focus on sustainability, featuring a self-service vending area and a raw milk tap available 24/7.

Overesch is an ecological farm and mixed business located in Raalte, in the Salland region. Focused on farming in harmony with nature, the farm was converted to fully biological production methods over twenty years ago and raises livestock and grows crops using principles that prioritize soil health, animal welfare, and biodiversity. The farm operates a modern farm shop and a dedicated visitor centre and offers experiences including guided tours, a farm school, and several walking routes.

Nestled in Koudekerke, Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin is a combined tea room and pick-your-own flower garden. The garden, managed separately by a local grower, is planted with a variety of annual flowers that guests can pick for themselves. The self-picking season runs specifically during July and August. Visitors begin by checking in at the tea room, where baskets and scissors are provided. After picking, bouquets can be stored in stands with water while guests enjoy a drink. In addition to flower picking, the venue serves breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes, and afternoon or high tea, along with a full drinks menu. The location is open year-round, with adjusted hours depending on the season: from April through October, it is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. From November through March, it is open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. The establishment is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, has free street parking and a free parking lot, and is family-friendly with high chairs and a children’s menu. Dogs are allowed both inside and outside. It accepts reservations and payments via pin, credit card, and contactless methods. The atmosphere is described as informal, cozy, and romantic, making it suitable for solo dining, groups, and tourists.

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

Boerderij Zuz & Zo is a care farm located in Lierderholthuis, specializing in supporting individuals with autism and light intellectual disabilities. The farm provides a safe and structured environment where approximately fifteen participants, ranging from young adults to those over 50, engage in daily activities. The farm features an open farmyard that includes a shop, a terrace, and a pick-your-own garden. Participants are involved in a wide variety of tasks, including caring for animals, working in the garden, cooking, baking, woodworking, and creating crafts. The farm also offers group and individual guidance, as well as observation services for diagnostic purposes.

Groente bij Buurman is a self-harvest garden and flower picking farm located in Kortehemmen, in the Dutch province of Friesland, situated between Beetsterzwaag, Drachten, and Boornbergum. Founded out of a passion for sustainable and regenerative agriculture, the garden offers members and visitors the opportunity to connect directly with nature, harvest their own fresh produce, and experience the joy of working with the land. The farm holds a strong Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 and is confirmed as a family-friendly destination.

Bij Mei is a nature-friendly, certified organic self-pick farm in Zoeterwoude, located just a short distance from Leiden. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, the farm cultivates vegetables and flowers without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Participants in the farm support the growing season in advance and, in return, share in the weekly harvest. The self-pick vegetable season runs from May through November, with members harvesting an average of about five different vegetables per week. The selection includes familiar produce such as carrots, lettuce, and zucchini, as well as more unusual varieties like runner beans and kale. The self-pick flower season typically starts in June and continues until the first frost, usually around the end of October. During this time, members can come weekly to pick a bouquet of seasonal, field-grown blooms. Day visitors can also purchase a single pluck card or a multi-visit strip card to pick flowers.

Blauwe Bessen Berkelland is a self-picking farm and nursery located between Haarlo and Borculo. The farm specializes in growing highbush blueberries (Vaccinium Corymbosum), with hundreds of bushes cultivated across three main varieties: Duke, Brigitta Blue, and Liberty. The Duke variety produces early, large, and fresh berries, while Brigitta Blue offers large, sweet berries with high ornamental value, and Liberty provides easy-to-pick, crunchy, and sweet berries. All blueberries and products are grown 100% without pesticides.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch is a regenerative self-pick farm and food forest located in Nijmegen-West. The farm operates on principles of agro-ecology, building healthy soil and strengthening local biodiversity. It is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative where members share both the abundance and the risks of farming. The farm is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars and is open every day from 07:00 to 21:00. Members can self-pick a wide variety of produce directly from the fields. The harvest season runs from April through December, offering access to over 120 different types of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Specific crops vary by season; from April to July, you can expect lettuce varieties, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, fennel, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, peppers, leeks, kohlrabi, arugula, and sprouting broccoli. In the autumn, the harvest includes pumpkins, potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, endive, turnip tops, parsnips, kale, and more.

Boerderijwinkel De Geer is a fourth-generation family farm located in Gendt, in the heart of the Betuwe region, Netherlands. The farm combines fruit cultivation with livestock farming and features an on-site farm shop. It is open Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00, and closed on Sundays. The farm offers a self-picking experience specifically for apples during its annual Apple Picking Day (Appelplukdag), which takes place every September. This event also includes farm activities and a market with local products. Beyond self-picking, the farm shop sells daily-fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and regional specialty products. The property also features a farm terrace where visitors can enjoy coffee and homemade apple pie on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm is wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair-friendly entrance and parking.

Biologische boerderij de Horsterhof is a certified organic farm located near Arnhem, in Duiven. The farm focuses on regenerative agriculture and cultivating a large variety of local, seasonal vegetables, along with fruit, herbs, and flowers. The core philosophy is to reconnect people with nature and the origin of their food, operating with a commitment to biodiversity and minimal external input. The farm offers several ways to access its produce. A self-pick (zelf oogst) subscription allows members to harvest their own vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers directly from the fields and unheated greenhouses. This subscription runs for the growing season, from May 9th to October 31st, 2026. Holders are welcome to pick from Monday to Saturday between 08:30 and 19:00. For those who prefer convenience, weekly vegetable subscription boxes are available in small, medium, large, and a combination with fruit, delivering a rotating selection of over 80 different vegetable varieties throughout the year. Deliveries are weekly during the main season and switch to bi-weekly in the winter months, with the content always reflecting what is ripe and in season. A farm shop is also open for purchasing fresh organic vegetables, regional dairy, bread, and dry goods.

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

De Oosterwaarde is a biodynamic farm located in Diepenveen, just outside Deventer, on a centuries-old esdijk. Established in 1994, the farm operates on 13 hectares of land and is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, along with small fruit and grains that are milled into their own flour. It serves up to 250 member households, with produce distributed year-round via pick-up points in Deventer, Olst, Wijhe, Diepenveen, and Schalkhaar. A small farm shop on-site also sells products, primarily from the farm itself.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling is a family-run fruit farm located in Marknesse, in the province of Flevoland. Founded in 1958, the farm has grown from a small vegetable operation into a dedicated fruit enterprise specializing in the cultivation, storage, sorting, and processing of apples and pears. The farm is certified under GLOBALG.A.P. and the Albert Heijn Protocol, and it is a member of the Oxin Growers cooperative. The business is operational year-round.

Fruithof de Struikrover is a self-picking farm and orchard located in Oldeholtpade, Friesland, situated a short distance from Wolvega. Established in 2013, the farm offers a wide variety of fruit and flowers that visitors can pick themselves. The entire farm is cultivated using organic methods, with no pesticides used. Visitors can pick a diverse selection of fruit, including more than 20 different types. The main crop is the blueberry, but the farm also produces strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red, black, and white currants (including green gooseberries and jostaberries). Other less common fruits available for picking include honeyberry, tayberry, elderberry, rosehip, quince, medlar, sea buckthorn, chokeberry (aronia), Japanese wineberry, figs, and cherries. The picking season runs through the summer months, from approximately mid-June to mid-September.

De Heerlijckheid Brocante & Bloemen is a charming tea room, florist, and antique shop located at Dorpstraat 35 in Oirsbeek, in the region of Zuid-Limburg. The business operates from an idyllic half-timbered house and offers a wide range of experiences, including a tea garden open during the summer months, creative workshops, and a selection of loose-leaf teas, brocante items, home accessories, and dried flowers. While the primary focus is not self-picking of produce, the establishment has a pick-your-own garden (pluktuin) that is used in conjunction with seasonal workshops. During the summer, participants in these workshops can first gather materials from the garden before creating a long-lasting decorative arrangement. Additionally, the business is classified as a dried flower shop, which indicates the availability of flowers that may have been picked or sourced locally.

’t Blommerondje is a pick-your-own flower garden and tea garden located in Borssele, Zeeland. The farm offers a pure nature experience, allowing visitors to pick their own fresh bouquets directly from the fields. The property also features a tea garden where guests can enjoy coffee, tea, soft drinks, pastries, and lunch. A barefoot path, a hedge maze opening in July, and a petting meadow with goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, and rabbits provide additional outdoor activities. The site is suitable for children, with a playground, swings, slides, picnic tables, and wheelchair-accessible facilities including parking, seating, and entrance. Dogs are welcome. The business is run by a female entrepreneur.

Hof Zjevernie is a flower farm and pick-your-own garden located on a former 1922 farmstead in Oostburg, Netherlands. The farm grows a wide variety of field flowers on fertile clay soil without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, following a natural seasonal rhythm. In addition to the pick-your-own flower fields, the farm features a tea garden with a terrace, a nursery selling plants and flower bulbs, and a farm stall offering fruit, vegetables, (goose) eggs, juices, and jams—grown as naturally as possible. The farm is a member of SlowflowersBelgium.

Boerderijwinkel van Damme is a farm shop and fruit-growing business nestled in the Zeeuwse countryside in Heinkenszand. The core of the operation is a fruit farm that grows ten varieties of apples and pears in an environmentally conscious manner, using natural predators and minimal spraying. The farm shop offers a wide range of products, including its own hard fruit (apples and pears), seasonal soft fruit (such as strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries, available during their respective seasons), locally sourced vegetables, potatoes, and a full selection of certified, animal-friendly meats. The fruit-picking season begins in mid-August with the Delcorf apple and ends in late October with the Kanzi apple. The shop also sells homemade salads, regional products, fruit and meat gift baskets, and pure fruit juices pressed from its own harvest.

De Greftenhoeve is a blueberry farm and nursery located in Vriezenveen, in the Twente region of the Netherlands. The farm specializes in cultivating blueberries for fresh consumption, and the majority of its harvest is sent to the Fruitmasters auction. Visitors are welcome to pick their own blueberries, as well as other small fruits. Self-Pick Produce and Season During the season, visitors can pick blueberries, red currants, black currants, and gooseberries. The self-pick season generally runs from mid-June to mid-September. Blueberries are typically ready for picking from late June or early July. The other berries, such as red currants, black currants, and gooseberries, are usually available from around June 20th.

De Mèkkerstee is a family-run goat farm and cheese dairy, classified as an organic farm, petting farm, and farm market. It operates as a care farm, offering daytime activities for individuals with mental or psycho-social challenges. The site features a modern stable housing around 650 goats, an on-site cheese factory, an ice creamery, a petting zoo, a children’s playground, and a restaurant with meeting facilities. The farm store sells a wide range of local and farm products, including the farm’s own cheeses and homemade ice cream.

De Tulperij is a third-generation family-run flower bulb farm and visitor attraction located in the heart of the Bollenstreek in Voorhout. Visitors are welcome to experience the beauty of the flower fields, show gardens, and picking gardens in both spring and autumn. Access to the catering, shop, and show gardens is free. Self-picking is available during two main seasons. In the spring, you can pick your own tulips and daffodils in the picking garden. The tulip season generally runs from early to late April, depending on the weather. In the late summer and autumn, you can pick your own dahlias and sunflowers. The dahlia season is open from late July to mid-October, typically from mid-August to mid-October.

Floratuin Julianadorp is a flower bulb specialist located in Julianadorp, situated in the largest contiguous flower bulb region in the world. The business features a physical store, a webshop, and a show garden of 7,000 m². A tulip pick-your-own garden is available, allowing visitors to pick their own tulips directly from the field for €0.35 per stem. The tulip garden opens on April 1st and remains open as long as the tulips are in bloom, typically until mid-May. Over 150 varieties of tulips are available for picking in this garden. The show garden and the selection garden are open for viewing from the end of March until mid-May. Admission to the show garden is free of charge, and free parking is available.

Hof van Gunterstein is a small-scale, organic farm located on the historic Landgoed Gunterstein in Breukelen, Netherlands. The farm focuses on sustainable and natural agriculture, raising rare Dutch Blaarkop cattle and keeping free-range chickens. It operates a farm shop, offers accommodation, and hosts a self-pick vegetable garden and a flower-picking field. The farm is open seasonally, with the main vegetable self-pick program running throughout the growing season. Visitors can self-pick vegetables, herbs, and flowers directly from the fields. The self-pick vegetable garden is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share for the season and come weekly to harvest their own produce. This garden offers over 60 different varieties of vegetables and herbs throughout the year, from spring roots like turnips and broad beans to fall greens like kale and winter purslane. The self-pick flower garden (Bloemenpluktuin) is open daily for picking from late June through September.

Kansrijk is a certified organic self-picking garden located in Groenekan, Netherlands. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, the farm focuses on sustainable, local food production with a strong emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and community involvement. The farm functions as a food community where members share both the risks and rewards of the harvest. The main offering is a self-picking share, which provides weekly access to a variety of fresh, seasonal produce. Members can harvest over 50 different types of vegetables, herbs, and small fruit throughout the season. Typical crops include spring radishes and raapsteel, summer courgettes and strawberries, and autumn pumpkins and kale. The growing season runs from May to December, with the main pick-your-own harvest available for approximately 30 weeks. Members are expected to bring their own harvesting tools, such as a knife or scissors, and containers.

Landwinkel en Minicamping Schorre is a fruit and vegetable shop located on Vroondijk 2 in Vrouwenpolder, on the edge of the dunes near the Oranjezon nature reserve. Set in a peaceful rural area, this operational business combines a farm shop, a campsite, and an orchard. The business is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-friendly entrance and parking, and accepts various payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile payments.

Located in Deurningen, OLGARDEN is a garden and hobby nursery that specializes in annual plants and offers a pick-your-own flower field. The garden itself is designed for harmony and tranquility, featuring borders with perennials, roses, shrubs, and annuals in similar color tones, as well as a shaded woodland garden area and a separate pick-your-own garden. The pick-your-own garden is open from mid-July through the end of September. During this season, visitors can pick flowers on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or by appointment. A wide variety of dahlias, annuals, perennials, and greenery are available for creating bouquets, and scissors are provided.

Plattelandswinkel De Haarse Gaard is a countryside farm shop and fruit-growing family business, located in Haarzuilens, Utrecht. Run by the third generation of the Van Rossum family, the business primarily sells fresh produce, including fruit grown in its own orchard, alongside a wide selection of regional products. The farm is committed to sustainable growing practices and holds a Global G.A.P. certification. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears from the orchard during the annual Appelplukdag (Apple Picking Day), which is typically held on a Saturday in September. Other fruit from the farm includes plums and brambles. The farm shop carries a diverse range of other fresh items such as vegetables (e.g., kale, courgettes, bell peppers, leeks, green beans, and various cabbages), soft fruits, tropical fruits, and citrus fruits, as well as local meats, dairy, artisanal bread, coffee, eggs, honey, and other specialty foods.

Pluktuin Bie Wen, also known as Koese en de Leeuw Agroflower vof, is a sustainable pick-your-own flower farm located at Oudelandsedijk 900 in Dirksland. The farm focuses on nature-inclusive and regenerative agriculture, using methods like bio-foil, drip irrigation, and green manures to cultivate high-quality blooms without chemical pesticides. The 10,000 square meter garden is designed for visitors to wander, pick their own flowers, and enjoy the rural setting. The primary produce available for self-picking includes a wide array of flowers, with a special focus on over 40 varieties of dahlias (approximately 5,000 plants), gladioli, sunflowers, zinnias, summer flowers, wildflowers, as well as pumpkins and ornamental fruit. The peak season for picking is from August through October. The farm is open five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, during the picking season. General business hours are 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. The farm is closed on Sunday and Monday. Additional amenities include free parking on site, a gender-neutral toilet, and a small play area for children with a trampoline, swing, and sandbox.

S. Pennings & Zn is a family-run flower bulb nursery located in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. The business is deeply rooted in the local region, specializing in high-quality, naturally grown flower bulbs and cut flowers. Visitors can experience the vibrant fields firsthand, with the main attraction being a pick-your-own tulip garden. The self-picking season runs in the spring, with the tulip garden typically open for picking until approximately May 10th. Guests can purchase an entrance ticket online, arrive on-site, and pick their own bouquet of tulips. Beyond the tulips, the farm also offers a variety of other bulbs and flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, and peonies, available for purchase in the on-site shop.

Sint Anthonijshoek is a family-run arable farm and mini-camping located on the edge of the village of Koudekerke, in the Dutch province of Zeeland. The property has been owned by the same family for six generations, dating back to the late 1800s, and today operates as a diverse hospitality and leisure site. In addition to its agricultural roots, the farm offers a variety of accommodations, including three studios for two persons, a holiday home for up to five guests, and a mini-camping with 25 spacious pitches. A tea garden, known as Theeschenkerij de Pluktuin, and a pick-your-own flower garden are also part of the property. The farm is located close to the coast, with beach huts available for seasonal rental at the nearby beach of Dishoek.

Stadstuin Kanaalweg is a city garden located along the Merwedekanaal in Utrecht West. The garden is dedicated to themes of green space, food, and community collaboration, featuring a vegetable garden and a growing food forest where visitors can experience nature up close and discover biodiversity. While the garden does not offer traditional self-picking of open fields, visitors can see how vegetables, fruit, and herbs are grown in the vegetable garden and food forest. The food forest itself contains various fruit and nut trees as well as a berry field. Guided tours of the food forest are available to explore the edible nature it provides.

Steege’s Erf is a farmstead and multi-functional venue located in the rural outskirts of Kampen, at Zwartendijk 3. The property has been in the same family for five generations, originally operating as a dairy farm until 2003. It has since been transformed into a space that combines recreation, care services, and rental facilities, with a strong commitment to sustainability and community connection. A key feature is the pick-your-own garden (pluktuin). The garden opens in April with tulips (around 4,000 bulbs are planted annually), allowing visitors to pull their own tulips by the bulb. From the end of June, a summer garden opens with a diverse range of perennials and summer flowers ideal for making bouquets. Sunflowers are also grown from seeds collected the previous year. The pick-your-own garden and rest point are open from March to October.

Tuinderij Eyckenstein is a certified organic market garden located on the historic kitchen garden of the Eyckenstein estate in Maartensdijk. Spanning 0.7 hectares, the farm cultivates a wide diversity of seasonal vegetables using certified organic methods. The garden is also open for visitors to explore when the gate is open, and it offers a self-picking program for those wishing to harvest their own produce. For self-picking, customers can purchase a harvest share for the full season, which runs from the end of April until mid-October. Shareholders can come once a week to pick five different types of vegetables, with guidance provided by the growers. The picking hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00.

Camping Zeeuws Genieten is a family-run minicamping, restaurant, and fruit farm located on the smallest strip of Zuid-Beveland in the polder of Waarde, Zeeland. The property combines a small, quiet campground with the restaurant “Zeeuws Genieten bij Iris” and an on-site fruit cultivation business known as ZeeuwsGoud. The farm grows small fruits including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, cherries, plums, and pears. Self-picking of produce is a seasonal highlight. A tour of the fruit farm is offered regularly, where you can see the strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and plums growing. The on-site farm shop, located opposite the camping, sells fresh fruit daily, along with juices, homemade jam, locally grown Zeeuwse onions, and eggs from the property’s chickens. Additional soft fruits like blackberries and red currants are also part of the farm’s harvest.

Pluck Elke Dag is a flower, sculpture, and nature experience located in Witharen. The garden combines a sculpture garden with over one hundred works by various artists, a flower garden, and a dedicated pick-your-own flower field. The site also features a boutique, a brasserie, and a terrace. Arrangements such as picknick baskets, high tea, and workshops (including ceramics and creative sessions) are available. The property is wheelchair accessible, welcomes dogs on leads, and includes free parking.

Blauwebessenland is a blueberry farm and fruit shop located in America, in the Limburg region of the Netherlands, on the edge of the Mariapeel nature reserve. The farm cultivates approximately 10 hectares of blueberries on environmentally conscious fields and offers a wide range of fresh, preserved, and processed blueberry products in its on-site store. During the blueberry season, visitors can purchase fresh berries or head into the fields to pick their own.

Volvelds is a flower picking garden and mini nursery located on the historic vegetable garden of Landgoed Keppel in Laag-Keppel. The farm cultivates cut flowers, herbs, and vegetables in an unsprayed, biological manner. The flowers are available for self-picking, while the herbs and vegetables are used in the on-site charcuterie, pickled preserves, and flavored salts. The picking garden is open from June through September, with plant sales beginning in May. Visitors are welcome anytime during daylight hours, and the operation is entirely self-service. Available flowers for picking include zinnia, cosmea, scabiosa, dahlia, cornflower, snapdragon, amaranth, statice, strawflower, and sunflower, alongside an increasing selection of perennial blooming plants. Bouquet prices start at €7.50, and payment can be made via QR code, bank transfer, or cash. A bouquet card, a strip card for multiple visits, and a subscription for the full season are available.

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a biodynamic farm located in Halle, in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. The farm operates as a mixed enterprise with a dairy herd, a market garden, and arable fields, all managed with a focus on nature-inclusive and closed-loop principles. The farm is Demeter-certified and aims to work in harmony with soil, plant, animal, and human health. On-site, there is a farm shop offering products from the farm, a cheese-making facility, and a terrace for visitors.

De Lytse Brekken is a tranquil mini-camping and marina located in Follega, Friesland, nestled between the Frisian lakes. This small-scale property features 25 spacious pitches suitable for tents and campers, a private beach, and a 16-berth marina with easy access to the water. Modern sanitary facilities and WiFi are available on site. The property is known for its blueberry self-picking garden. Visitors can pick their own blueberries during the summer harvest season; the garden is currently closed and will reopen for the 2026 season. Exact opening times for the picking season will be announced at that time.

De Boschhoeve is a nursery, garden, and tea garden located in Wolfheze, established nearly forty years ago. It features open gardens with inspirational borders for spring, summer, and autumn, an orchard, and a shade garden. The large pick-your-own flower garden offers a wide variety of seasonal, unsprayed flowers. Visitors can pick a colorful bouquet of perennials, annuals, and dahlias, with the picking season generally starting in late May and continuing until the end of the season in October. The large number of dahlias provides a vibrant foundation for bouquets throughout the summer and into the autumn. Visitors are advised to bring their own bucket and pruners for transporting their freshly picked flowers.

De Dolle Deel is a seasonal farm and garden destination located on the countryside near Hoonhorst, about 8 kilometers from Zwolle. The property combines a flower picking garden, a corn maze, and a family-friendly terrace with a play area, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. During the summer season, guests can pick their own flowers directly from the picking garden, which operates on a self-service basis and is open daily from mid-July onward, allowing visitors to come at any time convenient for them. The corn maze is open from July 9th to August 30th, 2025, offering a puzzle treasure hunt for children and an observation tower as the main goal. The terrace and maze are open on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 to 16:30 during this same period. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking available. On-site amenities include free parking, a restroom with changing facilities, and payment is accepted by pin, with the picking garden also accepting QR code or cash payments. The business is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays outside of the described summer schedule.

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

Fruitbedrijf Horstink is a family-run fruit farm located in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands, on the farm ‘de Groote Wei’ in Rha, near Steenderen and the river IJssel. Operating as a fruit and vegetable store, the farm has a strong focus on environmentally conscious cultivation and offers a wide range of products and experiences. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during special events. The farm hosts “Plukdagen” (Pick Your Own Days), typically during the first weekend of September, where you can pick apples and pears directly from the orchard. Varieties available for picking have included Elstar, Goudreinet, and Delcorf apples, as well as Conference pears, for a price of €1.50 per kilo. While the Plukdagen are a specific recurring event, the farm itself is a working orchard throughout the year. The farm shop is open from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00, and on Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

A family-run fruit farm located on the fertile banks of the Meuse River in the Netherlands, this business has been active for over 150 years. The farm offers a variety of activities centered around fruit cultivation, including self-picking days during the summer harvest season. Visitors can also rent holiday cottages, attend meetings at The Fruit Barn, adopt a fruit tree, or store a caravan. The farm is open year-round, with self-picking days specifically organized during the summer months.

’t Keetje is a fruit farm and care farm located in Lutjebroek, originally established in 1988. The farm features a small orchard of about 2 hectares, a farm shop, a lunchroom, and a care farm offering daytime activities. The site also includes an experience garden and a glass “living room” for relaxation and activities. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during the summer and autumn months. The selection includes apples (such as Elstar, Delcorf, Jonagold, Santana, Braeburn, Welland, Alkmene, James Grieve, and Goudreinette), pears (including Conference, Doyenné, Gieser Wildeman, Forelle, and Gravin Gepa), as well as plums, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and various berries. To pick fruit, guests can get a basket or container from the farm shop, pick what they like, and pay at the shop.

Gelukkige Groentes is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative operating two food gardens where vegetables, herbs, and flowers are grown using nature-inclusive, regenerative methods. The focus is on local food production that contributes to CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, and the reduction of plastic waste and food waste. Members can self-pick a wide variety of seasonal produce directly from the fields. Through a harvest subscription, members can pick their own vegetables, herbs, flowers, and small fruits from May through December. Over 60 different types of vegetables are cultivated throughout the season, alongside a variety of herbs and edible flowers. Typical produce includes familiar options like leeks, onions, carrots, and zucchini, as well as lesser-known varieties such as hakurei turnips and tromboncino squash. Herbs like oregano, coriander, and dill are also available. The farm operates two locations: one in Malden and one in Ooij.

Henk’s Pluktuin is a community-oriented market garden and flower farm located in Oosterbeek, Gelderland, that offers a pick-your-own experience for both members and the general public. The farm features a vegetable garden with produce, herbs, fruit, and flowers for members who pay an annual fee to harvest. For non-members, the BloemenPluktuin (flower picking garden) is open to the public and provides a self-picking experience. Visitors receive a basket and scissors to cut their own flowers; payment is based on the number of stems taken.

Blij op de Boerderij is a small-scale care farm with a strong creative focus, nestled between the bulb fields in a rural area of ’t Zand. The farm provides a warm, home-like day program for a diverse range of participants from age 14 to around 90. It is a safe and welcoming space for individuals with various needs, including those with dementia, autism, ADHD, non-congenital brain injury, chronic pain, and psychological challenges. The facility is wheelchair and walker accessible in several areas and features a gender-neutral toilet. Led by a female entrepreneur, the farm is an LGBTQ+-friendly environment offering personalized, person-centered care.

Buurttuin Zoete Aarde is a community-run urban farm located along the Broekwegzijde in Zoetermeer, where a former apple and pear orchard planted over 70 years ago has been transformed into a green meeting place. Managed entirely by volunteers, this garden offers a space where sustainability, creativity, and community come together. The farm is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 during its main season, which runs from April through October. Visitors can self-pick a variety of produce including apples (such as Goudrenet and Golden Delicious), pears (such as Conference, Beurré Hardy, Legipont, and the stewing pears Saint Remy and Gieser Wildeman), and an assortment of berries including red and black currants, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. The flower picking garden features a wide range of blooms such as asters, bergamot, chrysanthemums, gypsophila, hydrangeas, hypericum, sweet peas, salvias, tulips, and sunflowers, which can be harvested when in season. The farm also maintains a natural vegetable garden and a herb garden.

CSA Bodemvrucht is a small-scale, organic self-picking garden located on the edge of Hilversum. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, it is organized as a foundation and brings together people, nature, and community. The garden is managed by a team that includes a head grower, individuals from the Zorgtuin Zonnestraal social enterprise, volunteers, and participants. The focus is on seasonal, sustainable, and locally-grown produce. As a member, you can pick a weekly share of vegetables directly from the garden. The variety includes both well-known and lesser-known seasonal vegetables, with the self-picking season running from April until mid-November. Participants choose a share size that fits their household.

De Pluktuin Rotterdam is a green oasis located in the Rotterdam West area. Established by the ProGroen initiative in 2009, this resident-run community garden and park aims to keep the RFC Weg/Essenburgsingel area green. The garden is classified as a park and residents’ association, with a 4.6-star rating based on 37 reviews. It is suitable for children. The farm operates as a self-picking garden (pluktuin) during the summer season, with a summer program running annually. Visitors can pick a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers directly from the garden.

De Scholte is a family-run farm and business in Geesteren, Gelderland, combining a flower farm, a care farm, and arable farming. The property features extensive gardens, a self-pick flower garden, a drying room, and a historic farmhouse used for courses and as a farm shop. A rest point with picnic tables and a toilet is also available for visitors. The self-pick garden is open for visitors to create their own bouquets. A wide variety of flowers can be picked, including perennials such as Achillea, Echinacea, peonies, and delphiniums, and annuals such as chrysanthemums, dahlias, gladioli, sunflowers, zinnias, and asters. Various types of grasses and pumpkins are also available. The picking season runs from early spring, starting with tulips, through to late autumn, ending with dahlias and chrysanthemums. The garden contains over 50 species of perennials and about 40 species of annuals, which are sown in stages from the end of April through the beginning of June.

Hoeve Avondrust is a farm and regional product farm located on the Zuidbuurt, near Vlaardingen. The farm features a farm shop, a tea garden, and a fruit orchard, and it produces a range of homemade preserves and specialty foods using fruit and vegetables grown in its own orchard and vegetable garden, or sourced from small-scale regional growers. All fruit is cultivated naturally without pesticides, and products are made without preservatives.

Landwinkel Weststrate is a family-run fruit farm and farm shop located in Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland. Established in 1959 by the Weststrate family and taken over in 1990 by Harry and Heleen Provoost, the farm has since specialized in fruit cultivation with a 13-hectare orchard. The on-site farm shop offers a wide range of locally produced goods, including the farm’s own fruit and vegetables, regional cheeses, dairy products, artisanal breads, sustainably sourced meats, and handcrafted chocolates.

Lekkerder bij de Boer is an online marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, growers, and artisan food producers across the Netherlands. The platform serves as a digital guide and market, making it easy to find and buy fresh, seasonal products straight from the source. It promotes the “shortest chain” in food supply, ensuring fair prices for producers and fresh, honest food for consumers. The business operates as a fully online service, with a 24/7 digital presence.

Minicamping De Bloementuin is a small campsite located on the Molendijk in Sint-Annaland, Zeeland, that combines camping with a self-picking flower garden. The property also operates a nursery (kwekerij). The campsite offers 15 pitches with individual electricity and water connections, 4 hiker’s spots, and a safari tent for 4 people, along with facilities including free WiFi, showers, toilets, a washing machine, fridge, and a small playground. Dogs are welcome at no extra cost, and the campsite is car-free.

Located in Poortvliet on the island of Tholen, ’t Oogstuuntje is a family-run, biologically certified farm that has been cultivating produce since the year 2000. The farm draws on over a century of generational knowledge in horticulture, focusing on sustainable practices such as natural pest control, composting, and soil health. The facility is open exclusively during the summer season, welcoming visitors for self-harvesting activities. Open only on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:30 from mid-May through the summer, the farm offers free entry and operates a pay-per-harvest system. Visitors can pick their own organic vegetables and fruit directly from the plants, with the variety changing according to the season. Over 30 different crops are available, featuring summer products like cucumber, snack cucumber, okra, wok cucumber, ginger, peppers, and jalapeños, alongside winter offerings such as pak choi, butterhead lettuce, romaine lettuce, red oak leaf lettuce, and lamb’s lettuce. The farm’s business status is listed as operational.

Pluktuin aan de Brink is a community-initiated pick-your-own garden located in Ackerswoude, Pijnacker. Designed as a shared space for everyone in the neighborhood, it offers visitors the opportunity to pick, cut, plant, and harvest their own flowers and herbs. Guests are welcome to explore the garden, enjoy the scents, collect blooms for home, and gather fresh herbs for cooking. The garden is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on reviews and is classified as a park that is dog-friendly and suitable for children. The garden was officially opened on June 2, 2019, and continues to be run by a team of eight volunteers.

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

Pluktuin Oostvoorne is an organic experience garden located at Bollaarsdijk 6A in Oostvoorne. The farm is dedicated to educational and recreational activities that connect visitors with nature, emphasizing small-scale, local agriculture. It is a place where visitors can explore a biological flower garden, a tea garden, and a corn maze. Visitors can self-pick a variety of flowers to create their own bouquet. Available flower types include sunflowers, marigolds, dahlias, cosmos, scabiosa, cornflowers, love-in-a-mist, and dill. The selection varies as flowers bloom in different periods throughout the summer. From the end of August, pumpkins and ornamental gourds are also available for picking, especially popular for Halloween.

Eilandsteede is a city farm located in Park Transwijk in Utrecht, serving as a meeting place for nature, animals, and people. As part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network, it offers an accessible green space for visitors of all ages to interact with farm animals, play in a natural playground, and explore an urban garden. The site focuses on biodiversity and provides a space for learning, relaxation, and community gathering, with a café and farm shop on the terrace.

Griftsteede is a city farm located in Utrecht, part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network. It is a place where visitors can get up close with farm animals such as goats, sheep, cows, pigs, chickens, rabbits, and bees. The farm features a natural playground, a garden with a barefoot path, a greenhouse, and a farm café and shop offering local products like coffee, pastries, eggs, and seasonal honey. Griftsteede also serves as a community meeting point, hosting various green activities, workshops, and educational programs for children and adults. The farm is largely wheelchair accessible and is a partner of the U-pas program for those with a limited income.

Stadstuin Food for Good is a social city garden located in Park Transwijk in Utrecht. It serves as a green oasis where people come together to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The garden is a place to walk, relax, and experience how healthy food is cultivated, combining nature, health, and community in an urban setting. Visitors can self-pick colorful bouquets from the flower garden, and fresh seasonal produce from the vegetable garden, herb circle, and orchard is available for purchase at the stall. The garden is open from Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 16:00 PM, according to the website. The Google Business profile notes the garden is currently closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The garden features accessible paths, though some areas may have uneven or narrow surfaces, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet is available.

Tuinderij de Marlequi is a versatile market garden and activity centre located in Warmenhuizen, North Holland. The farm operates a shop and greenhouse that sell a wide variety of seasonal plants, flowers, fruits, and decorative items. The business also offers holiday cottages, group activities, creative workshops, and hosts a major autumn fair. Self-picking and related seasonal offerings include: Grapes (Boskoops Glorie): Available for self-picking from September. Flowers and plants: Visitors can choose and pick their own viols, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring bloomers from the greenhouse. Pumpkins & gourds: A large selection of edible and ornamental pumpkins, cucumis, and exotic bottle gourds are available for sale in the autumn. Pumpkin carving workshops are also offered. Sunflowers: Sold in bundles from mid-July. The main season runs from February 14th (Valentine’s Day) until November 11th (St. Martin’s Day). During this period, the shop and grounds are open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.

Volkstuinvereniging “Levenslust” is an allotment garden association located in Vlissingen, between the city and Koudekerke. The complex features over 200 individual plots, ranging in size from 125 to 250 m², where members cultivate their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. In addition to private gardening, the association hosts a special project run by WVO Zorg (formerly Stichting Werkt voor Ouderen). This project maintains a “snoeptuin” (snack garden) where elderly residents can self-pick a variety of fresh produce. Available items include onions, beetroot, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, apples, pears, strawberries, and cut flowers. The harvest season generally runs from late spring through autumn, with peak picking during the summer months.

Akkerwikke is a 3-hectare (30,000 m²) certified organic self-picking farm located on the outskirts of Maastricht in South Limburg. Operating since 2017, the farm offers a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model where members share in the season’s harvest. The farm cultivates over 60 varieties of vegetables, up to 20 different herbs, and strawberries, all grown using biodynamic and organic practices. A separate pick-your-own flower garden provides a wide assortment of field blooms.

Boerderij ’t Paradijs is a biological farm and care center located at Bielderweg 1, Barneveld, in the Netherlands. The farm integrates organic agriculture with social care services, operating with an EKO certification and a Christian-based vision focused on respect, reliability, and connection between people, animals, and nature. The property includes a farm shop, an event space called “de Heerd,” and a Social Food Garden for the local community. Visitors can purchase a wide variety of self-picked vegetables and fruit from the farm’s market garden, which cultivates around 40 different types of produce following the seasons. Available items include leaf vegetables (prei, winterpostelein, veldsla, spinach, endive, various lettuce, spring onion), cabbage varieties (palmkool, white cabbage, red cabbage, kale, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, savoy cabbage), fruit vegetables (courgette, aubergine, cucumber, ground-grown strawberries), root and tuber vegetables (beetroot, radish, fennel, potatoes, sweet potato), legumes (green beans, peas, broad beans, snow peas, runner beans), fruits (strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries), and herbs (parsley, basil, chives). The farm’s strawberries are grown entirely in open ground and are fully organic. The product range is seasonal, with availability changing weekly based on what is ripe for harvest.

Boerderij Landzicht is a certified 100% organic farm located in the Hoeksche Waard region. The farm has been cultivating produce organically since 1988, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, potatoes, and spelt amidst biodiverse hedgerows and pollarded willow avenues. The farm also features a high-stem fruit orchard, an herb garden, and a seasonal flower garden for picking. The farm operates on sustainable energy and offers pick-up points for its produce subscription service.

Boerderijwinkel Hoorn is a family-run farm located near Veenhuizen, in the Drenthe region of the Netherlands. The farm specializes in growing high-quality white asparagus and strawberries, using modern techniques such as heated growing grounds and automatic sorting machines. Visitors are welcome to experience the farm life firsthand. Seasonal self-picking is available for strawberries. During the asparagus season, guests can also cut their own spears, sort and prepare them on-site. The asparagus season typically begins at the end of March.

By Broersen is a third-generation family farm located in Warmenhuizen, North Holland, specializing in the cultivation of traditional Dutch products. The farm grows and sells its own asparagus and strawberries, and also features a pick-your-own garden and a year-round farm shop that offers a variety of local and artisanal products. A pick-your-own garden is available for fruit and cut flowers. The fruit available for picking includes various berries such as red, white, black, and blue currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, loganberries, and blackberries. This fruit is available from the beginning of July through August. Cut flowers are available for picking from the end of June until October. In addition, strawberries can be picked in the greenhouse during the summer holidays for the North region, typically from early July to mid-August. The strawberry picking season runs Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during these weeks.

De Huppe is a learning and working farm located on the edge of Zwolle, set within a green landscape near the IJssel river. It is a place where people, nature, and craftsmanship come together, focusing on sustainable products, personal development, and collaboration. The farm functions as a care and educational facility where participants, volunteers, and visitors work and learn in a supportive environment. The farm features a pick-your-own flower garden and a vegetable garden. Visitors can pick flowers using a flower picking voucher (plukbon), which is available for single or multiple visits. The flower garden is in bloom from early spring with tulips, through the summer months when a wide variety of flowers are available for picking. In winter, dried flower bouquets are sold in the farm shop. The vegetable garden provides a seasonal harvest of fruits and vegetables, which are sold in the farm shop or used in regional products.

De Jachthoeve is a combined care farm, pick-your-own garden, farm shop, and tea room located on the edge of the forest in Wekerom. It offers a peaceful and welcoming environment where nature, care, and community come together. The farm is set on 0.6 hectares of land and features a fruit orchard with 44 varieties of fruit, as well as a flower picking garden. Visitors are welcome to pick their own fruit and flowers during the picking season, which runs from June to November. The produce available for self-picking includes raspberries, red, white, and green gooseberries, red and blackcurrants, blueberries, kiwiberries, honeyberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries, and plums. The farm also hosts a varied assortment of flowers in the picking garden.

Located on the historic estate of Oranje Nassau’s Oord between Renkum and Wageningen, De Ommuurde Tuin (the Walled Garden) is a one-hectare, agro-ecological, certified organic market garden. Cultivated by hand since 1999, the garden is home to more than 450 varieties of edible plants, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers, combining heirloom, modern, and wild species. As a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, the garden focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and providing fresh, local produce.

Located at Zomerweg 68A in Burgum, Friesland, De Zomerschuur is a farm focused on honest, natural food. The farm features a vegetable garden, a herb garden, a small orchard, and a flower picking garden. Visitors can self-pick flowers to create their own bouquet for €7.50, and in the small orchard, it is possible to pick fresh apples and pears. Many of the flowers in the pluktuin are also edible and can be used in cooking. The farm is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The farm shop and related activities are available on Friday from 12:00 to 16:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 by appointment.

Zwolse Stadslanderijen is a cooperative of organic farmers and growers located on the urban fringe of Zwolle, Netherlands. The farm produces its goods within a 30-kilometer radius of the city. The cooperative focuses on regenerating the soil, nature, and landscape around Zwolle by selling locally grown, biological products directly to residents. Visitors can explore the various farmyards on foot or by bike. The farms within the cooperative offer a variety of self-pick and self-harvesting opportunities, including vegetables, soft fruit, and flowers. At De Huppe, visitors can pick their own vegetables and harvest flowers from the garden, with the vegetable plot designed so that produce is ready to harvest every week. Bloementuin Zwolle, located on the Dijklandhoeve farm, is a large, varied flower-picking garden open during the picking season. The season runs from the end of May until the first weekend of the autumn holidays, as long as there is no early frost. Additionally, Biotuin Dijklandhoeve cultivates organic vegetables and soft fruit on a 0.66-hectare plot.

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

Fruithal Smits is a family-run fruit farm and orchard located in Zeewolde, in the Flevoland province. The farm has been in operation since 1968 and its own orchards span 17 hectares, where apples, pears, and strawberries have been cultivated for many years. It operates on 17 hectares of land and offers a farm shop selling a wide range of locally sourced products. The farm hosts specific self-picking events known as “Appelplukdag” (Apple Picking Days). On these days, visitors can pick their own apples and pears directly from the trees. In 2025, these events are scheduled for Saturday, September 13th and Saturday, September 20th, running from 10:00 to 16:00. A small train is available to transport visitors to the picking location. In addition to apples and pears, other fruit such as strawberries, cherries, and plums are grown on the farm, though the information does not specify self-picking availability for these items outside of the designated apple and pear picking days.

Fruittuin van West is a certified biodynamic (Demeter) farm located in Amsterdam, bringing together agriculture, a farm shop, and hospitality. The farm operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays). Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a wide variety of fruit directly from the 6.5-hectare orchard, with a harvest season that typically runs from around mid-June to mid-October. The daily available fruit is updated on-site, as the exact timing depends on natural conditions. The orchard grows over 20 different types of fruit, including numerous apple and pear varieties, various berries (black, red, white, and rosé currants, blueberries, gooseberries, jostaberries, blackberries, raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, and honeyberries), grapes, cherries, plums, mirabelles, peaches, nectarines, and nuts. In addition to fruit, guests can pick mushrooms (oyster and shiitake) year-round from the on-site cave, and chicory (witloof) is available for harvest from roughly November to May. The farm is also home to a variety of animals, including laying hens, Hereford cattle, and Kune Kune pigs. Children can explore the farm freely, with no fixed playground but opportunities for adventure among the trees and animals. The farm shop and café are open the same hours as the orchard, offering organic and biodynamic groceries, meals, and drinks. For adults and groups, guided tours are available upon request. The farm is a registered wedding venue and offers spaces for private parties and business meetings. Events such as live music, treasure hunts, and festivals are also held periodically.

Bloemetje Geluk is a flower market and pick-your-own garden located in Markelo, offering a range of floral experiences and creative workshops. The garden is situated on a quiet site surrounded by the nature of Twente. The pick-your-own garden features tulips in the spring and a variety of summer flowers. The tulip picking season opens on April 11, 2026, with thousands of tulip bulbs creating a colorful display. After the tulip season, from July through mid-October, visitors can pick summer flowers such as dahlias, zinnias, sweet peas, cornflowers, rudbeckia, and sunflowers. Pre-ordered bouquets of summer flowers are also available from June through mid-October. The garden is open for picking during the tulip season on Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Friday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to check for up-to-date hours, as they can vary by week due to weather and picking conditions.

’t Duvelshofke is a farm shop and fruit and workshop farm located in Oldenzaal, in the region of Twente. The farm focuses on regional quality products, offering items from its own farm and local producers. They aim to contribute to a short and transparent food chain. During the summer, the farm has a pick-your-own garden (“pluktuin”) where visitors can harvest fruit and flowers. The fruit available for self-picking includes various types of soft fruit: berries (red, white, and black), blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, and strawberries. Asparagus is also available in May and June. The pick-your-own garden is open during the summer months, specifically from June through August, and reopens in the summer of 2026. Outside this period, the garden is closed.

Boerderij de Buytenhof is a social farm located on the outskirts of Rhoon, a short distance from Rotterdam. It is a place where agriculture, nature, and community meet, offering a genuine farm experience to its visitors. The farm operates with a focus on nature-inclusive agriculture, where the land is cultivated to support both food production and biodiversity. Working alongside volunteers and care guests, the farm provides a peaceful, accessible environment for people to connect with the countryside and each other.

Geertje’s Hoeve is a working farm and family-friendly attraction in Haarzuilens, Utrecht, where visitors can experience farm life firsthand. The farm is home to goats, pigs, and other animals, and features an on-site cheese-making operation, a farm shop, and a lunch restaurant. Self-picking of produce is a key activity. Visitors can pick their own bouquets of flowers from the farm’s fields. This is available on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 13:00 during the months of July, August, and September. As a group activity, flower picking is available from June through October. The farm shop also sells a variety of produce grown on the farm, including potatoes, courgettes (zucchini) harvested from July to mid-October, and a wide range of pumpkins available from September. The farm is open year-round, with the following general hours: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. Please note that from the autumn school holiday (starting October 26, 2025) through the spring school holiday (ending February 14, 2026), the farm is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The farm is closed on King’s Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, but is open on all other public holidays, though hours may vary. It has been voted the “Leukste Uitje van Utrecht 2026” (Best Day Out in Utrecht 2026). Payment can be made by pin pass or contactless mobile payment. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a designated parking space, entrance, and toilet. Free street parking is available, and the site is suitable for children.

Koppelsteede is a city farm located within Park de Koppel in the Lunetten Zuid area of Utrecht. Situated on a spacious, green property surrounded by water and an orchard, the farm serves as a community meeting place for people of all ages, offering a mix of farm animals, a nature playground, and a self-pick garden. Visitors can self-pick seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from the “zelfoogsttuin,” which operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project. The harvest season runs from the beginning of June until mid-November. Members purchase a share for the season and can pick their produce from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00.

Stadstuin Klopvaart is a lively city garden located in the Utrecht Overvecht district. This green urban space offers a mix of vegetable gardens, a harvest garden, a flower-picking garden, and a permaculture garden. Visitors are welcome to wander, pick their own produce, and participate in gardening projects or workshops. The garden is a place to experience nature up close and enjoy biodiversity. This is a self-pick location. Available produce includes vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Visitors can also pick their own flowers from the flower garden. The specific season and months for picking vary depending on the crop, aligning with the natural growing season.

Stadstuin Plutodreef is a community garden located in the Overvecht Zuid district of Utrecht. It is a hidden green space where visitors can explore vegetable gardens, a harvest garden, a flower-picking garden, and a permaculture garden. The garden is a place for walking, buying fresh produce, and participating in gardening projects. It serves as a meeting place for neighborhood residents, volunteers, and visitors, and is designed to be an educational space where people can learn about nature, seasons, and sustainable choices. The garden welcomes everyone, though its pathways are uneven and sometimes narrow.

Stadstuin Zuilen is a city garden located in Utrecht, in the northwestern part of the city. It is a place focused on greenery, food, and community, featuring vegetable gardens, a growing food forest, and a flower picking garden. The garden is designed as a space where visitors can discover nature up close, with opportunities to explore the ecosystem of plants, herbs, and edible flowers. Visitors can self-pick their own fresh vegetables from the self-harvest garden. This activity is available each Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The picking season runs from late April through the end of October. Produce is grown naturally without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers. A small fee of €0.50 applies for the harvest. There is also a flower picking garden on site.

Steede Hoge Woerd is a city farm located on the grounds of Castellum Hoge Woerd in the Leidsche Rijn, Vleuten, and De Meern area of Utrecht. Situated atop the remains of a Roman fort, it is a unique site where history, nature, and culture come together. This accessible and lively destination is designed for visitors of all ages, offering opportunities to meet farm animals, play, and engage with the natural environment.

Landgoed de Peerdegaerdt is a unique seven-hectare estate located in Strijen, within the Nationaal Landschap de Hoeksche Waard. The estate features an historic high-stem orchard, a rose and walking garden, and an ecological vegetable garden. It serves as a multifaceted non-profit, functioning as a care farm, an animal sanctuary, and a venue for workshops and activities. The property is LGBTQ+ friendly, run by a female entrepreneur, and has a wheelchair-accessible parking area.

De Bessentuin is a blueberry farm and soft fruit nursery located in the small community of Brucht, in the Vechtdal region. Established in 1999, the farm moved to its current location in 2004 and has since expanded to cultivate a wide variety of berries. The farm grows six different varieties of blueberries, ensuring a continuous harvest throughout the summer. Visitors can pick their own fruit from the fields, which are planted in spacious rows to accommodate everyone, including those using mobility scooters or pushing prams. The farm also has an on-site shop offering fresh and processed products year-round, such as frozen berries, jams, sauces, chutneys, and locally produced blueberry wine, juice, liqueur, ice cream, and beer. Additional amenities include restrooms, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

De Bosmantel is a nature-inclusive farm and market garden in Andijk that grows a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and flowers without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The farm prioritizes biodiversity, sustainable soil management, and minimal water usage, operating on a small scale with light, hand-operated tools. In addition to a farm shop offering a diverse range of products—including vegetables, fruit, dairy, bread, meat, eggs, honey, pantry staples, and non-food items—the farm runs a vegetable subscription service and a pick-your-own flower garden. The pick-your-own flower garden is open during the summer season. The farm grows various fruits on its own land, such as strawberries, berries, apples, and plums, and is working to expand this selection. The shop and subscription service offer seasonal vegetables, many of which are grown on-site.

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a family-run fruit farm and garden center located in Marwijksoord, offering a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce and regional specialties. The farm features a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The on-site farm shop, known as the Landwinkel, stocks a diverse range of products including fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, meats, eggs, honey, jams, syrups, wines, beers, and handmade gifts. In addition to self-picking and shopping, the farm offers activities such as a corn maze with a scavenger hunt, a pedal tractor track for children, a terrace for refreshments, and facilities for group excursions and meetings.

De Warmoes is a historic market garden located in Lent, near Nijmegen. Rooted in the traditions of the “warmoezeniers” (the historical market gardeners who supplied the city), this non-profit foundation cultivates over one hundred different varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs year-round. Farming is done without chemical pesticides, focusing on biodiversity and circular methods. The garden also features an orchard with high-stem fruit trees, a flower garden, greenhouses, and bee colonies, all spread across approximately one hectare.

De Zonnegaard is a certified biodynamic farm located in Voorst, Netherlands. The farm is dedicated to building healthy soil through centuries-old farming traditions, using certified organic manure, a wide crop rotation, and green manures. They prioritize flavor over yield, sometimes choosing lower-producing crop varieties for their superior taste. Visitors can self-pick flowers in the pick-your-own flower garden from the end of March through October. The season begins with tulips and daffodils, followed by spring flowers like columbine, summer blooms such as cornflowers, zinnias, and cosmos, and continues into autumn with dahlias and asters. When ripe, visitors can also pick small fruit like berries and raspberries, as well as various kitchen herbs.

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run fruit farm and garden located in Oldebroek, on the North Veluwe. The farm has been dedicated to the sustainable cultivation of fruit for generations. The farm’s core philosophy is that flavor should develop in the orchard, not in a cold storage unit. In addition to growing fruit, the farm offers a spacious farm shop, a café with one of the largest terraces in the region, and an event venue for weddings, parties, and business meetings. The property is also home to a herd of alpacas and a large playground for children.

Land en Boschzigt is a biodynamic farm and market garden, recognized as the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands. Nestled within the woodlands of the ’s-Graveland estates, this farm has been cultivating vegetables, fruit, and herbs since 1947. The farm operates with a commitment to biodynamic principles, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to maintain a healthy, vital soil. The farm offers a self-pick vegetable season, running for approximately 32 weeks from half April to the end of November. Self-pickers can harvest a weekly share of vegetables, as well as small fruit and flowers when they are in season. The pick-up times for members are on Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00, and from Wednesday to Friday from 15:30 to 20:00. In addition to vegetables, the farm features a flower picking garden. The flower picking season typically begins in May or June and runs until September or October.

Nestled in Heinkenszand, Zeelanddahlia.nl is a dedicated dahlia garden and flower wholesaler run by a family with over 56 years of passion for cultivating these vibrant blooms. With more than 450 dahlia varieties, the garden offers a unique self-picking experience where visitors can cut their own bouquets directly from the field. The self-pick season runs from the end of July until the beginning of October. The specific monthly schedule is as follows: the garden is open for self-picking every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM from July 15th to October 1st. Additionally, a special annual open garden event takes place on the last Saturday and Sunday of August. For those who wish to visit on a weekday morning, an appointment can be made by phone to ensure the garden is open. During the open season, the garden is also open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The garden is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Please note that the garden is closed outside of the main season in July and August. The dahlia tubers themselves are available for digging up and purchase by appointment only during the second week of October.

We are a social enterprise and biological farm located on the eastern side of Utrecht, set on a 2.5‑hectare site that once belonged to a monastery and later became a city nursery. Today, the garden serves as a working farm, lunch café, farm shop, event venue, and recreational space. All cultivation is organic, and the farm provides work and training opportunities for people who have difficulty finding employment on the regular labour market. The site includes a large terrace, a children’s playground, an animal meadow, beehives, a herb garden, and a greenhouse called De Oranjerie that can be rented for parties, weddings, and business meetings.

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

Stadsboerderij Gagelsteede is a city farm and garden located in Park de Gagel in the Utrecht-Overvecht neighborhood. It serves as a green oasis where nature, animals, and the local community come together, offering a place for everyone to meet farm animals, play in a natural setting, and learn about the environment. The farm is part of the Utrecht Natuurlijk network and is open year-round. Visitors can get up close with a wide variety of farm animals, including pigs, cows, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. The farm is also home to rare Dutch livestock breeds. While not a dedicated self-pick farm with designated fields, the farm operates a small shop and café where, when available, fresh seasonal produce from its own gardens and local city gardens is sold. This can include vegetables, eggs, and honey, depending on the harvest. The farm also has a natural playground for children, featuring a mud kitchen, climbing structures, and a water pump.

Het Zoete Land is a city farm located in Leiden, on the corner of the Zoeterwoudsesingel and the Cronesteinkade, next to the Trigon sports field. The farm is run by a professional grower together with a foundation and a team of volunteers, and is open to the public. It produces food and flowers in an ecologically responsible manner, aiming to make the city greener and healthier. Participants can self-pick a wide variety of produce throughout the growing season. This includes vegetables, herbs, berries, and other small fruit. The farm also offers a separate option for picking cut flowers, allowing participants to create their own weekly bouquet of 15 to 20 stems. Notably, there is a long waiting list for participation in either the harvest or flower-picking programs.

Tuinderij Amelis’Hof is an 18th-century kitchen garden of approximately one hectare, located on the historic estate of Oud Amelisweerd near the Kromme Rijn river. Since 1984, the garden has been cultivated using biodynamic methods, growing a wide diversity of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. The farm is known for preserving heritage varieties and forgotten vegetables, such as oerprei, winterbroccoli, warmoes, and pastinaak. Visitors are welcome to explore the garden’s paths, enjoy a free cup of herbal tea, and experience the peaceful, historic setting.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a family-run farm and farm shop located in Mijnsheerenland, in the Hoeksche Waard region of the Netherlands. The farm offers a wide variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce, including self-picked apples and pears. Visitors can make an appointment to pick their own fruit directly from the orchard. The farm shop stocks a broad range of products, many of which are grown or produced on the farm itself. These include self-grown potatoes and fruit, fresh seasonal vegetables, homemade jam and stewed pears, eggs, dairy products, fruit juices, and farm ice cream. Local and regional specialties, such as honey, dairy from De Westplaat and Ambachtshoeve (including milk, yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, and vla), fresh farm fries, and gift baskets, are also available. Additionally, grass-fed beef and game meat are offered seasonally.

Boerderij Groeizaam is a biological care farm located in Emmeloord, in the Noordoostpolder. With 5.5 hectares of certified organic farmland, a cold greenhouse, and a processing facility for olives, the farm grows a wide variety of seasonal produce. The operation is run together with participants, volunteers, and a small team of supervisors and care farmers. All products are 100% biological, sold directly from the farm, and the farm is SKAL-certified.

Boeren in het Bos is a regenerative nature farm located on the 160-hectare Landgoed Boschhoeve in Nijeberkoop, Friesland. The farm operates a mixed system where nature and agriculture work together, with a focus on building healthy soil, increasing biodiversity, and producing pure, nutrient-dense food. The farm is home to grass-fed cattle, free-range pigs, and pastured chickens, all of which play a functional role in the ecosystem. The farm also runs an education center offering a course in self-sufficient farming and living with nature.

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

De Fruitgaard / Landwinkel de Fruitgaard Located on Bouwmansweg 1 in Burgh-Haamstede, this family-run farm and mini camping combines a working orchard with a farm shop and seasonal pick-your-own activities. The business operates a small, Christian-oriented campsite set within the fruit trees, open from April 1st to October 31st. The on-site farm shop sells regional products, including cheese, meat, eggs, fruit, and gift packages. Self-Pick Produce Guests can pick their own fruit and flowers directly from the farm. The orchard grows several apple varieties (Delcorf, Elstar, Topaz, Goudreinette, Santana, Wellant) and pear varieties (Conference, Gieser Wildeman). During the season, the farm also offers cherries, strawberries, and plums. The pick-your-own flower garden is open in the summer, featuring dahlias and other flowers, along with fresh vegetables, berries, and blackberries. A dedicated apple-picking day is scheduled for 30 August 2025.

Landwinkel Oude Stoof is a fruit farm and country shop located in Hengstdijk, Zeeland (Zuiddijk 6, 4585 PP Hengstdijk). The farm grows apples, pears, plums, and sweet cherries in its own orchards surrounding the shop. Self-picking of apples and pears is offered during organized fruit-picking days held on Saturdays from August through October, with specific dates in 2025 falling on August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; and October 4 and 11. The picking starts at 10:30 AM and does not require prior registration. In August, Delcorf apples and Triomphe pears are available for picking; from September onward, many varieties can be picked, including Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette, Golden Delicious apples, as well as Conference and Doyenné du Comice hand pears, and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy stewing pears. Picked fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 to 14 days.

Moestuin Leyduin is a historical kitchen garden of one hectare located on the Buitenplaats Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. It operates as a self-harvest garden using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season. The garden is open to the public, but the primary activity—self-picking of produce—is reserved for shareholding participants. Approximately fifty different vegetables, twenty types of herbs, soft fruit, apples, and pears are grown using methods free from artificial fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. A wide variety of flowers is also available for picking. The garden is suitable for walking and is welcoming to children, with the condition that they are supervised while harvesting. Dogs are allowed only at the entrance and must be kept on a lead.

Steck is a garden center located on the edge of Utrecht that has evolved into a green urban oasis. More than just a place to shop for plants, it is a destination where nature, people, and ideas come together. The site features a diverse ecosystem of partners, including a vegetable café with local products, a community food garden, an edible plant nursery, a beekeeping station, a bamboo forest, a children’s play area, and a wild animal rescue center. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy a range of activities, from a free corn maze in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter to creative workshops and theater performances.

Bosbessenkwekerij De Pollekamp is a blueberry farm located in Ermelo, situated on a scenic property surrounded by nature, bordering forest and heathland. The farm specializes in the cultivation of unsprayed blueberries, and visitors are welcome to pick their own berries during the summer months. The farm features a shop situated among the blueberry fields, as well as a terrace where guests can enjoy refreshments. Self-picking of blueberries is available in July and August. Visitors report to the shop to receive a picking bucket and are directed to the designated field. After picking, the berries are weighed and paid for by weight; the price is €6 per kilogram. Please note that only cash payments are accepted.

De Groenerie is a care and experience farm located in Harskamp, offering a unique combination of a pick-your-own garden, farm shop, and a wide range of family-friendly activities. The farm is a social enterprise that provides meaningful day activities for youth and adults, focusing on sustainable and local practices. For self-picking, visitors can enjoy the flower picking garden (pluktuin), which is open approximately from July to October, depending on the weather. Here, you can create your own bouquet. A seasonal subscription is available for those who wish to pick a bouquet weekly. Additionally, a self-harvest vegetable garden (zelfoogsttuin) has been available in the past, offering weekly harvests of unsprayed vegetables from May to December through a subscription, though this program is currently noted as closed.

De Hommelhoeve is a small-scale, mixed farm situated near Brummen, between Zutphen and Apeldoorn, that operates using nature-inclusive, biodynamic principles. The farm is dedicated to producing healthy food while creating a habitat for wildlife. It is a member of the Association for Biodynamic Agriculture and has a rating of 4.3 stars from 7 Google reviews. The farm features a wheelchair-accessible parking area. The centerpiece of the farm is a self-pick garden, where members can harvest fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruit. A subscription provides weekly access to the harvest throughout the growing season, which runs from approximately April or May until the winter produce is depleted. The cost for a full season subscription is €375 per adult, with a reduced rate for children. In addition to the self-pick garden, the farm’s shop sells grass-fed beef from Brandrode cattle, free-range pork from Duroc pigs, and eggs and meat from free-range chickens. Vegetables are also available for purchase in the shop during the harvest season.

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

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

Bloemrijk Texel is a biodiversity-focused initiative located on the island of Texel, near Den Hoorn at Rommelpot 5. The project centers around a 25,000 square meter field of native wildflowers, specifically cultivated to support local pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects. The field is open to the public and accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visitors can enjoy the blooming meadow from a bench or a covered picnic area next to a barn, with the flowering season typically running from May through August. During this period, individuals who have adopted a square meter of the field are also welcome to pick a bouquet of flowers. The adoption program allows supporters to sponsor a square meter of the meadow, with certificates available as gifts. In addition to the field, the initiative sells seed packets of native Texel flower mixes for home gardens. The location operates year-round, with the main bloom occurring in the warmer months and field days organized periodically throughout the season.

Bosbessenkwekerij La Francaise is a blueberry nursery and farm located in Enschede, Netherlands, with fields at both the Willemsbeekweg and the Kwekkeboomweg in Buurse. The farm specializes in the cultivation of American blueberries (often referred to as blue berries), grown without the use of pesticides. The bushes produce large, sweet berries and are accessible for self-picking. The self-pick season runs from approximately mid-July to mid-August. For the 2025 season, self-picking starts on July 19th and is held on select dates through early August, with the farm open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on those days. Visitors pick berries from bushes around two meters high and pay by weight, with prices decreasing for larger quantities. Outside of the self-pick season, the farm is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:30 PM on Saturdays) for the purchase of frozen berries, jams, juices, syrups, and other local products. The farm also offers seasonal employment for young people.

Plattelandwinkel De Achterdijk, also known as Fruitboerderij De Achterdijk, is a fruit farm located in Bunnik, on the fertile grounds of the Kromme Rijn area near Utrecht. The farm specializes in growing regional fruit products and operates a country store and fruit vending machine. The farm cultivates a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, plums, strawberries, cherries, and blueberries. The farm is particularly known for its pears, such as Conference, Doyenné du Comice, and Sweet Sensation. Self-picking is noted as being available during open days for strawberries and during the cherry season.

Hazelland 10 is a 5-hectare agro-ecological estate in the Geerpolder, located between Zoeterwoude, Zoetermeer, and Leidschendam. It operates as a self-picking farm where members, called “oogstgenoten” (harvest companions), can pick their own vegetables, herbs, fruit, and nuts. The farm is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, meaning participants do not buy produce directly but instead contribute financially to the farm for a season and receive a share of the harvest in return. No synthetic pesticides are used, and all planting and seed stock is organic. The farm is currently working toward official Skal biocertification.

De Tuinen van Weldadigheid is a multi-faceted biological farm and nursery located in Veenhuizen, housed on the historic Essererf estate. It unites a specialist organic nursery, a care farm, and a venue for recreation and education. The farm holds the largest collection of edible crops in the Netherlands, focusing on preserving rare and heritage varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The site also offers a small glamping unit (“bakhuisje”) for accommodation from May through September and occasionally hosts vintage caravans on the property for overnight stays.

Erf Janz is a pick-your-own farm, garden, and care farm located in Voorthuizen. It combines a flower and fruit picking garden with a tea shed, farm shop, and an artisanal ice cream maker. The site is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM, and is closed on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can pick their own flowers and small fruits directly from the garden. The self-picking season for flowers and soft fruit runs from July 7th to October 23rd, 2026. Available products include a variety of seasonal cut flowers, both fresh and dried, as well as red fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Tree fruit is also available seasonally, depending on what the trees yield. Visitors are provided with a basket and scissors or a small knife. The farm works only with natural means to promote biodiversity.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm and landwinkel (farm shop) located in Ressen, in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands. Established in 1977, the farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards growing a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, cherries, morellen (sour cherries), walnuts, and plums. With twelve different apple varieties and three pear varieties, the farm offers fruit year-round from its own orchards. The property also features a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a farm terrace (Boerderijterras) serving homemade refreshments and meals, a high tea arrangement, a picnic arrangement in the orchard, and camperplaatsen (camper pitches) among the fruit trees. Additionally, the farm hosts seasonal events such as the annual Voorjaarsfair (spring fair) and guided orchard tours.

Kasteeltuin Nijevelt is a vibrant community garden located in Park Nijevelt in De Meern, Utrecht. Built atop the remnants of a historic castle, the garden is now home to a rich mix of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruit. It offers a peaceful green space where visitors can wander, enjoy nature, and learn about seasonal and local food. The garden is managed by Utrecht Natuurlijk and is maintained together with local residents and volunteers.

Plukjebloemen is a pick-your-own flower garden and landscape design service based in Leusden, Netherlands. The garden focuses on providing inspiration and resources for creating personal cutting gardens, whether on a large plot, a small balcony, or a single raised bed. The operation emphasizes sustainable practices, biodiversity, and growing flowers that are beneficial for bees and butterflies. The primary produce available for self-picking consists of cut flowers. The garden itself grows a wide variety of annual and perennial blooms that are suitable for bouquets. A detailed list of recommended, easily-grown annuals for self-picking includes Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea), Zinnia, Cosmos (cosmea), Scabiosa, Lavatera, Ammi Majus, Centaurea (cornflower), Nigella (love-in-a-mist), Salvia viridis, and Bupleurum. Many of these flowers bloom from spring through autumn. The overall picking season stretches from early spring (starting with bulbs like bluebells and anemones in March) to late autumn (with flowers such as dahlias and heleniums still blooming in November). In addition to the main garden, the business also sells a seed box containing a curated selection of the ten best cut flowers.

Boer Pelleboer is a biological farm and nature farm operating on two locations in the province of Overijssel. The main farm, Polderzicht, is situated in the historic Mastenbroek polder, while a second location, StadsZicht, is being developed on the edge of Stadshagen in Zwolle. The farm focuses on organic production, nature management, and care services, offering day activities for people of all ages with diverse support needs. Additional features include a cheese shop, farm market, educational programs, and a wholesale meat operation.

Welkom in het Abtswoudsepark in Delft, een groen project dat door en voor buurtbewoners wordt ontwikkeld. Het park is opgedeeld in twee delen: de noordelijke Natuurbelevingstuin en het zuidelijke Pluktuin- en wadigebied. Het doel is om het park mooier, biodiverser en recreatiever te maken, met veel aandacht voor inheemse planten, insecten en vogels. In de Pluktuin in het zuidelijke deel van het park kunnen bezoekers zelf fruit oogsten. Hier staan fruitbomen en -struiken zoals appelbomen, blauwe bessen, frambozen en bramen. Fruit is te plukken in de zomer en de nazomer, met een piek in augustus. In de Natuurbelevingstuin in het noordelijke deel zijn er verhoogde borders, een kruidenspiraal en een bloemenweide met kruiden en bloemen die rijk zijn aan nectar.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a family-run orchard and flower garden located in Zaamslag, Netherlands. The farm offers a variety of self-pick activities and seasonal produce directly from its own fields and orchards. It is wheelchair accessible, with a designated accessible parking and entrance. From June through the end of October, guests can visit the flower picking garden. This field of flowers is open every day from sunrise to sunset, operating on a self-service basis. Visitors can cut their own bouquet of seasonal blooms. In September, the farm hosts designated self-pick days for fruit. In 2025, these are scheduled for Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

De Gagelgaard is a self-harvest garden located on the Gageldijk 3 in the Overvecht area of Utrecht. Positioned at the edge of the neighborhood near Tuincentrum Steck, the garden is part of a larger city oasis that includes a café, a nursery, and a flower-picking garden. This garden offers a community-supported agriculture model where participants purchase a seasonal share. In exchange for a 2026 share costing €435 (approximately €13.60 per week), members can visit weekly from May through December to harvest their own vegetables and herbs directly from the soil. All produce is grown locally and sustainably by gardener Mark Verhoef. The site is described as a biodiverse food landscape featuring plants, flowers, insects, and birds.

Fruitbomenvereniging “De Bongerd” is a fruit tree association located in Utrecht, Netherlands, at Houtrakkade 11. This self-picking farm or garden is dedicated to fruit cultivation and offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce directly from the trees. The farm is currently operational, providing a seasonal experience for those interested in harvesting fresh fruit. Specific produce available for self-picking and the exact months of the season are not detailed in the source information, but the farm is known for its focus on fruit trees and community involvement. Operating hours are not specified in the available data, though the business is actively running and situated in the Vleuten-De Meern borough of Utrecht.

Het Bloemenerf is a flower farm and creative workshop space located on a farm in Zenderen. The property features a pick-your-own flower garden, a rest point for cyclists and walkers, and a shop offering bouquets, handmade wooden gifts, honey, and jam. It serves as both a seasonal destination for flower picking and a venue for floral workshops, team-building events, and custom floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and businesses. In the pick-your-own garden, visitors can harvest their own flowers during the summer months. Seasonal blooms available for picking include Dahlias, Zinnias, and Cosmeas, along with other seasonal flowers. Picking costs €0.60 per stem, with sunflowers priced at €1.00 per stem. The garden is open for self-picking throughout the summer season, while spring offers early blooms like narcissi and tulips (available for viewing or use in workshops), and autumn features pumpkins and seasonal decorations.

Het Groente Genootschap is a self-picking farm located in Castricum and Heemskerk, where members can harvest local vegetables, herbs, and small fruits on a weekly basis. The farm operates according to organic and ecological principles, focusing on biodiversity and soil health. A flower forest for self-picking bouquets is also available at the Castricum location. Self-pick produce includes a wide variety of vegetables such as lettuce, fennel, courgette, pumpkin, endive, palm kale, chioggia beets, patisson, turnip tops, and Jerusalem artichokes. Fresh herbs like coriander, basil, parsley, mint, and thyme are available throughout the season, along with edible flowers. The picking season runs from May to December, offering approximately 32 weeks of harvest. In spring, 4 to 7 types of vegetables are available weekly, increasing to 8 to 10 types in summer and autumn, and ending with winter vegetables in November and December.

Het Veldatelier is a certified organic, seasonal flower nursery and craft studio located in Schipluiden, on the estate of Op Hodenpijl. The farm operates on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principles, focusing on environmentally responsible cultivation and a reciprocal relationship with nature. In addition to supplying flowers to florists in the Randstad, the farm offers a pick-your-own flower garden for its members, who can harvest blooms either weekly or bi-weekly. Self-picking is available based on a subscription or a strippenkaart (punch card). The pick-your-own garden opens for subscription holders starting from mid-April to mid-May, while the public can access the garden from mid-June. The season for self-picking extends through the growing months, allowing for the selection of seasonal, naturally grown flowers. The farm also hosts workshops in craft techniques, such as wild basketry and botanical lino printing.

Steck Utrecht is a regional meeting place and garden center located on the edge of Overvecht, transforming from a traditional garden center into a green city oasis. It is a place where nature, people, and ideas come together, offering a wide range of products for the garden, balcony, and home, including indoor and outdoor plants, pots, garden furniture, and tools. The site also features several on-site partners, including a vegetable cafe, a food forest, a nursery for edible plants, a wild animal shelter, a beekeeping operation, and a pick-your-own flower garden.

Pluk de Bloom is a self-picking garden located in Numansdorp, within the Hoeksche Waard region, conveniently situated near Rotterdam. This flower farm is set to open its doors on March 28, 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to pick their own flowers directly from the fields. Throughout the season, the garden provides different seasonal blooms for self-picking. In the spring, guests can pick a variety of tulips in various colors and types. As the season progresses into summer and autumn, the focus shifts to dahlias, available in a wide array of shapes and hues.

Sociale Voedseltuin Pluk Wijhe is a social food garden and food forest located in Wijhe, Netherlands, situated in the IJssel river forelands between Zwolle and Deventer. This project is in development, with the goal of creating a space for recreation, community, and the cultivation of healthy, pesticide-free produce for those in need. The garden is built on the principles of social connection, education, and participation, aiming to make fresh food accessible to everyone, particularly in collaboration with the local food bank. The site also includes a renovated farm outbuilding available for overnight stays, which operates on 100% green energy.

Pluktuin Hoge Hexel is a self-picking flower garden located in Hoge Hexel, Netherlands. This woman-run farm offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own fresh flowers directly from the field. Guests are encouraged to harvest blooms during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late evening, and to select only fully opened flowers rather than buds. Scissors are available on-site, and payment is made by cash or QR code at a rate of €0.50 per stem (for example, a bouquet of 20 stems costs €10.00). The garden is currently closed and is expected to reopen at the beginning of July 2026. Pluktuin Hoge Hexel is located at Oude Schoolweg 1A, easily accessible via a small bridge over a ditch. Parking is available on the property’s driveway. The business is LGBTQ+ friendly and offers contactless mobile payment. Detailed weekly open hours are not specified but are provided on the farm’s website and social media channels.

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

Tuinen van Hartstocht is a self-harvest garden located in Abcoude, on the premises of Boerderij Hartstocht at Gein Zuid 26. Operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, it offers members the opportunity to harvest their own vegetables and cut flowers throughout the growing season, grown using natural methods without pesticides or artificial fertilizers. As a member of the vegetable garden, you can pick a wide variety of seasonal produce for approximately 30 weeks, from the end of April until mid-November, depending on weather conditions. The selection changes with the seasons and includes lettuce, pak choi, beets, chard, kale, palm kale, beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, fennel, red cabbage, peppers, various herbs, and lesser-known varieties such as blue kohlrabi, spicy Asian salad, and edible flowers. The garden is open for harvesting seven days a week during daylight hours.

Van MOES is a self-picking farm situated at Streekpark Land van Kien in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members can directly harvest their own seasonal, local, and ecologically grown produce. The farm aims to foster a connection between individuals, their food, nature, and the local community. The garden is cared for by two dedicated gardeners, Marianne and Susan, who oversee the planning, sowing, and maintenance of the diverse crops. They employ sustainable farming methods, including no-dig cultivation to maintain soil health, strip cultivation to encourage biodiversity and natural pest control, and crop rotation to prevent soil depletion, all without the use of chemical pesticides.

Berkenbroek Blauwe Bessen is a fruit farm located in the Dutch countryside, with fields in Darp and Wittelte. The farm focuses on growing high-quality fruit using natural methods, emphasizing taste and sustainability. Their approach includes natural pollination through local bees and bumblebees, as well as biological pest control instead of chemical pesticides. The main produce available for self-picking are blueberries. Self-picking days for blueberries are organized on-site at the Darp field during the picking season. The farm is also open for direct sales of freshly picked fruit.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm and orchard located in Emmen, in the province of Drenthe. For over 20 years, the farm has offered a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Across the property, a blueberry orchard on a quarter-hectare of land is open for self-picking seasonally. The blueberry picking season typically runs from late spring through the end of August. In addition to blueberries, the farm grows other types of berries for picking, including blackberries and tayberries, as well as grapes, medlars, quinces, and apples.

Graashoeve Amelte is a farm and farm shop located in Drenthe, at Amelte 24 in Assen. The farm focuses on sustainable meat production, nature management, and social care. It raises animals, including Black Angus cattle and pigs, which graze freely in natural areas, resulting in high-quality, natural meat. The farm also operates a mobile chicken caravan for fresh eggs and has a pick-your-own vegetable and flower garden. Visitors can self-pick from the pluk- en moestuin (pick-and-vegetable garden) when produce and flowers are in season, generally during the summer months. The farm shop is open for walk-in purchases, and during the summer, a terrace is available for guests to enjoy homemade treats. The farm also offers day-care activities for individuals who benefit from a structured work environment, and workshops are planned to begin in January 2026.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag operates a self-picking farm and orchard in the province of Zeeland, in the Netherlands. Located at the “Op Noten” orchard along the Schepenlaan, south of the Othene district in Terneuzen, this destination is open seasonally for visitors who want to pick their own fruit and flowers. The orchard hosts annual self-picking days for apples and pears, typically held over two Saturdays in September. For the 2025 season, these take place on Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20. During these events, visitors are welcome between 10:00 and 16:00 to pick their own apples (Jonagored variety) and pears (Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy cooking pears). A bin of Gieser Wildeman cooking pears and Goudreinet apples is also available for gathering at the same price. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags, crates, or boxes, and payment is accepted in cash or via Dutch banking app QR codes. Free activities include a scavenger hunt and rides on the “pluktrein” (picking train), and apple cake, coffee, tea, and apple juice are sold on the orchard terrace.

Buitenkweek is a small-scale nursery located in Delft, specializing in sustainable, perennial garden plants, with a strong focus on native Dutch species. The operation is run by Jolijn Leeuwenburgh, along with over 20 volunteers, and is situated on Landgoed Buitenleeft. The plants are grown in an unheated greenhouse without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. Visitors can purchase a wide variety of plants, including perennials, biennials, annuals, and shrubs, as well as organic potting soil, compost, and flower seed mixes specifically designed to support local biodiversity. Additionally, the nursery offers a selection of organic, open-pollinated vegetable seeds. While this is not a self-picking operation for fruits or vegetables, the nursery provides plants, seeds, and packaged ready-made garden kits, such as facade garden and tree pit packages, aimed at urban greening.

De Kruidenstee is a pick-your-own herb and edible flower garden located in Stad aan ’t Haringvliet, on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. It is a private nature garden featuring a diverse collection of well-known and lesser-known herbs, wild plants, edible shrubs, and trees, along with over forty-five plants used for dyeing. The garden is designed as a haven for wildlife, including wild bees, bumblebees, and other insects, with features such as a bee hotel, sandarium, steep wall, and ponds.

Flora Marita is a seasonal pick-your-own flower garden located in Hasselt, Netherlands. The garden focuses on providing fresh, locally grown blooms that are cultivated without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can pick their own flowers to create a custom bouquet directly from the field. In addition to the pick-your-own experience, the farm offers handcrafted wooden seed storage boxes and a starter seed package containing seeds harvested from the garden. During the picking season, which runs from July through September, the garden is open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings from 09:30 to 13:00, and is closed on all other days. The farm accepts payment via QR code, cash, or Tikkie. In addition to picking flowers, visitors can enjoy coffee or tea with a homemade slice of cake. Group visits are welcome with prior reservation, and the maximum group size is 15 people. The garden is family-friendly and children are allowed to accompany adults.

Pluktuin Amstelveen is a flower-picking garden and florist located in Nes aan de Amstel, at Amsteldijk Zuid 183. This garden allows visitors to walk through the fields and pick their own flowers directly from the plants. The garden grows a wide variety of seasonal blooms, offering a diverse selection of colors and types throughout the year. The picking season typically runs from spring through autumn, with the garden being accessible during the warmer months for self-picking. In addition to the pick-your-own experience, the farm sells biologically grown garden plants starting from mid-April and offers a range of workshops for both adults and children, including flower arrangement, dried flower wreath making, painting, and mosaic crafts. A tea garden is also available on-site.

Beiketún is a self-picking blueberry garden located in Twijzel, on approximately one hectare of land. The garden is maintained as naturally as possible, without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, ensuring a pure, natural product. The farm is currently closed for the season. Visitors can self-pick a variety of blueberries. The picking season runs from July to October. Beiketún is open every day of the week from 08:00 to 20:00. The business is operational and has received excellent reviews. The garden also features beehives, and an on-site beekeeper is available on weekends to share information about the bees and their importance.

The website for this self-picking garden currently displays a privacy error, indicating an issue with establishing a secure connection to its online presence. Based on the associated social media identifier, the garden specializes in dahlias available for self-picking. Further details regarding the farm’s operations or any other produce offered are not accessible due to the aforementioned connection problem. What visitors say Visitors consistently praise this self-picking garden as a beautiful destination, particularly renowned for its extensive and high-quality dahlia collection. Many highlight the fresh, vibrant, and diverse range of dahlia varieties available, making it an excellent choice for those seeking specific types or colors, even for special occasions like weddings. The garden is described as a charming, small-scale establishment conveniently located next to a house, offering a delightful and aesthetically pleasing experience.

Pake’s Boerderij Eieren is a small, family-run farm shop located at De Sylroede 69 in Blauwhuis, Friesland, in the Netherlands. The farm specialises in the production and direct sale of fresh, organic eggs from their own poultry farm. The operation prides itself on offering high-quality eggs at prices significantly lower than those found in supermarkets, making it an attractive option for consumers looking for fresh, locally produced food. The chickens on this farm are raised in a truly animal-friendly manner. They are kept without the use of antibiotics or genetically modified feed, and their beaks are neither trimmed nor blunted. The free-range meadows are enriched with hay, grain, and alfalfa to keep the animals comfortable and stimulated. When weather and regulations permit, the chickens have ample outdoor space to roam freely — a genuinely happy hen, as the farm puts it.

Flower Happiness | Florabel is a flower farm and floral design business based in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. The company focuses on providing everything needed to grow and enjoy your own flowers, from seeds and bulbs to tools and online education. The company operates on a philosophy of sustainable growing, offering “clean” seeds that are free from pesticides and artificial fertilizers, thereby supporting local biodiversity. A range of flowers and bulbs is available for self-picking within your own garden, rather than on-site at the farm. Dahlias bloom from early summer (approximately June) until the first frost in autumn (approximately October). Spring bulbs, including tulips and daffodils, are available for planting in the autumn and bloom from March to May. Ranunculus and anemones bloom from May through June. A wide selection of annual and perennial flower seeds is also offered, including types specifically for dried flowers, with annuals typically blooming from summer through autumn.

Hortus Populus is a Roman-themed pick-and-harvest garden located in Bodegraven, dedicated to sustainable cultivation, healthy eating, and community connection. Spanning 2.5 hectares, the farm offers a variety of produce, flowers, and experiences, all grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The garden operates from March through November, with the streekwinkel (farm shop) and flower garden open for self-picking from May through November. Visitors can pick their own flowers to create a custom bouquet from a wide selection including dahlias, gladioli, sunflowers, cornflowers, and other wildflowers, priced at €0.75 per stem. The flower garden is open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00. For vegetables, the farm sells unsprayed, seasonal produce starting at the end of May, available through a vegetable subscription (weekly from June to November) or in free sales. The garden also features a Roman-themed area with a reconstructed soldiers’ barracks (the Cohortus) and a Roman herb and vegetable garden, where crops such as beans, endive, cabbage, onion, fennel, and carrots are grown. The farm shop stocks local vegetables, fruit, herbs, jam, syrup, tea, and other regional products. In addition to self-picking, Hortus Populus offers workshops and activities including Roman cooking, botanical drawing, willow weaving, and foraging walks. The garden is wheelchair accessible and suitable for children. According to business directory information, the garden is operational year-round, with the following open hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 09:00 to 12:30, Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, and closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. The site has an average rating of 4.9 from 35 reviews.

OEST Farm&Stay is a 6-hectare farm located on the Hof ter Linde estate in Zeeland, where nature and sustainability guide every activity. The farm is built on permaculture principles, working with the land by using minimal soil disturbance, planting multiple layers of vegetation, and employing chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep for natural fertilization and pest control. In the large vegetable garden, known as moestuin Hemeltjelief, guests can pick their own fresh, organic, and seasonal vegetables, potatoes, herbs, fruit, and flowers. While there is something to harvest year-round, the peak harvest months are July, August, September, and October. The farm also offers a range of other products from its own land, including eggs, nuts, and sourdough breads baked on-site using locally grown and milled grains.

Fruitbedrijf Nell is a fruit farm and tree nursery situated in the scenic area of Wijk bij Duurstede. The farm offers a selection of fresh, seasonal fruits that can be picked directly from the trees, depending on the time of year. Throughout the growing season, visitors can enjoy picking apples, pears, and other orchard fruits. The farm is open on Monday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It remains closed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The premises are wheelchair accessible, and both debit and credit cards are accepted.

Landwinkel Kaasboerderij Speksnijder is an artisanal cheese farm and dairy located in Lekkerkerk, in the Krimpenerwaard region of the Netherlands. Run by Jan Speksnijder and Jan Herm Bokdam, the farm has a tradition spanning over a century, combining old-fashioned cheesemaking techniques with modern practices. The farm is home to a herd of over 100 dairy cows that graze on pasture for at least 120 days per year, producing high-quality weidemelk (pasture milk) that forms the base for all its products. The farm is also an event location and offers guided tours for groups of 10 or more.

Zorgboerderij De Hoop is a care farm located at Ringdijk 2 in Ter Aar, situated in the Groene Hart region. The farm combines agricultural life with daytime activities for children (from age 8) and elderly individuals, offering a space to be outdoors, interact with animals, and participate in farm tasks. The farm is open for self-pick or self-service purchases through its farm shop and vending machines. Available produce includes fresh eggs from free-range chickens, homemade jam, and beef from the farm’s own Belgian Blue and Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle. The farm shop operates daily from 08:00 to 20:00, and on Sundays from 12:00 to 20:00. Additional dairy products and cheese sourced from neighboring farms are also available. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm located in Emmen, Drenthe, that has been cultivating its land for over two decades. The farm focuses on producing a diverse range of vegetables using biodynamic methods and offers several ways to access its harvest, including a self-picking program, weekly vegetable subscriptions, and a farm shop. The farm is situated at Zandzoom 72 and is part of a wider initiative that includes a blueberry orchard.

De Stek is a small-scale, biodynamic market garden located on the northern outskirts of Lelystad, operating with a Demeter certification. Since 1993, vegetables and soft fruits have been grown on a plot of over three hectares. The season begins in the spring with soil preparation, sowing, and planting, and the first harvest starts around mid-May. The on-site farm shop is open from mid-May until the end of November on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. Self-picking of strawberries is possible during June, exclusively during the farm shop’s opening hours. Throughout the season, a wide variety of produce is available, including leaf greens, beans, peas, fruit, cabbages, herbs, root vegetables, and greenhouse crops. The garden is closed during the winter months, from the end of November until mid-May of the following year.

De Wingerd is a flower garden situated at Varsenerweg 15 in Ommen, Netherlands. At this location, visitors have the opportunity to self-pick their own bouquets of flowers. Pruning shears are made available for use and can be found in a white house on the premises. For those who prefer, there is also the option to order a pre-arranged bouquet, which can be provided with a vase upon request. The garden can be reached for inquiries or orders by phone at 06 22405976 or via email at [email protected] .

Nestled in the heart of the Veluwe, within the hamlet of Koudhoorn between Putten and Garderen, this pick-your-own garden offers a scenic stop for walkers and cyclists. Visitors can take a break on the terrace among the flowers, enjoy a coffee, tea, or ice cream, and relax next to the animal enclosure. During the picking season, guests can cut their own bouquet of flowers from a wide variety of blooms available all season long, with a self-made bunch costing €5.00. A range of fruits and vegetables are available for picking throughout the season, including strawberries, blackberries, berries, plums, apples, pears, courgettes, and pumpkins. The animal meadow is home to deer, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, and peacocks. A coffee hut offers coffee, tea, various juices, and ice cream, and a toilet is available on site.

De Heerlijkheid van Papendrecht is a multifaceted experience and learning farm located along the Merwede river in Papendrecht, Netherlands. Originally a fruit-growing business, the farm now combines a nature-friendly orchard, a farm shop, a care farm, a microbrewery, and educational activities centered around bees and biodiversity. The orchard is cultivated without chemical pesticides, using organic fertilizers and disease-resistant varieties to produce a range of fruit including apples, pears, plums, blackberries, red currants, quinces, and medlars. While the orchard is not open for self-picking, the fruit is harvested and available for purchase in the farm shop, along with seasonal vegetables, dairy, eggs, meat, honey, jams, juices, sauces, and craft beers brewed on site.

Kwekerij Eko-Logisch is a biodynamic vegetable nursery and farm shop situated at Floraweg 114b, Roelofarendsveen 2371AR. The farm operates from Tuesday to Saturday, open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Visitors can pick their own fresh organic seasonal vegetables and flowers, and also find eggs available in the farm shop. What visitors say This self-picking farm and its shop receive widespread acclaim for their outstanding quality and diverse offerings. Visitors consistently praise the fantastic, delicious, and wonderfully fresh produce, specifically highlighting organic, unsprayed vegetables and what some call ’the tastiest bread in the world.’ Beyond fresh greens, the farm provides specialty items like meat from their own Bentheimer pigs and eggs from their own chickens, as well as a selection of dairy products, embodying its reputation as a ‘healthy supermarket’ free from artificial additives. The friendly and well-informed staff are frequently commended for their excellent service. Many describe the establishment as a beautiful, charming ‘village shop’ featuring an extensive assortment. While the overwhelming sentiment is positive, one customer did find the price of two bell peppers, at €6.45, to be quite high.

Tuin ’t Hofje is a landscaped garden and interior shop located in Biggekerke, Zeeland. The property features a picturesque farmhouse set within a rural landscape, surrounded by ornamental borders, a cottage garden, a vegetable garden, and a meadow with fruit trees and sheep. The garden also includes a dedicated bulb garden, planted with thousands of flower bulbs that provide early spring color. The on-site shop sells interior decor, lifestyle items, brocante, furniture, garden furniture, and Painting the Past paint.

Catharina Maria Hof is a versatile farm located in Kamperland, Zeeland, operating as a campground, care farm, and art space. Set in the Onrustpolder, it combines traditional farm life with creative workshops and a focus on small-scale, sustainable hospitality. The farm is open from April 1st to October 5th for camping, and it welcomes guests to experience its tranquil, dark-sky environment. The farm includes a vegetable garden where biological produce is grown. While the site focuses on selling these vegetables in the farm shop—where carrots and lettuce are freshly dug and cut for customers—it does not specify a self-pick operation for produce directly from the field. The farm shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and sells items such as free-range eggs, jams, honey, fresh vegetables, herbs, and other homemade goods. It is suitable for children, allows dogs, and is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and entrance.

Natuurtalent is an urban farm located at Veldkersweg 50 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It functions as a hub for non-formal education, apprenticeships, practical training, community participation, reintegration, day care, recreation, and play, in addition to its urban agriculture activities. The farm is currently open, offering outdoor seating and options for both roadside and in-store collection. Reservations can be made by calling 06 13687583 or emailing [email protected] . While Natuurtalent is engaged in urban agriculture, the specific produce available for self-picking is not detailed in the provided information.

Boerenrustcamping “De Kermisrose” and Theetuin “De Stokroos” is a combined tea garden and campsite located on a working farm in Nieuwerkerk, Zeeland. The property offers a peaceful setting in the polder, with views of the surrounding countryside and proximity to the Dijkwater nature reserve. It serves as a destination for relaxation, dining, and overnight stays in unique accommodations. The site is known for its sustainable practices, including solar energy generation, on-site water filtration, and sourcing local ingredients. The on-site farm grows crops and raises livestock, which are used in the tea garden’s kitchen.

Vitaminehoek De Kragge is a farm shop located in Meliskerke, Zeeland, that has been providing fresh, locally sourced products since 2003. The business offers a wide range of items straight from the field, including vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat, eggs, and regional specialties. They emphasize sustainable practices, using environmentally friendly packaging and minimizing supply chains to deliver fresher, more flavorful goods. In addition to their physical shop, they operate a webshop for home delivery and also supply local hospitality businesses.

RozemArrie is an organic strawberry farm and tea garden located in the small hamlet of Arriën, near Ommen. The farm has been cultivating strawberries since 2007, focusing on natural growing methods and flavor over high production volume. The berries are grown directly in the ground, unsprayed, and sold fresh from a stand at the farm. Several different strawberry varieties are grown, including both June-bearing and ever-bearing types. The exact picking season runs from June through August.

Groentenhof Poelen is a pumpkin farm, bed & breakfast, and terrace located in Groesbeek, in a region often referred to as the Tuscany of the Netherlands. The farm specializes in pumpkins and offers visitors the chance to pick their own pumpkins directly from the field. Self-picking is available on all Sundays in September 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00, with free admission. Additionally, Halloween Pumpkin Days are held on the last three Sundays in October 2026, also from 10:00 to 17:00 with free admission. The pumpkin shop is open daily from August to January, 7 days a week, from 8:30 to 18:30. The terrace is open on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00, from May to October. The bed & breakfast and cabin rentals are available year-round. Regular business hours for the farm are Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Facilities include wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, a restroom, and contactless payment options are accepted.

The Tulpenpluktuin in Marknesse is a flower garden that focuses on self-picking tulips. Established in 2006, it features a 5,000 square meter garden planted with over half a million tulips. Many different varieties and colors are planted throughout the garden, with new blooms appearing daily during the season. A 5-meter observation tower offers a view of the polder and the historic harbor town of Blokzijl. The garden is designed with wide paths that are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. On site, there is a central square called the Tulpenplukplein, which includes a terrace with a view of the tulips, a car-free play area for children with bicycles, tractors, and a trampoline, and the Boerenbol refreshment stand offering coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and picnic bags. Visitors can enter the garden for a fee and purchase a bucket to fill with up to 30 tulips. A guide on how to properly pull and care for the tulips is provided.

Nestled on the lowest point of the Netherlands in Zevenhuizen, Tuinderij Natuurluck is a small-scale, biological vegetable farm. Established in 1986, the farm operates with a focus on soil health and ecological balance, cultivating around 40 different crops annually. It is Skal-certified for organic production, and the farm’s methods include field growing as well as cultivation in a small greenhouse and polytunnels to extend the season. The farm is also a recognized internship company for students in agriculture.

Bloemenhof is a flower picking garden located in Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn, founded in 2023. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own flowers and enjoy a natural, serene environment. The garden runs on a principle of sustainability, using locally grown and seasonal blooms. Guests can pick a variety of flowers directly from the field, with the self-picking season opening annually starting May 3rd. There is no on-site cashier; instead, visitors use a measuring board and QR code payment system to weigh and pay for their bouquets.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a farm located in Zaamslag, Netherlands, offering a variety of self-pick experiences and fresh produce from its own orchard and gardens. The farm is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Visitors can pick their own flowers at the blooming garden, which is open daily from June through the end of October. The garden operates on a self-service basis, allowing guests to pick between sunrise and sunset, and pay by cash or QR code based on the thickness of their bouquet.

Bloomboost is a nursery and web shop based in Boskoop, in the heart of the Dutch horticulture region. It specializes in a wide range of visually attractive, winter-hardy perennial plants, all grown using natural methods without artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The business is run by a fourth-generation grower who cultivates the plants on a five-hectare site, offering them directly from the nursery. The core mission is to help gardens become vibrant, biodiverse spaces that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a working farm and garden located in Mijnsheerenland, in the Hoeksche Waard region. The farm offers a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce through its farm shop, alongside opportunities for outdoor activities and family-friendly outings. The business is fully operational. Visitors can make an appointment to self-pick apples and pears directly from the orchard. The specific months for picking are not detailed on the site, but the produce is available seasonally. The farm shop stocks a range of other items grown on the land, including potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fruit.

Open Tuinendag Utrecht is a one-day annual event that opens the gates to over fifty private gardens, courtyards, and inner-city plots within Utrecht’s historic city center. Most of these green spaces are normally closed to the public. The event takes place on Saturday, 27 June 2026. This edition marks a fifteenth anniversary and features a festive program. The gardens can be visited from 10:00 to 17:00. The event is open during that single day only.

Welcome to Pluktuin Wilde Weide, a small-scale, fully certified organic flower farm and pick-your-own garden located on the grounds of BoerBert, a biodynamic dairy farm in Kamerik (near Woerden). The garden covers 1500 m² set amidst a beautiful polder landscape, offering a sustainable alternative to commercially grown flowers. The focus is on biodiversity and environmentally friendly growing; no pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or chemical treatments are used. All blooms are grown in open soil from organic bulbs and seeds.

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-harvest garden situated on the historic former production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) project, combining historic preservation with seasonal food production. The garden is managed by a foundation, along with gardeners and volunteers, and serves as a community space where members can enjoy the landscape, socialize, and eat according to the seasons. Produce available for self-picking includes vegetables, soft fruit (kleinfruit), herbs, and flowers. All cultivation follows organic farming principles, using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Biodiversity and soil health are prioritized through compost, crop rotation, and green manures.

Heerlijkheid de Hare is an organic self-picking farm in Oldemarkt, Netherlands, operating as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a variety of small fruits and vegetables for its subscribers. Access to the gardens is available seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. The farm is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Subscribers harvest their own produce according to an agreement, picking only for fresh consumption and bringing their own packaging and tools. The farm emphasizes working with nature to produce healthy food with minimal input, promoting local eating and biodiversity.

De Bloeipleats is a location of Stichting Ecodorp Friesland, situated on a former farmyard in Leeuwarden. It is a community-focused site where nature, people, and sustainable living come together. The site experiments with permaculture, off-grid living, and biodiversity through the development of an edible landscape. The community is diverse and welcomes visitors, volunteers, and new residents to learn, work, and reflect. The edible landscape on the property includes various produce that can be picked by visitors. The on-site picking garden (pluktuin) and the broader edible landscape offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The site also supports a separate public picking garden (openbare pluktuin) located near the new Middelsee neighborhood, which is cultivated in collaboration with the local community. The specific harvest seasons vary per plant, but the site is actively managed and planted during the spring and summer months.

Juuls Landje Voedselbos is a nursery and food forest located in Boskoop, Netherlands. It has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 7 reviews from customers. The business is currently operational, and its facilities include a toilet for visitors. Juuls Landje Voedselbos is a self-picking food forest. Visitors can harvest a variety of produce directly from the forest garden, though specific fruits, vegetables, or herbs available for picking are not specified in available information. The open season and specific months for picking are also not provided in the business data.

Loverendale Ter Linde is a biodynamic mixed farm located in Oostkapelle, on 140 hectares of land in the Zeeland region. The farm integrates fruit cultivation, arable farming, and livestock keeping, and includes a farm shop, bakery, coffee bar, nature playground, and a small family campsite. Established nearly 100 years ago, it is recognized as the oldest biodynamic (Demeter-certified) farm in the Netherlands. Self-Pick Produce and Seasonality The farm’s orchards grow several varieties of apples (such as Collina, Alkmene, Elstar, Topaz, and Natyra), Conference and Gieser Wildeman pears, and walnuts. These fruits are available fresh in the farm shop year-round. The farm also cultivates vegetables and other crops, including potatoes (Vita Bella and Agria), orange pumpkins, green beans, and a range of seasonal produce. No specific self-pick months are listed, but produce is available as it is harvested throughout the growing season. A separate “tuinbouw” (horticulture) project started in 2024, with further details forthcoming.

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

Boomgaard de boswachter is a family-owned orchard and park located at Ockhuizerweg 41 in Utrecht (postal code 3455 SB). This site is a local, family-run attraction that is licensed and insured. The orchard welcomes walk-ins and offers a wheelchair-accessible environment with parking. It is a dog-friendly location suitable for children, with opportunities for walking and picnicking. The orchard features self-picking of fruit, operating as an open attraction. The business has a strong reputation based on over 30 reviews. The orchard is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including all weekends.

MooiMekkerland is a goat dairy farm located in Stolwijk, where a herd of 800 goats is milked twice daily. From this milk, the farm produces a variety of goat cheeses, including young, aged, and flavored varieties such as Italian herbs with olives, pesto, fenugreek, cumin, nettle, honey clover, and fresh basil. Other dairy products available include feta, yogurt, butter, buttermilk, and fresh milk. The farm also sells local products like honey and jam.