U-pick farm Blauwe Bessengaard op ´t Leeuweriksveld

’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.

From spring until late autumn, a separate self-harvest program allows members to come and pick their own vegetables from the fields. Members can harvest from a diverse selection of produce including leaf crops like lettuce, spinach, and kale; root vegetables such as beets, carrots, potatoes, and parsnips; cabbages like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and white cabbage; climbing beans, peas, and courgettes. The self-oogsten program is available five days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The farm is closed for harvesting on Tuesdays and Sundays. The farm stand is open Monday from 15:00 to 18:00, Thursday from 14:00 to 18:00, Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00, with the stand closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.

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'T Leeuweriksveld

0.1 km — drenthe

’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.

Tuinderij Mooi Weerdinge

9.7 km — drenthe

Mooi Weerdinge is a self-pick farm and food garden located on the edge of Weerdinge and Emmen. The farm grows vegetables, fruit, and herbs using natural principles, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and sources its seeds and planting stock organically. In addition to the self-pick garden, the site includes a food forest edge with berries, raspberries, plums, small fruit, perennial vegetables, and herbs such as rosemary, Szechuan pepper, and the French onion soup tree. The farm focuses on building healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and fostering community connections through food.

Miss TuinBoon

10.3 km — drenthe

Miss TuinBoon is a flower and plant business located in the village of Gees, Drenthe. The farm cultivates a wide variety of flowers and herbs on its own land, known as the Miss TuinBoonakker, without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The business also operates a nursery for perennial plants, a retail shop, and a demonstration garden. A strong emphasis is placed on growing in harmony with the seasons, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring a healthy soil ecosystem.

Bloem'n Lokaal

12.7 km — drenthe

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.