Bloemrijk Texel is a garden on the island of Texel dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through the cultivation of native wildflowers. Situated near Den Hoorn, this initiative focuses on creating expansive flower fields that serve as a vital food source for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and beetles, aiming to reverse declining insect populations.
The project is publicly accessible, inviting visitors to experience the vibrant flower fields, which are typically in full bloom from May to September. To support these ecological efforts, individuals can adopt a square meter of the flower field. Those who adopt a plot are welcome to gather a bunch of wildflowers from a designated picking garden.
The farm primarily grows a diverse range of native wildflower species, contributing to the natural balance and beauty of the Texel landscape. No other agricultural produce is available for self-picking.
What visitors say
Visitors offer a mixed but generally supportive perspective on the self-picking farm. Many reviews highly commend the initiative, praising it as a “great idea” that actively supports nature, with a desire for its continued success and inspiration for similar projects.
However, observations about the flower fields indicate some challenges. Several visitors noted a lack of flowers or “bare grassland,” particularly in August, and expressed a wish for greater variety. The farm manager attributed the less-than-ideal bloom to heavy rainfall. Furthermore, the owner clarified that while approximately 25 different seed types were planted, their growth was significantly hindered by hungry geese and the prevalence of a white-flowered weed called serradella, humorously adding that the insects, for whom the project is primarily intended, don’t seem to complain.
Despite these environmental and practical hurdles, there’s a clear underlying appreciation for the farm’s ecological mission and a hopeful outlook for its future.