At Boerderijwinkel Hoorn in Huis ter Heide you pick your own strawberries during the season. The farm also grows asparagus, which is sold in the farm shop but not available for picking.

Strawberries are picked from the field during opening hours; you check in at the till for instructions. The farm sells aspargeboxes—ready-made meal kits for two or four people that include asparagus, potatoes, ham, eggs and sauce. These can be ordered online for collection.

The farm shop is open from Friday to Saturday, 10.00 to 17.00, and sells asparagus, strawberries and other local produce such as regional hams and jams. There is a terrace where you can have coffee, asparagus soup or apple pie. The farm has a play area for children and animals to visit.

Parking and the entrance are wheelchair-accessible. The farm is closed on Sunday to Thursday.

What visitors say

This farm is known for its asparagus—visitors consistently call them delicious, fresh, and top quality, though some find the price high. The farm shop offers a wide range of seasonal produce, from strawberries (great for picking yourself) to potatoes, ham, and eggs, with a few mentioning the option to buy pre-peeled asparagus. The staff are described as friendly and helpful, and the shop has a cosy, nostalgic feel, with a small terrace for coffee and cake. A few note that crossing the road by bike can be tricky. Most agree the farm is worth a visit, though one or two feel the prices don’t always match the value.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Farm shop Farm shop

Klaver en Papaver

6.2 km — friesland

At Klaver en Papaver in Oosterwolde you pick your own seasonal flowers from July to October. The field covers 500 square metres and grows over 100 varieties, including zinnias, dahlias, ranunculus and sweet peas. The farm also sells ready-made bouquets and flower subscriptions from May to October. You pick flowers that are in bloom and pay by the bunch: 10 stems for €6, 15 for €9, 20 for €12 or 25 for €15. A self-service station provides scissors, twine and wrapping, and you can pay in cash or by QR code. The farm is not always staffed, but the setup lets you pick and pay on your own. Bring your own bucket for warm days.

Pluktuin Ravenswoud

6.7 km — friesland

Pluktuin Ravenswoud in Ravenswoud is a pick-your-own flower garden where you cut your own seasonal blooms. The field covers about a thousand square metres and is open by appointment from June to September. For €7.50, you receive a basket and scissors to pick 20 stems, enough for a large, pesticide-free bouquet. The farm also hosts occasional open days when no appointment is needed; dates are posted on its Facebook page.

Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof

10.3 km — friesland

At Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof in Appelscha you pick your own organic vegetables and herbs from mid-May to November. The farm works on a membership system called oogstgenoot, or harvest partner. You pay an annual fee at the start of the season, which covers the whole household. The standard fee is €275 per share, but you can choose to pay between €200 and €350 depending on your budget. Children under 10 pick for free, and those aged 10 to 18 pay half price.

Graashoeve Amelte

11.6 km — drenthe

Graashoeve Amelte in Assen is a pick-your-own flower and vegetable garden that works on organic principles. The farm uses no-dig methods and Bio-kultura compost, letting visitors harvest seasonal produce and cut flowers from raised beds. You bring your own basket and scissors, and pay for what you pick. The garden is open from spring until autumn, with the exact season depending on what is ready to harvest. Current opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 13.00 to 17.00, and Friday and Saturday, 10.00 to 17.00. The farm is closed on Sunday and Monday.