Buitenkweek is a plant nursery located in Delft, Netherlands, on Landgoed Buitenleeft. It specializes in cultivating and selling sustainable, perennial garden plants, with a strong focus on native species that support local biodiversity, including bees, butterflies, and birds. All plants are grown in a cold greenhouse without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers.
The nursery offers a variety of products to help individuals create green, nature-friendly spaces. This includes individual plants, as well as curated plant packages for specific applications such as facade gardens and tree surrounds. They also sell flower seed mixes from Cruydt-Hoeck, designed to enhance biodiversity, and organic, open-pollinated vegetable seeds from de Zaderij. Additionally, organic potting soil, garden soil, and compost are available.
Buitenkweek provides educational opportunities through workshops on topics like gardening with native plants, planting urban green spaces, and plant propagation. They also offer advice for creating climate-resilient gardens.
While Buitenkweek is dedicated to promoting edible and beneficial plants, it operates as a plant and seed sales point and educational center, rather than a self-picking farm. Visitors can acquire plants and seeds to grow their own produce and contribute to biodiversity in their personal gardens, including many edible flowers, leaves, seeds, or roots from the native plant selection. However, there is no facility for customers to self-pick produce directly from the nursery.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm or garden consistently receives glowing reviews, establishing itself as a delightful and welcoming “green oasis.” Customers are highly satisfied with the extensive and diverse selection of beautiful, ecologically grown, and often native garden plants, which many consider a superior alternative to conventional garden centers.
Visitors frequently commend the excellent service, noting the helpful advice from the owner and comprehensive information boards that assist in choosing plants suitable for specific sun exposures and offer appealing combination suggestions. The farm’s commitment to sustainability is a significant draw, benefiting both gardeners and the natural environment. Many find the plant selection experience so enjoyable that they become regular patrons.
Beyond individual visits, the farm also excels in community partnerships. A neighborhood association praised the excellent coordination and delivery of a substantial order of 1,300 ecologically grown native plants for a public green space project, highlighting the ease of consultation during planning. Its charming, small-scale atmosphere, convenient open access without requiring an appointment, and pleasant location between Delft and The Hague further contribute to its widespread appeal.