At Dahlia pluktuin op de Grenshof in Groesbeek, you pick your own dahlia flowers from mid-July until mid-October. The farm grows between 175 and 200 varieties, in colours other than blue. Other flowers are available as bouquet fillers.

You pay per stem: €0.90 for standard dahlias, €1.00 for large ones, and €0.50 for other flowers. Pampas grass is €1.00 a stem. The farm provides scissors and a bucket with a little water. You can bring your own container for the journey home.

The farm does not have fixed opening hours. Each week, it posts its hours on its website and social media, depending on the weather and how many flowers are in bloom. In recent weeks, it has been open on Fridays from 11.00 to 13.00, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.00 to 14.00.

The entrance and greenhouse are wheelchair-accessible, though the paths in the garden are wooden planks with gravel. Parking is in the adjacent meadow; visitors with limited mobility can park near the entrance. There is a toilet in the farmhouse, but it is not wheelchair-accessible. Dogs on leads are welcome.

You can buy coffee, cappuccino or tea. The flowers are unsprayed. Payment is in cash or by QR code. Groups of eight or more should notify the farm in advance. The farm also hosts photoshoots and other activities by arrangement.

What visitors say

Visitors come to pick dahlias—more than 200 varieties, from dinnerplate-sized blooms to smaller bishop types, some nearly two metres tall. The garden is well-kept, with clear paths and plenty of space to wander and choose. You get a pair of secateurs and a bucket on arrival, and the owners explain how to cut the stems without damaging the plants. Most people find the process straightforward, even with children in tow.

The flowers are praised for their variety and quality, and the price is seen as reasonable. The owners are consistently described as friendly and enthusiastic, offering coffee or tea and sometimes a quick chat. There’s a small selection of vases and jewellery for sale, and parking is easy. A few mention the garden can get busy, but most say it never feels rushed. Some taller dahlias are harder to reach, and on rare occasions, a visitor notes the choice isn’t as wide late in the season.

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