De Kruidenstee is a pick-your-own herb and edible flower garden located in Stad aan ’t Haringvliet, on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. It is a private nature garden featuring a diverse collection of well-known and lesser-known herbs, wild plants, edible shrubs, and trees, along with over forty-five plants used for dyeing. The garden is designed as a haven for wildlife, including wild bees, bumblebees, and other insects, with features such as a bee hotel, sandarium, steep wall, and ponds.

Visitors can self-pick herbs and edible flowers for home use during the open season. The garden is open from June 1st to October 1st, with all visits requiring an appointment. It is closed on Sundays. The focus is on picking for culinary use or tea, not for making bouquets. A list of available plants is provided upon arrival, and guests are encouraged to pick only what they need. Picked herbs are priced by weight, with a minimum of 3 grams.

Beyond self-picking, the garden offers several by-appointment arrangements, including guided tours, workshops on tea herbs, and a unique High tea featuring many home-grown, vegetarian ingredients. Additional products available include honey from the on-site beehives and a variety of propagated plants for sale. Payment by card is preferred.

What visitors say

Visitors consistently praise this self-picking herb garden as a beautiful, natural, and extensive green oasis. Reviewers highlight the vast variety of herbs, flowers, and shrubs available, offering ample opportunities to explore, learn about, and taste different plants—with some finding the flavors surprisingly delightful. The experience is often enhanced by the warm hospitality, with specific mention of Lisette for her kind welcome and helpful explanations, even accommodating early arrivals. Guests have enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere, sometimes even a scenic journey to the location, and appreciate the additional amenities like a nice cup of coffee with delicious homemade cake. The garden comes highly recommended for anyone seeking an enriching and enjoyable outing.

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Pluktuin Bie wen Koese en de Leeuw Agroflower vof

8.1 km — zuid-holland

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