De Langendam is a flower farm and garden located in Waspik, Noord-Brabant, offering a variety of activities and products centered around floral artistry and nature.
The farm features a flower picking garden where visitors can gather fresh flowers. Additionally, guided wild foraging and herb walks are available, during which participants can discover and pick edible wild plants, herbs, and flowers for creating personalized tea blends. For those interested in cultivating their own blooms, a ‘Sow & Pick’ course teaches how to establish and maintain a cut flower garden, including annuals, perennials, and bulbs like dahlias.
Beyond self-picking, De Langendam operates a dried flower shop, presenting a diverse selection of sustainably grown and chemical-free dried flowers and grasses. This assortment includes varieties such as Delphinium, Strawflowers (Helichrysum), Statice, Yarrow (Achillea), Feverfew (Matricaria), Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena), Marigolds (Tagetes), Poppies (Papaver), Love-in-a-mist (Nigella), Amaranthus, Scabiosa, and various ornamental grasses. The shop offers loose bunches, ready-made bouquets, wreaths, craft kits, flower seed mixes, and pre-arranged fresh flower bouquets. The farm also provides custom dried flower arrangements for weddings, encompassing bridal bouquets, corsages, and hairpieces.
A diverse range of workshops is hosted at the farm:
- Ceramics: Participants can create botanical ceramic objects with imprints of grasses and flowers, engage in free-form pottery, make altars, experience individual pottery wheel sessions, and try pottery painting.
- Dried Flowers: Workshops focus on crafting dried flower wreaths (half-round or horizontal), decorative cloches, floral ‘cakes’, and mobiles.
- Seasonal Workshops: Festive Christmas workshops are offered for making wreaths, swags, and table arrangements, utilizing a blend of fresh greenery, pinecones, dried flowers, and exotic elements.
Group outings are also welcomed for various experiences, and the shop is generally open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00, with extended hours during the summer picking season.
What visitors say
This pick-your-own flower garden is consistently lauded as a wonderful and delightful destination. Visitors frequently commend its magnificent and spacious character, often described as a vibrant, wild garden brimming with a wide array of beautiful blooms, from grand plumes and dahlias to diverse plant sizes and colors. The unique opportunity to hand-pick and create one’s own bouquet is highlighted as a fun, relaxing experience, popular with both adults and children, even those with conditions like Alzheimer’s, for whom the activity is noted to have a positive, lasting impact.
The location offers a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by friendly and attentive staff who provide clear instructions and helpful tips on picking and arranging flowers. Beyond the expansive flower fields, which include charming elements like small ponds and cozy seating areas, the venue boasts a well-stocked shop selling dried flowers, artisanal ceramics, and DIY floral arrangement materials. Guests can also enjoy delicious homemade treats, such as high tea, coffee, and cake, on a pleasant terrace, and the prices for a bucket of flowers are considered fair, adjusted according to the bouquet’s volume. Additionally, the farm hosts workshops and features a dedicated children’s picking area, making it an engaging outing for families.
While the experience is overwhelmingly positive, some comments suggest that the prime picking season begins in late June, and flower longevity can be a concern for more delicate varieties, especially towards the end of August. Despite these minor observations, the pick-your-own garden is highly recommended for its unique charm, serene environment, and overall excellent value.