U-pick farm De Oosterwaarde C.V.

De Oosterwaarde is a biodynamic farm located in Diepenveen, just outside Deventer, on a centuries-old esdijk. Established in 1994, the farm operates on 13 hectares of land and is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative. The farm grows a wide variety of vegetables, along with small fruit and grains that are milled into their own flour. It serves up to 250 member households, with produce distributed year-round via pick-up points in Deventer, Olst, Wijhe, Diepenveen, and Schalkhaar. A small farm shop on-site also sells products, primarily from the farm itself.

For those interested in self-picking, the farm offers a fruit share program from June through October. Participants can pick a basket (approximately 200 grams) each week, depending on what is ripe. The fruit available for picking includes red, white, and black currants, gooseberries, autumn raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.

Self-picking of flowers is also available. The flower season runs from approximately June through October. Flower share participants can pick around 20 large bouquets over the course of the season. It is also possible to pick flowers during the shop’s opening hours.

The farm shop is open during the summer season (June through September) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. During the winter season (October through May), the shop is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.

What visitors say

This farm is highly regarded as an excellent destination for a wonderful array of delicious, high-quality, and pure produce, including vegetables, fruits, potatoes, and eggs. Customers consistently praise this biodynamic farm for its fresh offerings, noting both the superb quality and affordability. Beyond direct purchases from their pleasant farm shop, they also provide the convenience of a subscription service for home delivery. However, visitors should be aware that the farm shop is not open daily.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Farm shop Farm shop

Bij ons in de tuin

3.1 km — gelderland

Welcome to Bij ons in de tuin, a charming pick-your-own flower garden nestled at the end of a sandy path in a meadow in Terwolde. This colorful oasis offers a unique and relaxing experience for anyone who loves flowers. Visitors are invited to wander through the flower fields, breathe in the scents and colors, and create their own personal bouquet. Throughout the season, you can self-pick a wide variety of flowers. The tulip season marks the start of the year, followed by a summer filled with blooms including dahlias, zinnias, and many others. The garden is in full glory from late spring through summer, with the garden being described as a true sea of flowers in July. The picking season generally runs from spring until autumn.

Nieuwe Akker

6.3 km — overijssel

Zelfoogsttuin Nieuwe Akker is a self-pick vegetable garden and nursery located on the Deventer countryside, between Schalkhaar and De Vijfhoek. Operating on 1.3 hectares of fertile land, this Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative offers members the experience of harvesting their own fresh, organic vegetables. All produce is grown without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, emphasizing a natural and sustainable farming approach. Membership is seasonal, running from May through March of the following year. Through a harvest subscription, participants can visit the garden regularly to pick from a wide variety of seasonal crops, including lettuce, green beans, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, and herbs. Winter purslane is available for harvesting even during the colder winter months. A small herb garden and a tunnel greenhouse are also present on the site for off-season production.

de Wildeling

9.9 km — overijssel

De Wildeling is a small-scale flower farm and creative studio located at Bathmenseweg 43 in Lettele. The farm is woman-led and focuses on growing local, seasonal flowers in a nature-friendly way. It is a place designed to inspire a slower pace and a deeper connection with nature through flowers, offering experiences such as hand-tied bouquets, DIY flower bundles, wreaths, and self-picking moments. For those visiting the farm, a self-picking garden is available. Guests are invited to wander among the flowers and compose their own bouquet based on intuition. The self-picking season runs from May through October. A monthly membership called “Wilde Fluistering” allows members to choose a hand-tied bouquet, a DIY bundle, or a self-picking experience each month. An exclusive self-picking membership called “Wilde Verwondering” offers ten visits during the season with access during exclusive hours and a 10% discount on other products. Please note that as of recently, both the picking garden and the studio are temporarily closed due to illness, and no memberships are currently being offered.

StadsAkkers

10.1 km — gelderland

StadsAkkers is a non-profit organic farm located on 2.5 hectares in Apeldoorn, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The farm also has an orchard with 200 apple and pear trees. Beyond food production, the organization focuses on providing a meaningful outdoor work environment for people who may face barriers to the regular job market. Visitors can purchase produce at the on-farm shop, ’t Akkertje. For those who want to participate directly, a self-pick subscription allows weekly harvesting. The self-pick season runs from May through October. Each week, subscribers can pick 4 to 5 different types of vegetables and fruit (when available), plus a bunch of herbs and, regularly, flowers. The expected yield averages enough for 3 to 4 meals per week, based on 200 grams per person. Self-picking is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons (13:00-16:00), Fridays (10:00-18:00), and Saturdays (09:00-12:00). During holiday periods, a friend or family member can pick on the subscriber’s behalf.