At De Scholte in Geesteren you pick your own flowers from late April until the first frost. The farm grows over 50 varieties of perennials and 40 annuals, including dahlias, chrysanthemums, zinnias, sunflowers, asters, gladioli, poppies, cornflowers and ornamental grasses. You can also cut herbs such as marjoram and a range of dried-flower crops like statice and strawflowers. The fields are planted in rows with weed-control fabric between them, so the flowers stand clear of the paths.
You bring your own scissors or use the knives provided. The farm supplies a bucket and instructions on how to cut and clean the stems. You pay by the stem or by the bunch; prices are posted at the entrance. The farm shop sells dried flowers, bouquets, wreaths and seasonal arrangements made on site, as well as jams and preserves from the orchard.
The flower fields are open Monday to Saturday, 09.00 to 16.30, and closed on Sundays. The farm also runs a care farm for adults with mild learning or physical disabilities, who help with planting, weeding and harvesting. There is a small café area with picnic tables where you can sit with coffee or tea, and a drying shed where flowers are hung in bunches for sale later in the year.
Parking is free. The farm is wheelchair-accessible, with a ramp at the entrance and a paved path through the main picking area.
What visitors say
Visitors come for the pick-your-own flowers, especially in summer when the pluktuin is full of blooms. The selection is good, and most say the prices are fair—some even call them a bargain. You can make your own bouquet or buy ready-made ones, and there’s a small shop with vases, homemade jams, and other local products. The staff are friendly and helpful, happy to explain what’s in season or how to pick without damaging the plants.
It’s a relaxed spot to stop if you’re cycling or walking, with a rustpunt where you can sit, have a drink, or grab an ice cream. Workshops—like making dried-flower rings—are popular, especially for groups. A few mention that dried flowers can be fragile, so they’re not ideal for beginners. Kids enjoy the activities, though there’s no dedicated play area. The farm feels like a family-run place, with a warm but no-frills atmosphere.