Gelukkige Groentes Ooij is a pick-your-own vegetable garden in Ooij where visitors harvest their own seasonal produce from May to December. The farm grows over 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers using regenerative, nature-inclusive methods.

You join through a harvest subscription, which allows weekly picking during the season. There is a waiting list for new members, who are invited for a tour before joining. The subscription cost depends on household size, with options for one-off payment or instalments. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, sharing risks and benefits with members.

The garden is located behind the greenhouses of Ooijs Moois. Visits are by appointment only, and the farm encourages members to help with tasks if they wish. Dogs are not allowed. The team, led by head gardeners Arre and Poppy, also offers guided tours to explain the growing methods and how the subscription works.

The farm is part of De Streek op Tafel, a network promoting local and sustainable food in the Nijmegen region.

What visitors say

Visitors come to Ooijs Moois for the well-kept garden where you can pick your own flowers and vegetables with a season pass. The polder setting makes it a scenic spot, and some stop by because the historic zonnetrein (solar train) is stored there. Most describe it as a pleasant place, though there’s little detail on how the picking works or what exactly is available. A few mention it’s straightforward, but don’t expect much guidance—just rows to harvest from. The tone is positive, but the reviews are brief, so it’s hard to say more.

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Boerderijwinkel De Geer in Gendt is a family-run farm where visitors can pick their own apples, pears and cherries. The apple season runs from late summer to autumn, with varieties including Elstar, Elsmi, Goudreinet, Jonaprince, Jonagold, Wellant, Kanzi, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Cox and Dijkmans. Pears are available from early in the season, with Triumph, Doyenné du Comice, Conference and the cooking pear Gieser Wildeman. Cherries are ready from early June to mid or late July.

de Warmoes

5.6 km — gelderland

Warmoes in Lent is a historical market garden that grows over a hundred varieties of vegetables, fruit and flowers using traditional methods. The farm follows the warmoezenier way of growing, a local form of market gardening that supplied Nijmegen with fresh produce until the early 20th century. From late April to October, visitors can pick their own seasonal produce. The farm marks what is ready with red flags: vegetables such as beetroot, kohlrabi and various leafy greens, soft fruit including raspberries, blackberries and currants, and flowers from the two cutting gardens. You pay for what you pick at the counter in the café or museum. The farm provides picking tools and baskets; bring your own containers if you prefer. Children must be supervised while picking.

Landwinkel de Woerdt

6.0 km — gelderland

Landwinkel de Woerdt in Ressen is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest apples and pears directly from the orchard. The farm grows twelve varieties of apples, including James Grieve, Elstar, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Jonagold and Santana, as well as three types of pears: Conference, Doyenné du Comice and the cooking pear Gieser Wildeman. The picking season runs from late July through September, with specific varieties available at different times. For example, Summer Crisp and James Grieve apples are ready in July and August, while later varieties like Jonagold and Pinova remain available into autumn.

de Woerdt

6.0 km — gelderland

At Landwinkel De Woerdt in Ressen, near Nijmegen, you can pick your own apples during the annual Plukdagen (pick-your-own days) in late August and September. The farm grows over ten varieties of apples, including Elstar, Jonagold, Cox’s Orange Pippin and Santana, as well as pears such as Conference and Doyenné du Comice. The season starts with early varieties like Summer Crisp and James Grieve in July, while later varieties like Goudreinet and Dijkmanszoet are available until April. The farm also cultivates cherries, morello cherries, plums and walnuts, though these are not always available for picking.

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What visitors say

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