At Hanna’s Pluktuin in Makkinga, you pick your own seasonal flowers directly from the field. The farm grows dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, amaranthus, ornamental tobacco, statice, salvia, scabiosa, fountain grass, calendula, strawflowers, echinacea, yarrow, sea lavender, snapdragons, bishop’s weed, nigella, bronze fennel, phlox, globe amaranth, lion’s tail, marguerites and more. The selection changes through the season.
You pay €12.50 for a hand-held bouquet of 20 to 25 stems, which you cut yourself with scissors provided. The farm also sells gift vouchers starting at €10, valid for two years on fresh bouquets, dried flowers and decorative items. Pre-arranged bouquets can be ordered in advance for collection.
Hanna’s Pluktuin is open on Saturdays from 10.00 to 12.00 and on Thursday evenings from 19.00 until sunset. From late September, it opens only on Saturday mornings or by appointment. Coffee, tea and snacks are available on Saturdays. The farm is closed on public holidays and during periods of drought or poor bloom.
The paths are paved and accessible for wheelchairs, though the picking field itself has grass paths which can be difficult in wet weather. Children are welcome and can play in the treehouse under supervision. Dogs are not allowed, except for assistance dogs.
The farm is run by Hanna Lemmens and her family. Parking is available behind the barn.
What visitors say
Visitors come for the high tea and the chance to pick their own flowers in the garden. The high tea is generous—sweet and savoury bites, all homemade, with extra rounds served so most people can’t finish it. After eating, you’re free to walk through the garden and pick a bouquet. The flowers are fresh and plentiful, and the family running the place is warm and helpful. It’s a relaxed setup, and children seem to enjoy it too. The only thing to keep in mind is that the high tea is the main event; if you’re just after flowers, it might feel like an extra.