Henk’s Pluktuin is a community-oriented market garden and flower farm located in Oosterbeek, Gelderland, that offers a pick-your-own experience for both members and the general public. The farm features a vegetable garden with produce, herbs, fruit, and flowers for members who pay an annual fee to harvest. For non-members, the BloemenPluktuin (flower picking garden) is open to the public and provides a self-picking experience. Visitors receive a basket and scissors to cut their own flowers; payment is based on the number of stems taken.
The flower-picking season runs from the last weekend of May (May 30-31 in 2026) through October 1. The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In addition to flowers, the garden grows vegetables, herbs, and fruit for its members and for use in workshops. The site also includes a small apiary, as bees are essential to the garden. A separate venture, De TuinBloemist, offers locally grown, pesticide-free bouquets made from flowers grown on the Hemelse berg in Oosterbeek and from the farm’s own garden, available for purchase and delivery starting in early January.
The farm organizes several annual events. “Bloesem in HenksPluktuin” celebrates spring on April 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring a launch of De TuinBloemist, a children’s activity to start a small vegetable or flower garden, and a mini-lecture. “KUNSTroute The Weekend” takes place on June 6-7, 2026, offering a dining experience at a long table in the orchard surrounded by art. A 40th anniversary celebration is scheduled for June 21, 2026. Other events include a Pumpkin Soup Event and “Kerst in HenksPluktuin” (Christmas at Henk’s Pluktuin).
A variety of workshops are offered in the orchard and an indoor space. Workshops include making seasonal wreaths (spring/Easter wreaths in March, autumn and Christmas wreaths in December), creating bouquets (“Schik je bos”), sustainable arranging using a kenzan (Japanese pin frog), and a beginner’s class on edible flowers where participants make flower butter or salt. Workshops last 2 to 2.5 hours and include all materials (except the kenzan), coffee, tea, and homemade cake. An example schedule includes a Paaskrans (Easter wreath) workshop on March 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM for €42.50; a Kenzan workshop on May 17 at 1:00 PM for €42.50; a “Schik je bos” workshop; a Peonies for Mother’s Day workshop; an Edible Flowers for beginners workshop on June 13 and June 27 for €35; and a Kenzan workshop on July 5.
Business hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The farm is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The location is listed as a park and is operational. The business has a 4.7-star rating based on 11 reviews, with 8 five-star and 3 four-star reviews.
What visitors say
This charming self-picking farm consistently garners high praise from visitors, many describing it as a wonderful and cozy garden, even a small oasis located near an old church. Guests particularly enjoy the opportunity to pick a variety of beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables, and fresh fruit. The experience is greatly enhanced by the friendly and passionate owners, Marieke and Erik, who are noted for their engaging storytelling about the garden and their bee colonies, readily answering curious questions.
Beyond individual picking, the farm offers unique experiences such as spontaneous workshops where guests can learn to make flower salt or sauerkraut, and sample homemade honey. The owners also craft and sell a range of delightful products like honey, syrups, vinegars, and mustard, all sourced directly from their garden. The serene atmosphere is further enriched by an old apple orchard and an annual Easter fire event, which comes highly recommended. It’s important to note that while the flower picking garden is open to all visitors, access for picking vegetables, fruits, and herbs is generally reserved for subscribers.