Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar in Elst is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, various types of lettuce, beans, spinach, radishes, rabarber, kohlrabi, turnip greens, mint, pumpkins, kale, Brussels sprouts, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, carrots, beetroot, sage, thyme and rosemary. The selection changes through the year, with the greatest variety in high summer.

The garden operates on a subscription system. A full-season share (30 weeks, from May to December) costs €345 for adults and €75 for children under 14. A summer-only subscription (8 weeks, starting in July or August) is €99 for adults and €29 for children. Subscribers can harvest as often as they like, from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. There is no need to book, and no experience is required—staff provide a tour and instructions on the first visit, and weekly harvest updates with tips and recipes.

The farm is fully organic, with no pesticides or artificial fertilisers. It is wheelchair-accessible and LGBTQ+-friendly. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic, walk the paths or join occasional community events. The garden also offers work placements and volunteer opportunities. Payment plans are available for those who need them, and the farm accepts local support schemes to make subscriptions accessible.

What visitors say

Visitors describe a quiet, well-organised pick-your-own farm with a strong focus on organic growing. The team is hardworking and motivated, with particular praise for Perrine. The space is peaceful, surrounded by nature, and the garden is shaping up nicely—though one visitor found it a bit dull. Sign-ups are going well, so spots may fill up quickly, and those interested might need to wait for availability. Children aren’t mentioned, but the calm setting suggests it’s manageable for families. The only downside noted is the lack of excitement, though most seem to appreciate the relaxed vibe.

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Landwinkel de Woerdt

2.5 km — gelderland

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