Kweekland in Arnhem is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own vegetables, herbs and fruit during the growing season. The farm operates as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), meaning you buy a share at the start of the season rather than paying per kilo. A share gives you access to the garden from 1 April to 1 December, where you can pick over 40 types of vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers from the greenhouse, as well as seasonal crops like winter purslane, lettuce, beans and root vegetables. The garden also has a herb section, fruit trees (apples, pears, berries, grapes), rhubarb, asparagus and edible perennials. A food forest is being developed, with berries, nuts and other produce available to members.

The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset for shareholders. The farm itself is staffed Tuesday to Friday mornings, 9.00 to 13.00, when volunteers and staff work on the land. These mornings are also when the farm is open to visitors who want to learn more or take part in activities. The farm does not sell loose flowers this year.

Kweekland covers 8,200 square metres on a south-facing slope near Park Sonsbeek. It is run by a foundation with goals in education, social reintegration and community building. The farm offers workshops, guided tours, lunches and dinners, often prepared by local chef Estée Strooker using produce from the garden. The greenhouse can be hired for events with catering.

What visitors say

Visitors come to pick their own flowers, vegetables and fruit straight from the garden—tomatoes, beetroot, boerenkool, edible blooms and seasonal produce. The rows are clearly marked, but if you’re not sure what’s ready or how to harvest it, staff will show you. Most find the setup charming, though a few note the uneven ground and basic seating can be tricky for anyone less mobile.

The garden feels peaceful, with old trees, a greenhouse and plenty of insects buzzing around. Kids can climb, swing or build dens while parents pick. The produce is organic and grown with care, and visitors often say they’ll be back to buy more. Some come just for the pop-up restaurant, where the chef cooks with ingredients fresh from the plot.

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