Moestuin Vollenhoven in De Bilt is a historic and regenerative kitchen garden where you can pick your own flowers from late June to the end of September. The garden grows over sixty varieties, including annuals and perennials such as larkspur, snapdragons, sweet peas, gypsophila, dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers and asters. You buy a flower-cutting card, with each cut worth €17.50—enough for about five large dahlia stems or twenty-five sweet peas. The flowers are grown without chemical pesticides or fertilisers, using no-dig methods to protect the soil.

The garden also offers vegetable and fruit subscriptions, but these are pre-ordered weekly boxes rather than pick-your-own. Four pigs help maintain the soil by rooting out unwanted plants.

The farm is open for flower picking seven days a week during the season. For visits outside regular hours or group tours, you can arrange a guided walk with the growers to learn about regenerative farming, the historic garden and the pigs.

Workshops on gardening and preserving seasonal produce are held throughout the year in the listed greenhouse and barn. The garden is run by a small team with the help of volunteers and trainees.

What visitors say

The farm is a well-loved spot for picking a wide variety of edible flowers, vegetables, and fruit. The gardens are beautifully maintained, with a large assortment of produce that changes weekly. Visitors praise the regenerative and biodynamical approach—no heavy machinery, just careful, hands-on cultivation that supports both plants and wildlife.

The location itself is stunning, with a historic estate to explore. Most describe the owners as passionate and welcoming, happy to guide you through the picking process. It’s a great place for a family outing, though there’s no mention of specific child-friendly facilities. A few note that the weather can affect the experience, but the overall vibe is relaxed and rewarding. Prices aren’t highlighted as a concern, and the quality of the produce is consistently praised. Tours are available on request, offering a deeper look at the farm’s methods.

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