Oogstland in Zuidlaren is a community-supported regenerative vegetable garden where members pick their own produce. The garden grows a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs and small fruits, including familiar crops like carrots, lettuce, beans, courgettes, pumpkins and cabbage, as well as less common varieties such as meiraap, radicchio and chioggia beetroot.

Membership works through a harvest share system. For the 2026 season, a full share costs €325, covering weekly access from mid-May to mid-December. Members receive a weekly email listing what is ready to harvest and where to find it in the garden. Picking is self-service, available any day from sunrise to sunset. Children under five pick for free; older children pay a reduced rate. Members bring their own bags or crates and a knife to harvest without damaging the plants. The garden operates on trust, with guidelines to ensure fair sharing among all members.

Oogstland also offers social subscriptions for households with an income up to 120% of the social minimum, providing free access to fresh vegetables. Around 30 of these subscriptions are available, with a waiting list if demand exceeds capacity.

The garden follows regenerative farming principles, avoiding pesticides, synthetic fertilisers and plastic packaging. It is part of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members share both the harvest and the risks of farming. Financial transparency is provided annually to all members. The garden is located on Esweg in Zuidlaren.

What visitors say

Visitors come for the fresh vegetables straight from the field—carrots, leafy greens, and beans are often mentioned. Picking is straightforward, and the farm’s setup makes it easy to fill your basket. Most describe it as a great experience, especially when taking home the first harvest of the season. The produce is praised for its quality, and the prices feel fair. Children seem to enjoy it, though there’s no mention of specific facilities for them. The owners are quick to respond and clearly take pride in the place. Nothing in the reviews suggests major disappointments, though one or two might have wished for more variety later in the season.

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Farm shop Farm shop

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