Pluimerije in Darp is a social food garden where you pick your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruit from May to November. The garden follows the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model: you buy a harvest share for the season and pick your weekly portion yourself. Shares are available for one person (€199), two people (€327.50) or a family of three or four (€501.50). People on a low income can join without paying.
The garden grows seasonal produce, with the widest choice from summer to autumn. You pick an average of six types of vegetables each week, plus herbs at no extra cost. Potatoes and small fruit such as strawberries are sold separately. Picking is possible from Tuesday to Saturday during daylight hours. If you cannot come, someone else can pick your share for you, or you can donate it to the food bank.
Pluimerije is run as a foundation and works on permaculture principles, without pesticides or heavy machinery. The three-hectare site also has sheep, geese and chickens, which help maintain the soil. The garden is wheelchair-accessible and has parking.
Volunteers are welcome to help in the garden or with the animals. Schools can book educational visits, and businesses can hold meetings or workshops on site. The garden occasionally hosts open days and guided tours.