Plukhoek Mookhoek is a pick-your-own flower and fruit garden located on Strijensedijk 14 in Mookhoek, within a historic 80-year-old orchard. The garden is part of a social enterprise that combines nature, community, and care, and is open to the public during the season. It provides a space for visitors to harvest flowers and seasonal fruit while supporting local youth services. The property covers 5 hectares and includes a flower garden, fruit orchard, and a small farmyard with chickens.
The garden is open for self-picking on Saturdays from 13:00 to 16:00, reopening for the season on August 9, 2025. Visitors can pick a variety of flowers, including roses, viburnum, aquilegia, lupines, verbena, sunflowers, malva, zinnia, and peonies, with bouquet options starting at €2.50 for a children’s bunch and up to €15.50 for a large bouquet. Fruit available for picking varies by season: berries and strawberries are ready in spring, followed by raspberries, blackberries, and (stewing) pears in late summer and autumn. Pears are available from around mid-August at €0.85 per kilogram, and stewing pears from late September. The garden also grows apples, though the 120 newly planted trees are not yet bearing full harvests.
The farm is operated without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and focuses on biodiversity, including native hedgerows, ponds, and wildlife habitats. Visitors can park on-site for free, and there are picnic tables and a mud kitchen for children. The venue is family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and run by a female entrepreneur. The site accepts debit and credit cards as well as contactless mobile payments. Beyond picking, the garden offers workshops, such as fruit tree pruning, and hosts school groups for vegetable garden lessons. The garden is closed on all days except Saturday during its open season.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently praise this self-picking farm and garden for its beautiful, inspiring, and cozy atmosphere, describing it as a delightful escape into nature. It offers a wide array of engaging activities for all ages, particularly children, who enjoy picking beautiful flowers, various fruits like pears, apples, and blackberries, and even collecting eggs. Some visitors have also reported success with purchasing peony tubers, which yielded impressive blooms.
The farm hosts a diverse range of creative and educational workshops, including fruit tree pruning, grafting, wild and dried flower bouquet making, pumpkin decorating, and seed harvesting. These are often held in a relaxed and welcoming setting, frequently within the charming orchard or a cozy greenhouse. Guests consistently highlight the exceptional friendliness, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the staff, who are noted for providing clear explanations and personal attention. The experience is often complemented by delicious homemade cakes and fresh, self-picked tea or coffee, with picnic areas available.
While one reviewer found the cost of a small flower bouquet surprisingly high, and another noted a workshop group was a bit too large, the overwhelming sentiment is one of enjoyment, learning, and a strong desire to return. Many appreciate that their visit supports a good cause, making it a highly recommended destination for a fun and enriching family outing or a relaxing creative endeavor amidst nature.