Pluktuin Apeldoorn is a self-picking garden situated in the beautiful and tranquil Wiesel neighborhood, located at Wieselse Kampweg 41 on the grounds of Hoveniersbedrijf het Vinkenest. This garden offers visitors a serene natural environment where they can gather their own produce and create custom floral arrangements.
Guests are welcome to self-pick a diverse selection of beautiful cut flowers, including a wide variety of Dahlias, to compose their own bouquets. The garden also provides small fruits for self-picking, such as delicious red currants, raspberries, and blackberries; containers are supplied for collecting these. While fresh vegetables are available, these are harvested by the garden’s volunteers or can be purchased from their small shop, rather than being self-picked by visitors.
The garden typically opens its doors in early June and remains open until early October, after which it closes for the winter season. Operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 to 15:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00. Prices for self-picked items begin at €3.50.
Pluktuin Apeldoorn is managed entirely by dedicated volunteers through the Stichting Pluktuin Apeldoorn (Pluktuin Apeldoorn Foundation). The foundation’s mission includes contributing to the local community, offering an educational experience, and making beautiful flowers accessible to everyone, particularly those with limited financial means.
What visitors say
One enthusiastic visitor highly praises this self-picking farm, wishing they had discovered it sooner. They describe it as a delightful and pleasant place, perfect for selecting beautiful flowers either alone or with children. The visitor has returned multiple times within just two weeks, clearly indicating a thoroughly enjoyable experience.