Pluktuin de Bosrand in Wageningen is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest flowers, small fruit, and herbs from late May to early November. The selection changes through the season: in summer, you can pick peonies, dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, sunflowers, and globe thistles, along with raspberries, blackberries (thornless), plums, apples, pears, and various berries. Later in the season, chrysanthemums, grasses, and late fruit such as peren and apple berries are available. The farm also grows edible flowers and herbs for tea, including different types of mint, chamomile, and nettle.
You choose a package before you start: entry with a cup of self-picked mint tea, or a package that includes flowers or fruit. Flowers are priced by the stem, with a set number included in each package; extra stems can be added. Fruit is sold by weight, with a minimum quantity depending on the type. Children under four are not allowed to pick; older children must be supervised. The farm operates on a self-service system—you pick what you want, weigh it, and pay at the end.
The farm is open on Wednesdays from 12.30 to 17.30 and Saturdays from 11.00 to 17.00. From early October, it closes on Fridays and Sundays. There is a terrace where you can drink tea, coffee, or homemade fruit juice, often with homemade cake or brownies made from the farm’s produce. During the season, the farm also offers workshops such as flower arranging, making corn-sheaf bouquets, jam, or herbal tea blends. These are available for groups of eight or more and can be booked in advance.
The farm is run by a female entrepreneur and is LGBTQ+-friendly. Volunteers are welcome to help with garden maintenance or events. A webshop sells gift vouchers, bouquets, and subscriptions for regular visitors.
What visitors say
Visitors come to pick flowers, fruit and herbs in a well-kept garden with a wide variety of blooms and produce. The dahlia selection is often mentioned as a highlight, and the flowers are described as beautiful and abundant. Fruit picking varies by season—raspberries, blackberries, Japanese wineberries, apples and pears are common, but some visitors find the choice limited or the fruit sparse at certain times.
The farm charges entry, and prices for flowers and fruit are a frequent point of criticism. Many call them too high, especially for small quantities, and some feel the experience isn’t worth the cost. Others, though, find the quality and setting justify the price. Payment is usually upfront, which a few visitors dislike.
The owner is often described as knowledgeable and enthusiastic, happy to explain the plants and share tips. Some find her welcoming, while others say she can be strict or unfriendly, particularly about picking rules. Children enjoy the activity, and families often visit in groups.
The surroundings are consistently praised as lovely, with a peaceful, well-maintained garden and views over the Wageningse Eng. Workshops, like making a korenschoof, and high teas are popular and well-received. The homemade cakes and juices get good feedback, though a few note the café prices are steep.