Vereniging EreBloem is a community-driven picking garden located in Nieuwegein. This neighborhood association aims to bring residents together, fostering connections in a friendly, sustainable green environment. The garden is maintained and cultivated on a voluntary basis, serving as a central point for community engagement.
Visitors can enjoy self-picking a variety of produce from the garden. These include vegetables from its dedicated vegetable patch, fruits from espalier fruit trees, and various berries from the berry bushes.
The association is actively involved in community life, hosting regular events such as weekly work evenings, social gatherings, and “Open Edible Gardens” days. Since its inception in 2020, with the official opening of the picking garden in 2021, Vereniging EreBloem has been recognized with several awards for its successful community initiatives, including the Kern met Pit award, the Appeltje van Oranje, and National Volunteer Prizes.