Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten is an ecological self-picking farm located in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda, in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The farm cultivates vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers in a sustainable way, respecting both people and animals.
It functions as a social project, offering opportunities for volunteers to work together outdoors and for people to become harvest participants (oogstdeelnemer) with a yearly subscription. Harvest participants can then pick vegetables weekly from April to October, and others can also purchase individual flowers and leftover herbs, vegetables, and fruit. The flower picking garden is open to everyone, even without a subscription.
Besides the fields, the farm is home to horses, chickens, ducks, geese, and bees, with the aim of combining different aspects of nature. The farm also offers guided tours.
As a harvest participant, you can pick ecological seasonal vegetables, herbs and small fruit for approximately 30 weeks per year (April to October). The costs for participation depend on the size of your family: The price for one adult is €280, each additional adult costs €180. Children from 13-17 cost €90, children from 5-12 are €60. Children under 4 can participate for free. The listed vegetables, which are seeded, planted or potted, include: Aardpeer and aardappels, Andijvie, Aubergine and paprika, Spinazie and snijbiet, Verschillende slasoorten, Verschillende boonsoorten, Verschillende peulgewassen, Verschillende koolsoorten, Knolselderij, Knolvenkel, Komkommer, Pastinaak, Radijs, rettich en ramanas, Prei, Schorseneer, Sjalot/Ui, lente uit en knoflook, Suikermais, Tomaten, Wortelen, Pompoen, Zoete aardappel, Asperges, Courgette en pattison, Rode bietjes, Pepers. In addition to the above, there are kruiden (herbs) such as: Rozemarijn, Tijm, Lavendel, Oregano, Bieslook, Laurier, Citroenverbena, basilicum, and different types of munt. You can also find klein fruit (small fruit) like: Frambozen, Bramen, Aardbeien. Apples, pears and plums are sometimes available in the shop, for an additional charge.
The flower garden contains a variety of flowers to pick. Bouquets can be purchased: small for €7.50, medium for €12.50, and large for €17.50. It’s also possible to buy stamp cards, for 5 bouquests with a discount of 20%. Gift cards are available.
The Pluktuin also relies on volunteers to operate the garden.
What visitors say
This is a highly recommended, ecologically-minded “pick-your-own” garden offering a unique and rewarding experience. Visitors praise the beautiful and professionally maintained space, highlighting the variety of organically grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and even eggs available. The garden provides an educational experience, especially for children, showing where food truly comes from. Many appreciate the opportunity to discover “forgotten” vegetables and the fact that no pesticides are used. A welcoming and helpful atmosphere, with friendly staff and volunteers, adds to the overall positive impression. Seasonal memberships allow for regular harvesting, and the combination of natural beauty, fresh produce, and educational aspects creates a truly special and relaxing environment.