U-pick farm Pluktuin Glitter Gladiool

Pluktuin Glitter Gladiool is a city farm and flower garden located in Utrecht, on the meadow next to Tuincentrum Steck. The garden grows approximately 50 different varieties of flowers using nature-friendly methods, meaning the blooms are seasonal, pesticide-free, and locally grown and sold. The garden is maintained by a group of volunteer gardeners and emphasizes a philosophy of working in collaboration with nature, learning from its cycles, and restoring our connection to the natural world.

Self-picking is available from the beginning of April through mid-October. The season starts with Tulips and Daffodils, followed by biennial flowers. Summer is the high season, offering a wide selection, and the season winds down with varieties such as Dahlias. While the garden is generally open for self-picking through a harvest share subscription, it may also open for one-time “wild pickers” without a subscription when there is a surplus of flowers.

Operating hours are as follows:

Monday: 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

The garden is in winter rest during the off-season. Additional offerings include seasonal workshops (such as flower arranging in summer and wreath-making in winter) and floral design services for events and brand shoots. Parking is available on the premises.

What visitors say

Anoek van der Leest recounts her delightful experience with Pluktuin Glitter Gladiool, whose exceptional floral arrangements by Noraly truly elevated her wedding day. The extensive order included a beautiful bridal bouquet, corsages, decorations for the welcome sign and ceremony backdrop, flowers for aisle chairs, and two large vase bouquets. The artistry and beauty of the flowers far exceeded all expectations, adding an unforeseen depth of charm to the celebration and garnering numerous compliments from guests. For Anoek and her partner, the sustainable aspect was particularly important; they valued that the flowers were locally grown and pesticide-free. This outstanding service and product earned Glitter Gladiool a perfect score, making it a highly recommended choice.

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What visitors say

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