U-pick farm Pluktuin Maarsbergen Maarn

Pluktuin Maarsbergen Maarn is a small-scale, natural flower garden located at Halmweg 1 in Maarn. Run by a female entrepreneur Celia Nijenhuis, the garden is open for self-picking from June through September. During this season, visitors can pick their own flowers every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 12:00. In inclement weather, the garden may open on an alternative day, announced via social media. Groups of 10 or more can schedule a picking visit by appointment.

The self-picking season offers a variety of blooms throughout the summer: daisies and peonies in May, lupines in June, coneflowers in July, dahlias in August, and Japanese anemones and monkshood in September. New blooming plants are added each year. The garden uses only natural fertilizers, such as compost, and relies on natural pest deterrents like scented plants and nettle slurry to protect against deer, rabbits, and slugs. The business operates as a florist and flower arrangement service, offering custom bouquets, floral decorations for special events, and workshops for groups of six or more. Workshops include arranging hand-tied bouquets, natural dish arrangements, ecoprinting, and seasonal holiday wreath or mini Christmas tree making. The garden is closed on all other days of the week and is LGBTQ+ friendly, accepts cash only, and has a rating of 5 stars based on one review.

What visitors say

The self-picking farm is highly celebrated by visitors, particularly for its fantastic flower garden.

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