U-pick farm Pluktuin Ravenswoud

Pluktuin Ravenswoud is a self-picking flower garden located on approximately one thousand square meters in Ravenswoud. The garden is cultivated without heated greenhouses, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides, and is affiliated with SlowFlowers Nederland, emphasizing sustainable, seasonal growing practices. The business is female-owned, welcoming to children, LGBTQ+ friendly, and allows dogs. It offers wheelchair-accessible parking, seating, and entrance, with free street parking and a free parking lot available.

Visitors can self-pick a generous, pesticide-free bouquet of 20 stems. The garden is open by appointment from June through September. For €7.50, guests receive a basket and shears. Regular open days, where no appointment is needed, are announced on the garden’s Facebook page. Custom floral arrangements can also be arranged by request. The garden is operational and is rated with a 5-star average based on 4 reviews.

What visitors say

This highly-regarded self-picking garden offers visitors a delightful experience. Described as both a beautiful home garden and an excellent picking spot, it features a wide variety of flowers available for guests to gather themselves. Customers consistently praise the friendly woman who manages the garden, noting that appointments can be easily made by phone. The reasonable pricing further enhances the positive experience, making it a highly recommended destination for those looking to pick their own fresh bouquets.

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