Pluktuin Ravenswoud in Ravenswoud is a pick-your-own flower garden where you cut your own seasonal blooms. The field covers about a thousand square metres and is open by appointment from June to September. For €7.50, you receive a basket and scissors to pick 20 stems, enough for a large, pesticide-free bouquet. The farm also hosts occasional open days when no appointment is needed; dates are posted on its Facebook page.
The flowers are grown without heated greenhouses, artificial fertiliser or pesticides, following Slow Flowers principles. In addition to picking, the farm can arrange custom floral arrangements by request.
The garden is run by a female owner and is LGBTQ+ friendly. Parking and seating are wheelchair-accessible, though the toilet is not.
What visitors say
Visitors pick a colourful mix of flowers in a small garden right by the house. You call ahead to make an appointment with the owner, who is friendly and helpful. The flowers are good value, and most people leave with an armful for a reasonable price. The garden is well-kept, with plenty of variety, though it’s compact, so it’s best for small groups. Children can join in, but there’s no play area or extra space to run around. Some find the set-up a little basic—just rows of flowers and a bucket to pay—but the simplicity is part of the charm.