Pluktuin Schipluiden is a community-oriented, biodiverse garden located on the edge of Schipluiden. Spanning approximately 3,500 square meters, the garden is a place where visitors can explore, learn, and harvest. The space is designed as a living ecosystem, featuring an extensive variety of fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetable beds, herb gardens, and flower patches. Managed by a foundation and cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers, the garden operates on organic and circular principles, using compost, sheep’s wool, and natural pest control methods like encouraging beneficial insects.
Visitors are welcome to self-pick a wide range of produce. This includes fruit from trees and bushes such as raspberries, blackberries, currants, and unique varieties like the Krentenboompje, Pawpaw, Zwarte moerbei, and Pimpernoot. The garden also offers vegetables, herbs, and flowers for cutting. The self-picking season typically runs from April to October, beginning with tulips in the spring. Payment for harvested items is based on a voluntary contribution, made via a QR code at the garden stand.
The garden is open to the public from March 15th to October 31st, exclusively on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It remains closed on other days. Please note that the garden does not open in bad weather conditions.