Samen op de tuin is a small-scale pick-your-own flower garden located in Zuidbroek, in the province of Groningen. Situated conveniently near the A7 highway and easily reachable from the cities of Hoogezand, Sappemeer, Winschoten, Veendam, and Groningen, the garden offers a space for visitors to enjoy nature and create their own bouquets. The garden is run as a passionate hobby alongside the owners’ regular jobs, with a focus on sustainable and chemical-free cultivation.
The garden offers a wide variety of field flowers for self-picking, including Dahlias, Zinnias, Strawflowers, and Cornflowers, among many other seasonal varieties. Visitors pay per stem, allowing them to control the cost of their bouquet. The pick-your-own season begins in the spring, with specific opening dates for 2026 announced on the website as preparations are underway. The garden is open for self-picking on Fridays and Saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00. It is closed on all other days of the week. In addition to the open picking hours, private group picking afternoons are available by appointment on Fridays for up to eight people, which include a guided tour, advice, coffee or tea, and treats.
Beyond picking, the garden also sells ready-made bouquets, flower subscriptions for regular deliveries, and gift vouchers. Bouquets can be ordered for special occasions such as weddings or funerals and may be delivered within a reasonable distance or picked up by appointment outside of regular opening hours. Payment can be made by debit card (including contactless) or cash. Free on-site parking is available.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently praise this self-picking garden, highlighting it as a delightful destination that offers a beautiful and spacious environment with a wide variety of fresh, often organic, flowers. The experience is frequently described as enjoyable for the entire family, with children particularly loving the opportunity to pick flowers and even observe farm animals like sheep up close. Many guests appreciate the friendly and hospitable staff, and some note the added benefit of a nursery selling perennial plants. Whether creating their own bouquets or purchasing beautifully arranged, pesticide-free floral gifts, visitors express high satisfaction, often mentioning the positive surprise of recipients. The overwhelming sentiment is one of deep enjoyment, with many expressing an intention to return and strongly recommending the location to others.