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Voedselbos & Pluktuin Heer ikigai

Voedselbos & Pluktuin Heer ikigai

Stichting Heer Ikigai is a non-profit foundation centered around a food forest and a pick-your-own flower garden located in Stompetoren. The organization focuses on sharing knowledge about agroforestry and connecting people with nature, aiming to create a sustainable and blooming community. Visitors can experience the magic of nature while contributing to a local, ecological initiative.

The pick-your-own garden offers a wide variety of flowers for self-picking during the summer season, typically opening at the end of June. The selection includes a diverse mix such as Cornflower, Cosmea, Sunflower, Poppy, Flax, Gypsophila, and many more. In addition to flowers, the on-site farm stand offers fresh organic vegetables for purchase on an honor system via QR code. A gift voucher for creating a personal bouquet is also available.

The food forest is open for the public to visit and enjoy. For those looking to get more involved, the “Voedselbosbrigade” (Food Forest Brigade) organizes volunteer help mornings on the second Saturday of every month from March through October, starting at 9:00 AM. The general business hours for the site are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The pick-your-own garden itself is specifically open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The location is wheelchair accessible with a designated parking space.

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