Gelukkige Groentes in Malden is a pick-your-own food garden where members harvest their own vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm operates two locations near Nijmegen, one in Malden and one in Ooij, both growing over 50 varieties of produce using regenerative, nature-inclusive methods.
Visitors become members by purchasing a harvest subscription, which allows them to pick fresh vegetables, herbs and edible flowers weekly during the growing season. The subscription covers a share of the harvest rather than payment by weight or container. Members receive updates on what is ready to pick and can visit the garden to gather their produce directly from the beds.
The farm also offers courses on natural vegetable gardening, including beginner workshops and group sessions. Companies and groups can book guided tours, team-building activities and lunches. For those interested in starting their own food garden, Gelukkige Groentes provides training for new growers.
The Malden garden is open to members during the season, with specific picking times communicated through weekly updates. There is no farm shop or café on site, but the farm sells starter plants and gardening supplies. Parking is available near the garden.
What visitors say
Visitors pick their own fresh vegetables here, with plenty to choose from for at least eight months of the year. The produce is consistently described as delicious and abundant, and the people running the farm are friendly and helpful. Some mention bringing children, though there’s no detail on how it works for them. A few note the farm’s workshops, where they explain their circular, organic approach—one review mentions they even used a microphone to include a hard-of-hearing participant. Most praise the concept and the quality, though one visitor found it less impressive up close. Payment and pricing aren’t mentioned in recent reviews.