Herbs

Boerderij De Oude Ruif is a five-generation family farm dedicated to small-scale, nature-inclusive agriculture, fostering a connection between farmers and citizens. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience food production firsthand through its self-picking garden, also known as the “oogsttuin.” In the self-picking garden, visitors can harvest a wide array of fresh produce. Fruits available for picking include common varieties such as redcurrants, raspberries, blackberries, and blackcurrants, alongside more unique types like Japanese wineberry, tayberry (a blackberry-raspberry cross), honeyberry (related to blueberry), jostaberry (a blackcurrant-gooseberry cross), and black raspberries. While the apple, pear, and plum trees are still young, they are expected to yield a larger harvest in three to five years. The vegetable and herb selection features lettuce, beets, carrots, cabbages, zucchini, pumpkins, and various culinary herbs. Garlic and walnuts from the farm’s own trees are also offered, and flower seeds are available for purchase.

Buurtboerderij Nieuweweg is an ecological self-picking farm and community hub located in Haarlem. It aims to connect people with each other and the food they grow, emphasizing healthy and fair eating. The farm is open for visits on Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00. Through a “Harvest Subscription” (Oogst abonnement), members can self-pick a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruit for approximately 35 weeks, from April to November. A weekly harvest list is provided via email and at the farm, and members can choose when to visit. The farm employs natural methods to manage pests and stimulate biodiversity, strictly avoiding chemical pesticides.

De Boer van Middelburg is a family farm situated on the outskirts of Middelburg in Zeeland, with a farming legacy spanning over 100 years. The farm focuses on sustainable and unsprayed cultivation, offering a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce. Customers can access vegetables through a weekly subscription service, which provides enough diverse, unsprayed produce for three healthy meals. This typically includes green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, sturdy options such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and colorful beets, with offerings varying by season. These vegetable packages are prepared weekly on Tuesdays or Saturdays and are available for daily pick-up.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren is an urban farm located at Oldenburgerlaan 2 in Cruquius, within the Wickevoort residential area. This farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, focusing on providing fresh, healthy, sustainable, and local organic produce, while also fostering community engagement and a connection to food production. Visitors can actively participate in the farm’s offerings, which include: Self-harvesting Garden (Zelfoogsttuin): Members can pick their own vegetables, fruits, and fresh herbs directly from the land. The harvest season runs from mid-May through Christmas, with weekly harvesting opportunities. A limited winter harvest is also available in January and February. This garden provides 50-60 different types of vegetables per season, with fresh herbs always on offer. Harvesting is possible Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 AM until sunset.

This self-picking farm, named Gelukkige Groentes, offers members the opportunity to harvest their own fresh produce from two locations in Ooij and Malden, Netherlands. Operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, the farm emphasizes a direct relationship between growers and consumers. The farming practices are nature-inclusive and regenerative, focusing on improving soil life and biodiversity without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or heavy machinery. Biological seeds and plants are used, and the soil is disturbed as little as possible. This approach aims to contribute positively to CO2 reduction, biodiversity restoration, and the reduction of plastic waste and food waste by encouraging local consumption and self-harvesting.

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-harvest and pick-your-own garden located on Landbouwweg in Ritthem, situated between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, allowing participants to become “harvest partners” by purchasing a harvest share. The farm is committed to ecological practices, cultivating produce without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure, and has been biologically certified for its main growing area since 2023. As a harvest partner, individuals self-pick their weekly produce, with the general season for vegetables running from May through November. While some produce may be available outside this period, it’s not always sufficient for a full week’s needs. The farm aims to expand its offerings to include a wider variety of herbs, small fruit, and flowers. Members are encouraged to harvest only what they can consume fresh, though exceptions for preserving or freezing are communicated when large harvests permit. Potatoes are grown on the farm but are purchased separately by weight after harvest.

Marja’s Bloemenpluktuin offers visitors a vibrant oasis of color and fragrance, where they can enjoy a unique self-picking experience. Guests are invited to pick their own bouquets of flowers, including edible varieties for cooking, as well as a selection of herbs perfect for tea or culinary use. Soft fruits can also be picked directly from the trees during the season. Beyond self-picking, the garden provides tips on vegetable gardening and growing soft fruit. Guided tours, led by owners Nico and Marja, delve into the diversity of garden and wild herbs and flowers, offering an educational and immersive experience. These tours are available from April to mid-September by appointment, accommodating groups of up to 10 people at a cost of 12 euros per person, with options to extend with bicycle rental and lunch arrangements.

This farm, known as Pluk! Groenten van West, offers a unique self-picking experience across two organic locations in Amsterdam: Pluk! Fruittuin in Tuinen van West and Pluk! Boterbloem in the Lutkemeerpolder. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, inviting members to become “harvesters” by paying an annual fee to pick their own produce directly from the fields. Harvesters can enjoy a huge variety of fresh, seasonal, and organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers. For instance, at the Fruittuin location, a flower bouquet is typically included with shares from June to October. Members visit weekly or bi-weekly, generally from late April/early May through November/December, to gather their harvests.

Ecologische Pluktuin “De Peel” is a tranquil ecological self-picking garden nestled in Griendtsveen, located between water and forests. The garden was created from a passion for nature, designed to be a sanctuary for numerous insects and animals, featuring wadi’s (natural water retention areas) and consciously planted diverse flora. Visitors to the garden can enjoy picking a wide variety of produce: Flowers: The garden boasts over 15,000 spring bulbs, including various types of tulips, daffodils, and large purple alliums, which can be picked with the bulb. Throughout the season, there are hundreds of dahlia varieties, annuals, perennials, and autumn anemones, contributing to over 5000 different flower species available for creating your own bouquets. Eucalyptus and various grasses are also available, especially for autumn arrangements. Fruits: When there is a sufficient harvest, guests can pick fresh fruits such as Conference pears, apples, plums, and various edible berry bushes directly from the trees and shrubs. Seasonal Items: On request, particularly around the Christmas period, rosehips, fir branches, and eucalyptus are available. Blossom branches may also be offered in spring. Beyond self-picking, the garden provides additional amenities and activities. It offers a terrace for customers, which will expand to a small Mediterranean-style indoor and outdoor terrace with a pond from 2026. The garden hosts Yin and Chair Yoga workshops outdoors, starting in 2025, and also offers creative workshops, unique photography sessions, and guided tours on ecological gardening and biodiversity. Gift cards are available, and bouquets can be pre-ordered for pick-up. A flower cart with plant cuttings is open during garden hours.

Pluktuin Schipluiden is a vibrant organic pick-your-own garden nestled on the outskirts of Schipluiden. Established in 2020, this community-driven initiative aims to be a diverse haven for both people and nature, diligently maintained by a team of dedicated volunteers. The garden practices circular organic farming, strictly avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, and actively nurtures soil health through composting, a worm hotel, and Bokashi methods. It also features its own beehives, a smart water storage system, and a barefoot path for children.

This city garden operates as a self-picking farm located within the NoordOogst urban agriculture project in Amsterdam-Noord. It comprises a 4000 m2 vegetable garden and a 2000 m2 food forest, cultivating produce using natural methods, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and with a strong focus on ecological health. Members can visit weekly, from April to November, to harvest their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs from sunrise to sunset. The farm encourages harvesting “as needed” for household consumption. Occasionally, members can also pick a small bouquet of flowers.

Tuinderij ’t Wild is a self-picking farm located in Rosmalen, operating on an agro-ecological and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. The farm is dedicated to producing high-quality, flavorful, fresh, local, and seasonal vegetables from healthy soil, cultivated in harmony with nature without the use of pesticides. It emphasizes a short food chain, directly connecting individuals with their food’s origin and ensuring fair income for the growers. As a ‘Deelgenoot’ (participant), individuals commit for a full harvest season, typically from June to November, by paying an upfront annual fee. This grants them the opportunity to visit the farm weekly and self-pick their share of vegetables. A board on the land indicates which vegetables are ready for harvest and the permissible quantities for each participant. New members receive guidance on how to best harvest the produce.

Tuinderij De Groenteboer is an organic self-picking farm and flower garden located in Kamerik, near Woerden, on the grounds of Boerderij De Boerinn. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where participants become ‘shareholders’ to harvest their own produce. The self-picking garden offers approximately 60 different varieties of seasonal organic vegetables, herbs, and small fruits. Throughout the year, visitors can harvest a diverse range of produce: Spring: Spinach, broad beans, snap peas, turnip greens. Summer: Carrots, beets, broccoli, strawberries. Autumn: Parsnip, pumpkin. Winter: Kale, leek. Example weekly harvests might include items like celeriac, lettuce, endive, fennel, New Zealand spinach, and potatoes. Vegetable harvesting is available for approximately 32 weeks, typically from May to December. Adjacent to the vegetable plots, a vibrant organic flower picking garden is open from June to mid-September. Here, visitors can create their own bouquets from a wide array of blooms, including phlox, cornflower, sunflower, rudbeckia, zinnia, aster, poppy, delphinium, snapdragon, strawflower, cosmea, and amaranth (foxtail). Shareholders have weekly access to the flower garden, and non-shareholders can also purchase passes for flower picking.

Tuinderij Waalwortel is a regenerative self-picking garden located in Nijmegen-West, situated behind the former Sancta Maria convent in Hees. The garden operates on a “no-dig” method, which involves minimal soil disturbance, instead building raised beds with cardboard, wood chips, and compost. This approach aims to enhance soil structure and support beneficial soil organisms, going beyond conventional organic farming practices by completely avoiding pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Visitors can become members through an annual subscription, which allows them to harvest fresh, seasonal produce from May to November, covering approximately 30 weeks. A weekly email provides guidance on available items, harvesting techniques, and recipe suggestions. For new members, staff are available on specific days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 2026) to assist. Free trial picking sessions are also offered on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons, including a guided tour and the opportunity to harvest available vegetables.

Vrijhof Oostwaard is a farm situated on the Vecht river near Oud-Zuilen, nestled between Utrecht and Maarssen. Functioning as a former monastery outlying farm, it is dedicated to edible nature, relaxation, and culture, aiming to connect urban and rural life through circular agriculture. The farm features a vegetable garden, established in 2021 on the fertile riverbank, and a food forest, which has been cultivating nuts, berries, seeds, fruits, leaves, wood, and flowers since late 2015.

De Weidetuin is an organic self-picking farm and food park located in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. It emphasizes fresh, sustainable, and local produce, fostering biodiversity, community engagement, and food education. As a member, individuals pay an annual fee to self-harvest a wide variety of fresh, ecologically grown produce for their own use throughout the harvest season, which typically runs from March/April to the end of November, with an extended period for winter vegetables. The farm aims to cultivate around 50 different vegetables, herbs, and eventually flowers, utilizing natural fertilization and crop rotation without artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides.

De Groentemeester is a self-picking garden and project located in Maassluis, at Vlaardingsedijk 5, on the site of the former natural ice rink. This community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative, managed by Remko Boers, allows individuals to become “harvest partners” and pick their own fresh, unsprayed vegetables and herbs directly from the land throughout the growing season. The self-picking season typically runs for about 25-30 weeks, from approximately mid-May to November. Harvest partners pay an annual fee, which secures them enough produce for 1 to 2 people weekly. The garden is open for picking on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 to 17:00. Each week, partners receive an email detailing at least 4 to 5 different vegetables available for harvest, along with instructions on how to pick them.

“De Tovertuin” is a self-picking garden located in Epe, Netherlands, at Papenstraat 10. This farm operates on a community-focused model, aiming to provide fresh, naturally, and ecologically grown produce while fostering a connection between people and their food source. Although not officially certified as organic due to cost, all cultivation adheres to biological principles. The garden is accessible to members who purchase a harvest share for the season, which typically spans around 33 weeks starting in early May. A single share provides approximately five meals worth of vegetables per week for one adult. Membership includes guidance on harvesting and access to a weekly “harvest offer” detailing available crops. Trial memberships are also available. Members can pick their own produce during specific hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 to 20:00, with additional access on Saturdays.

De Tilgrupshof is an ecological self-picking garden located at Tilgrupsweg 2A in Appelscha, which opened in January 2024. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, inviting individuals to become “harvest partners” (oogstgenoten) who participate in the cultivation and harvesting of their own ecologically grown vegetables. The farm prioritizes biodiversity and soil health, refraining from the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and employing minimal soil disturbance. Harvest partners have access to the garden seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset, for approximately 30 weeks each season, typically from mid-May to November. This allows them to harvest a wide variety of fresh, local produce. The annual contribution for a harvest share operates on a variable tariff, ranging from €200 to €350 per share (with a standard contribution of €275), and offers discounts for children. Participants are expected to harvest for their own fresh consumption, fostering solidarity within the community. Weekly emails guide partners on what produce is currently ready for harvest. While primarily accessible by bike, limited parking for cars is available.

Groene Pluk is a self-harvest garden situated next to Burgerboerderij Oosterwold in Almere, Flevoland. It operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members contribute through an annual subscription, known as a harvest share, to collectively support the garden and harvest their own produce. The garden is run by Hester van Donkersgoed and Juultje Joosten, who focus on organic cultivation, healthy soil, and biodiversity, avoiding pesticides and artificial fertilizers.

Hanna’s Pluktuin is a family-run, sustainable pick-your-own flower garden located in Makkinga, Friesland, Netherlands, at Bercoperweg 53 B, 8423 TR Makkinga. Established in 2023 and expanded in 2024 by Hanna Lemmens-Edema and her family, the garden invites visitors to enjoy a unique outing among meadows. The primary offering is the opportunity for guests to self-pick seasonal flowers. Upon arrival, visitors receive instructions, a pair of scissors, and a bucket, then proceed to select and cut their own bouquet. Bouquets start from €10, with the final price dependent on the type and quantity of flowers chosen.

Het Plukparadijs is a small-scale, self-harvest farm located in De Krim, offering visitors the opportunity to pick their own fresh produce. Operating on a 1-hectare plot, the farm cultivates over 40 varieties of vegetables and more than 40 types of flowers, all grown according to the principles of organic and regenerative agriculture, using organic seeds and avoiding artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The farm primarily offers seasonal subscriptions for both vegetables and flowers. Vegetable subscribers can harvest from May to December, while flower subscriptions run from mid-June to mid-October. Both allow members to pick produce on weekdays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 19:00. Unlimited herbs are also included for vegetable subscribers, and various small fruits are available to a limited extent.

Pluck van het veld is a self-picking farm located in Cromvoirt, near Den Bosch, offering visitors the opportunity to harvest their own fresh, unsprayed produce directly from the field. The farm operates on ecological and regenerative principles, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and cultivating local, seasonal food without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The primary offering is a subscription model that allows members to weekly pick their own selection of vegetables and herbs from May through mid-December. The diverse range of produce available includes common staples and unique seasonal varieties.

Pluk Drenthe is an exceptional estate located just outside Assen, nestled in the verdant province of Drenthe, Netherlands. It serves as a distinctive venue for meetings, workshops, and team-building events, set within a serene natural landscape featuring ancient trees, a pingo ruin, and picturesque views of heathland and a prehistoric lake. The location offers a diverse range of activities, including: Archery lessons from an experienced instructor. Breathwork sessions that combine modern science with ancient techniques for relaxation and energy, optionally complemented by an ice bath. Japanese Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku), a guided sensory experience designed to reconnect participants with nature and enhance well-being. Cooking workshops where guests prepare delicious meals over a wood fire. Fire ceremonies as a unique way to foster connection and personal transformation. The estate provides intimate meeting spaces for up to 20 individuals, with additional outdoor capacity for up to 50 participants in a large tent during the summer. Catering emphasizes healthy, organic, and seasonal ingredients, often sourced from the immediate surroundings.

Pluktuin de Melkweg, located in Oud-Bergentheim at Hardenbergerweg 19a, offers a self-service flower-picking experience. Visitors can select from over 40 varieties of flowers, including dahlia, cosmea, zinnia, strawflower, sweet pea, great masterwort, hyssop, dill, yarrow, scabious, sunflower, cornflower, amaranthus, delphinium, ornamental tobacco, coneflower, sea lavender, goldenrod, coreopsis, snapdragon, drumstick flower, marigold, beardtongue, Chinese aster, and African marigold. The garden is currently closed for the season and anticipates reopening in 2026. When open, it operates Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. Guests can find scissors in a green garden shed and are encouraged to create varied bouquets. Payment is self-service, available via Tikkie (QR code) or cash, with small bouquets priced at €7.50 and large bouquets at €12.50. Parking is available on the farmyard.

De Blije Bodem, located in the Westpark of Groningen at Tarralaan 3, functions as a regenerative self-picking garden. This initiative strives to cultivate local, healthy, and flavorful produce while enhancing biodiversity, fostering community, and providing educational opportunities. The garden is being transformed from a former industrial waste field into a vibrant green oasis, open to the public for relaxation, inspiration, and learning. Participants can join through a self-picking subscription, allowing them to harvest their own produce directly from the garden year-round. The farm cultivates over 50 different types of crops, including a wide array of healthy, unsprayed vegetables, fresh herbs, and unsprayed flowers. For the 2025 season, certain staples like potatoes, onions, and broccoli are intentionally excluded from the self-picking offering to make space for varieties that are typically harder to find organically or are more expensive in conventional markets. Cultivation is managed by professional gardeners using biodynamic principles, strictly avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides, and prioritizing soil health and a robust ecosystem.

Tuin Moes is a self-picking farm and garden situated in Oosterwold, a green self-build area located east of Almere. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, promoting sustainable practices and direct engagement with food production. Visitors can become members to harvest their own seasonal produce and flowers. The vegetable garden allows members, typically paying €350 per year for a share, to pick their own vegetables from early May through December, seven days a week during daylight hours. The wide array of vegetables available for self-picking includes broad beans, snow peas, sugarsnaps, various types of beans, different kinds of lettuce, spinach, beets, red cabbage, kale, collard greens, broccoli, bok choy, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, chili peppers, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkin, carrots, parsnips, fennel, sweet corn, onions, leek, garlic, and a variety of herbs. Occasionally, less common vegetables like perennial kale or salsify are also offered. All produce is cultivated naturally, without pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds, prioritizing manual labor and ecological balance.

Mooi Weerdinge is a self-picking farm and food forest located on the outskirts of Weerdinge and Emmen. It operates on natural principles, cultivating flavourful vegetables and fruits without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and using organic seeds and planting material to promote a healthy soil and environment. Visitors can participate in several ways: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Model: Harvest Freely (Oogst Vrij): Members can pick their weekly vegetables from Wednesday to Sunday, from sunrise to sunset, choosing what and how much they need. This option supports local biodiversity. Harvest Together (Oogst Samen): Participants gather to pick 6-7 different vegetables per week, often with others on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. This provides a varied selection, including popular and forgotten vegetables. The picking season for CSA members typically runs from May 1st to mid-November. Members receive a weekly email detailing what’s ready to harvest, along with unique recipes. Pick a Day (Pluk een Dag): For casual visitors, the farm offers specific “pick a day” sessions every Wednesday in July and August (except August 20th), from 10:00 to 16:00. No prior registration is required for these sessions. Vegetable Stall: A farm stand is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 16:00. Produce available for self-picking from the self-harvest garden and food forest includes a wide variety of seasonal items:

Tuinderij Plantalia is a self-harvest and pick-your-own garden located on Landbouwweg in Ritthem, situated between Middelburg and Ritthem. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basis, allowing participants to become “harvest partners” by purchasing a harvest share. The farm is committed to ecological practices, cultivating produce without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or animal manure, and has been biologically certified for its main growing area since 2023. As a harvest partner, individuals self-pick their weekly produce, with the general season for vegetables running from May through November. While some produce may be available outside this period, it’s not always sufficient for a full week’s needs. The farm aims to expand its offerings to include a wider variety of herbs, small fruit, and flowers. Members are encouraged to harvest only what they can consume fresh, though exceptions for preserving or freezing are communicated when large harvests permit. Potatoes are grown on the farm but are purchased separately by weight after harvest.

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-picking garden situated on the historic production grounds of Kasteel de Haar (De Haar Castle) in Haarzuilens. Operating on the principles of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), it invites participants to become “harvest members” by purchasing an annual share, which allows them to weekly pick their own fresh produce and flowers. The garden emphasizes organic farming, biodiversity, and seasonal cultivation, using no artificial fertilizers or pesticides to ensure healthy food for both people and the environment.

Voedselbos Benthuizen is a food forest dedicated to transforming a meadow into a thriving ecosystem where both people and animals can enjoy nature and a bountiful harvest. The farm cultivates pure, sun-ripened produce directly from the soil, without the use of pesticides, fostering a healthy, climate-resilient environment with high biodiversity. Visitors can participate in guided tours and “Pick & Taste” walks, offered from March to November, where they learn about and directly sample various edible plants, fruits, and berries grown on the premises. For a more immersive experience, annual or trial memberships are available. Members have the unique opportunity to visit weekly for self-picking or to join communal harvesting days and activities such as planting, maintenance, and processing the harvest into products like jam, stewed pears, and medlar mousse.

’t Plukgeluk is a self-picking garden located just outside Bedum, at Wolddijk 65 in Noordwolde (Gr.). The garden is founded on a philosophy of free and self-sufficient living, employing ecologically responsible methods that strictly avoid the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or other chemical agents. Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a variety of organically grown produce. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 10:00 to 17:00, guests can harvest their own vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. A basket and a map of the plot are provided to guide the self-picking experience.

Tuinderij Klein Alma is a self-picking garden located on the outskirts of Bedum, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Participants, known as harvest members, purchase a share per household for the season, typically lasting around 32 weeks. This investment supports the farm’s operations and allows members to harvest their own produce weekly. The farm practices environmentally friendly cultivation. While it does not hold a Skal organic certification, all purchased inputs like seeds, plants, and compost are of biological origin. The focus is on maintaining a healthy soil balance and promoting biodiversity through practices like planting native hedges and flower strips for insects, and avoiding chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers.

Pluktuin Lageweg is a self-picking flower garden located in Bedum, opposite house number 20. It operates during the summer months, typically open on Friday and Sunday afternoons from 2 PM to 5 PM, though opening times may vary due to weather conditions like rain or heat, with updates posted on site and social media. The garden is owned by Hero and Joke Beukema, who started preparations in autumn 2019, aiming to create an oasis rich in diverse flowers and insects, complementing existing trees. In 2023, Joke partnered with Laura van Kleef, and the garden is supported by enthusiastic volunteers. It functions as a non-profit initiative, with all proceeds reinvested into garden improvements and supplies.

Pluktuin PlukWad is a self-picking garden situated in Wijnaldum, easily reachable by bicycle from nearby towns like Harlingen, Franeker, and Sexbierum. The garden operates during the summer season, typically opening in early July and remaining open daily from 8:00 to 22:00 until late October, when the blooming period concludes. Visitors are invited to explore the vast flower fields and assemble their own vibrant bouquets of cut flowers. The payment system is self-service: after gathering flowers, visitors measure their stems at a designated picnic area to determine the cost, which can then be paid digitally via QR code or with cash. It’s recommended to bring a damp cloth or container to keep the fresh flowers hydrated on the journey home.

Pluktuinderij Aardbei & Zo is a self-picking garden located at Middenweg 13 in Nederhorst den Berg. Tucked away past the greenhouses of Zorgkwekerij Kostelijk and through a rose arch, this farm offers visitors the chance to harvest their own unsprayed produce directly from the field. The garden is open seasonally, from early May to early October. Guests can visit on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 16:30, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 16:30. The variety and abundance of crops available for picking depend on the season and weather, as all produce is grown in the open ground.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch is a regenerative community farm and food forest situated in Nijmegen. It practices agro-ecological farming methods without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, focusing on enhancing local biodiversity and fostering a healthy, edible landscape. The farm primarily offers a self-picking model where individuals can become ‘harvest members’ and collect their own fresh produce. Visitors can typically pick between 5 to 15 varieties of seasonal vegetables weekly, complemented by fragrant herbs and a selection of over 15 types of colorful cut flowers.

This adults-only garden and farm is situated in Zeeland, surrounded by a nature reserve and its own agricultural land, with the dunes, beach, and the town of Zoutelande within walking distance. A prominent feature is the flower-picking garden, operational from July through the end of September. Here, visitors can self-pick a variety of annual flowers, such as sunflowers, zinnias, love-in-a-mist, larkspur, dill, marigolds, sorghum, calendula, and cornflowers, to create their own bouquets. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset, offering a self-service system where tools are provided, and payment is based on the bouquet’s size.

The Tuinen van Kraaybeekerhof is a biodynamic farm and garden estate located in Driebergen-Rijsenburg, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model where members can self-harvest their own produce. During the main growing season, which spans approximately 30 weeks, members can weekly pick a wide variety of biodynamically grown vegetables, typically taking home 5 to 8 different types. These seasonal offerings are extensive, including items such as potatoes, onions, carrots, red beets, savoy cabbage, celeriac, endive, and lamb’s lettuce, among many others. The garden also provides opportunities to self-pick various small fruits, including strawberries, currants, gooseberries, rhubarb, and raspberries, along with a diverse selection of herbs.

De Waelde Tuin is a nature-inclusive eco-farm and garden located on Texel, an island in the Netherlands. Situated on an old abandoned road, it presents itself as a hidden paradise with a focus on sustainable practices, permaculture principles, and connecting with nature. The farm features a historical 6-hectare orchard, home to a variety of apple, pear, plum, and cherry trees, including both classic and forgotten old varieties. A permaculture-based vegetable garden provides an array of fine herbs, vegetables, and unique crops, while a food forest is currently under development.

De Heerlijckheid Brocante is a charming establishment nestled in an idyllic half-timbered house in Oirsbeek, South Limburg. It offers a unique combination of experiences, centered around its inviting teagarden, which is open during the summer months. Here, guests can relax with tea and homemade baked goods, surrounded by Cochin chickens and a traditional bakery. The business features a shop selling brocante items, including vintage home decor. A significant part of its offering is a wide collection of loose teas available online, encompassing green, black, rooibos, herbal, and fruit infusions, many with distinct Limburgse names.

This cooperative farm, Herenboeren Op ’t Lies, is situated on the outskirts of Breda, encompassing approximately 20 hectares. It operates on principles of sustainable, nature-inclusive food production, managed collectively by around 250 member households and a professional farmer. The farm actively avoids chemical pesticides and preventive antibiotics, focusing on regenerative practices that aim to go beyond standard organic requirements and achieve a fully circular system. Members receive a weekly share of fresh, locally harvested produce. While much of the harvesting is handled by the farmer, members have direct opportunities for self-picking. Visitors to the farm can pick fresh herbs from the dedicated herb garden, various fruits from the orchards, and flowers to create field bouquets from the bloom-rich field edges.

Kwekerij Marty is a farm situated in the North Holland dune area of Heemskerk. The farm features a self-picking garden where visitors can gather seasonal flowers and fresh mint, alongside other herbs. In addition to the self-picking experience, the farm offers a range of workshops, including seasonal themes, flower arranging (for traditional, picking, and Christmas bouquets), flower bulb creations, and herb tray making. These workshops often include refreshments and can be arranged for private groups.

Buitenleeft is a green oasis located in the Delftse Hout area, near the city of Delft, dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and connecting people with nature. It operates as a landgoed with various gardens and initiatives, including a self-picking garden, a flower garden, an herb garden, a fruit garden, and a nursery for perennial plants. The core of Buitenleeft’s offering is its self-picking garden, where individuals can become “harvesters” through a subscription model. The harvesting season typically runs from late April/early May until the end of October, allowing members to pick fresh produce once a week on designated days (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday). All vegetables and herbs are grown locally in open ground, without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, adhering to principles of sustainable agriculture.

Landgoed de Brouwketel is an expansive 10-hectare estate and living community nestled in the picturesque Nederrijn floodplains near Huissen, in the Betuwe region. Its diverse landscape combines natural areas, featuring an old river course and hayfields, with an agricultural section managed using Natural Farming principles to promote soil health and biodiversity. The estate offers opportunities for visitors to pick their own produce from its pear and apple orchard. Historically, from 2019 to 2024, a subscription-based self-picking vegetable garden provided members with access to over 60 varieties of ecologically grown vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers, including items like lettuce, carrots, and various tubers. As of 2025, the vegetable garden is undergoing a transition, with a focus on supporting the community’s own needs and external vegetable sales being very limited. Additionally, products such as elderflower syrup, apple syrup, and local honey are produced on site. The farm also sells ethically raised roaster chickens, various chicken organs (gizzards, hearts, liver, necks, feet), and lamb meat packages.

This self-picking farm, Sfeer van Willems, is a sustainable vegetable and fruit garden spanning one hectare, located on the northeastern edge of Wijchen. Run by Frank and Wilma Willems, the farm is dedicated to providing healthy, sustainably produced food, cultivated without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and connecting people with nature through a small-scale, socially responsible approach. Visitors can become “harvest partners” through a subscription, granting them access to self-pick seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers almost every day of the year (08:00-19:00, or until 17:00 in autumn/winter). They receive weekly updates on what is ready for harvest and are encouraged to bring their own bags or crates.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg is a community farm located in Arnhem-Zuid, operating as a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to urban agriculture. The farm’s main goal is to cultivate fresh, organic produce, with most of the harvest being donated to Voedselbank Arnhem (Food Bank Arnhem) to assist those in need. The site also serves as a vibrant green meeting place for volunteers and local residents. Throughout the summer months, from June to September, the farm hosts “Zelfoogst Zaterdagen” (Self-Harvest Saturdays) every two weeks. On these days, visitors are welcome to pick their own fresh produce directly from the fields for a small contribution.

Located in Haarlem, this biological urban farm operates on two sites: ‘De Kas’ (The Greenhouse) and ‘Het Land’ (The Land). It functions as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, where members purchase an annual share allowing them to regularly self-pick fresh produce during the growing season. The farm is biologically certified and cultivates a diverse array of over 40 different types of crops using sustainable practices, focusing on soil health and environmental care.

This self-picking farm, located in Kortehemmen, offers a unique opportunity for visitors to harvest their own fresh produce directly from the land. The garden operates on regenerative principles, focusing on restoring soil health, promoting biodiversity, and avoiding artificial fertilizers and pesticides. The farm primarily features a self-picking vegetable and herb garden, accessible via a seasonal membership running from May to November. Members can weekly harvest from approximately 60 to 80 different types of vegetables and herbs. The selection includes common favorites like lettuce, carrots, and zucchini, alongside heirloom or “forgotten” vegetables such as turnip, kohlrabi, and various cabbages, or carrots in unusual colors. From 2025, a greenhouse will expand the offerings to include tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

De Horsterhof is an organic farm located near Arnhem in Duiven, dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through sustainable food production. The farm cultivates a wide variety of local and seasonal produce using 100% organic and regenerative farming methods. Visitors can engage with the farm in several ways, including a self-picking program. With a self-picking subscription, available from May 10th to November 1st, individuals can harvest their own fresh, seasonal produce and flowers directly from the fields and unheated greenhouses. The farm welcomes self-pickers from Monday to Saturday, between 08:30 and 19:00.

De Nieuwe Akker is a 1.3-hectare self-picking farm situated in the Deventer countryside, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. The farm is dedicated to organic farming practices, meaning no artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or genetically modified organisms are used. It focuses on maintaining healthy, fertile soil through methods like crop rotation and nurturing a rich soil life. In addition to the vegetable fields, a section of the land serves as grassland for organic cows, whose manure contributes to the fertility of the garden. Beehives are also present, provided by friendly beekeepers, which aids in crop pollination and yields local honey. The farm features redcurrant and raspberry bushes along its borders, alongside ample strawberry patches, and a small herb garden for members to utilize. A tunnel greenhouse allows for the cultivation of crops such as tomatoes and for starting plants earlier in the season, with winter purslane available for harvest well into the colder months.

Pluktuin van Geesje is a self-picking farm and garden situated on 2 hectares at the northern edge of the Geestmerambacht recreation area, near Alkmaar. Founded in 2019 by Yoram van de Reep and Sarai de Haan, the farm operates on principles of biodynamic and nature-inclusive agriculture, prioritizing healthy soil, biodiversity, and closed ecological cycles. It is committed to cultivating produce without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, even uniquely refraining from spraying its fruit trees. The farm integrates animals, utilizing pigs to prepare the soil and sheep for grazing, fertilization, and wool production, fostering a comprehensive farm ecosystem.

De Boschhoeve is a delightful nursery, garden, and tea house nestled amidst agricultural fields and mature trees in Wolfheze, near Arnhem. The property features a large and varied farm garden, showcasing vibrant summer and autumn borders, a tranquil shady lane, and an orchard bursting with spring bulbs. A notable highlight is the decorative vegetable garden, where unique vegetables are artfully combined with various flowers, including many summer bulbs. The nursery offers a wide assortment of robust and easy-to-care-for plants, specializing in diverse snowdrop varieties, dahlias, peonies, and spring bulbs. Visitors can observe plants in their full glory in the dedicated mother plant beds. The farm also encompasses a large agricultural barn, which houses a garden shop selling seeds, tools, and gardening accessories, a cozy tea house offering refreshments, and a brocante section with antique and second-hand goods. Throughout the year, De Boschhoeve hosts various events and workshops, with the annual Snowdrop Festival being a particular draw.

De Langendam is a flower farm and garden located in Waspik, Noord-Brabant, offering a variety of activities and products centered around floral artistry and nature. The farm features a flower picking garden where visitors can gather fresh flowers. Additionally, guided wild foraging and herb walks are available, during which participants can discover and pick edible wild plants, herbs, and flowers for creating personalized tea blends. For those interested in cultivating their own blooms, a ‘Sow & Pick’ course teaches how to establish and maintain a cut flower garden, including annuals, perennials, and bulbs like dahlias.

Hof van Gunterstein is an organic farm situated on the historic Gunterstein estate, dedicated to fostering biodiversity, community, and sustainable practices. The farm offers a variety of engaging experiences and products. Visitors can actively participate in harvesting their own food through the self-harvest garden (zelfoogsttuin). As members, they can come weekly during the season to pick a wide array of organic vegetables and herbs. The garden cultivates over 60 different kinds of produce, including turnips and broad beans in the spring, and palm kale and winter purslane in the autumn. For flower enthusiasts, the flower picking garden (bloemenpluktuin) allows guests to gather their own organic flowers from June/mid-July until September.

Biologische Tuinderij Kansrijk is an organic self-picking farm situated in Groenekan, the Netherlands, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. The farm is dedicated to cultivating over 50 different varieties of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and small fruits, ensuring a direct “soil to plate” experience free from pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and artificial fertilizers. Members can purchase a harvest share, which provides weekly access to the garden from May to December to pick their own produce. Throughout the year, harvesters can expect items like turnip greens and radish in spring; zucchini and strawberries in summer; and pumpkin and kale in autumn. A typical August harvest might include celeriac or pumpkin, lettuce or endive, carrots or parsnip, leek or fennel, spinach, potatoes, and mixed beans. The farm employs a ‘solidarity payment’ system, allowing members to contribute according to their financial capacity, and accepts U-pas for harvest shares to enhance accessibility. Self-picking is available on Mondays (9:00-17:00), Wednesdays (14:00-20:00), and Saturdays (9:00-17:00), with harvesters bringing their own tools and containers.

Stadstuin Kweekland is an urban garden and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) initiative located in Arnhem, encompassing an 8,200m² site on a south-facing slope adjacent to Sonsbeek park. It is designed as an “edible landscape,” striving for a diverse array of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and greenhouse vegetables. The garden operates under a foundation dedicated to education, social reintegration, and fostering connections with green initiatives. The primary method for self-picking is through a CSA membership, where individuals purchase an “oogstaandeel” (harvest share) at the beginning of the season. This membership grants unrestricted access to harvest from the garden throughout the season, typically running from April 1st to December 1st, for their own needs.

StadsAkkers Apeldoorn is a self-picking farm and social project located in Apeldoorn. It operates as a non-profit foundation, providing a supportive outdoor environment for individuals seeking work and learning opportunities, including those transitioning back into the workforce or from care institutions. The farm spans 2.5 hectares and cultivates a diverse range of organic and unsprayed produce, holding a SKAL certificate for its biological practices. Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick fresh, seasonal produce through a subscription program, which runs from May through October. Subscribers can visit weekly on Wednesday afternoons, Fridays, or Saturday mornings to harvest 4 or 5 different vegetables and fruits, a bunch of herbs, and regularly some flowers. The expected yield is typically sufficient for 3-4 meals per week per person.

Utrecht Natuurlijk manages a network of five city farms and six city gardens spread across Utrecht, serving as vibrant community spaces dedicated to nature education, sustainable food production, and enhancing urban biodiversity. These locations offer a diverse array of activities for all ages, opportunities for volunteering, and some feature farm shops or cafes selling local and seasonal produce, including items harvested from the gardens and honey from resident bees. The organization emphasizes accessibility, with many sites offering wheelchair-friendly paths and facilities.

De Heerlijckheid Brocante is located in an idyllic half-timbered house at Dorpstraat 35 in Oirsbeek, Zuid-Limburg, offering a serene escape. This establishment features a tea garden, a shop selling vintage items (brocante), floral creations, and a wide selection of teas. The tea garden provides a delightful setting during the summer months, inviting visitors to enjoy tea or coffee with homemade cookies on Fridays and Saturdays. A four-course high tea can also be booked from Monday to Thursday. The garden ambiance is enhanced by Cochin chickens and a historic bakehouse with a working oven.

“Zeeuws Genieten” is a family-run fruit farm and mini-campsite nestled in the polder of Waarde, Zeeland, offering a serene countryside experience. The site features an eatery, “Zeeuws Genieten bij Iris,” which serves homemade dishes and local products, and hosts various events from high teas to pizza nights. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own produce directly from the farm. This includes a variety of small fruits such as strawberries, cherries, raspberries, plums, blackberries, red currants, and pears. Additionally, guests can help harvest vegetables and herbs from a small garden and gather fresh eggs laid by the farm’s chickens. The farm also provides guided tours to showcase its fruit cultivation, and a farm shop sells fresh fruit, juices, homemade jam, and eggs.

Gelukkige Groentes operates two self-picking food gardens located in Malden and Ooij, near Nijmegen, offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model for fresh produce. Members can subscribe for a season, typically from May to December, gaining weekly access to harvest their own vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and flowers directly from the fields. The gardens are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset for subscribers. The farm practices natural-inclusive and regenerative agriculture, focusing on improving soil health and biodiversity without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers. This approach aims to reduce CO2 emissions, minimize plastic waste and food spoilage, and foster a direct, transparent relationship between growers and consumers.

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve is a farm and farm shop situated on the outskirts of Ermelo, in the Telgt hamlet. The farm, run by Erik and Roelie Staal, is primarily a poultry farm raising ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and also keeps sheep. The Landwinkel (farm shop) offers a diverse selection of products, including fresh meat from their own animals—duck, chicken, lamb, beef, pork, and veal—all raised without antibiotics. The shop also features a range of artisanal and regional products sourced from other Dutch farmers, and creates custom or ready-made gift baskets filled with local delicacies, including farmer’s cheese, fruit products, and handmade chocolates.

Stadsboerderij De Sibbe, an urban farm situated on the edge of Sneek, just outside Harinxmaland in Loënga, functions as a sustainable and green meeting place and an ’eco paradise.’ The farm aims to bridge the gap between city and countryside, offering a variety of experiences within its “edible landscape.” The premises feature a large vegetable garden, a food forest for both humans and horses, and its own chickens. De Sibbe provides ecological camping, emphasizing a minimal environmental footprint through solar power, heat pumps for shower water, and the exclusive use of ecological cleaning products.

De Groenhof is a self-picking garden, beekeeping operation, and food garden, inviting visitors to experience sustainable agriculture firsthand. During the summer months, guests can pick a variety of unsprayed produce, flowers, and more, in an environment suitable for all ages. Everything grown here is cultivated environmentally friendly and sustainably, without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. The process is simple: visitors select a basket or container, follow signs to identify what is ripe, and then pick their desired fruit, vegetables, or even a wild flower bouquet from the designated meadow using shears. After picking, items are weighed at the garden shop, which also offers fresh fruit smoothies, herbal teas, and other delightful treats made from garden produce.

Akkerwikke is a certified organic self-picking farm located in Maastricht, South Limburg, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. Members can enjoy a harvest season of approximately 36 weeks, typically from May to December, for vegetables, herbs, and strawberries, and about 20 weeks from June to October for cut flowers. The farm offers an extensive range of produce for self-picking, including over 60 varieties of organic vegetables and up to 20 types of organic herbs. Fruits available for harvest include delicious strawberries, which are typically ready around June for about six weeks. Additionally, there’s a “candy bush” area where members can pick raspberries, white, red, and black currants, and gooseberries. For flower enthusiasts, an array of organic field flowers is available to create weekly fresh bouquets.

This care farm is nestled in a rural landscape, surrounded by beautiful bulb fields. It serves as a day care center, welcoming a diverse range of individuals, including the elderly, those experiencing loneliness, young adults, and people with specific needs such as dementia, intellectual or physical disabilities, psychological issues, or acquired brain injury. The farm offers numerous activities for its participants, from animal care and farm maintenance to a variety of creative pursuits like flower arranging, woodworking, painting, and crafting. A key feature is its picking garden (pluktuin) and vegetable garden (moestuin). Here, visitors can self-pick flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Produce from these gardens is also used in the farm’s kitchen, where participants help with cooking, baking, and making jams and juices. Additionally, the farm processes and sells firewood, which is split by participants.

Boerderij ’t Paradijs, located in Barneveld, is an integrated organic agricultural and care farm nestled in a beautiful, wooded natural area. The farm operates with a focus on connecting people, animals, and nature, guided by a Christian identity and holding EKO-keurmerk and SKAL certifications for its biological practices. As a care farm, it provides day activities and support for various groups, including children and youth with specific needs, adults seeking protected work or a meaningful daily structure, and elderly individuals with dementia or other support requirements. Activities encompass animal care (Brandrode cattle, pigs, 9000 laying hens, and small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, and sheep), extensive gardening, creative tasks, and social interaction. Horse coaching is also available as a therapeutic offering.

De Huppe is an experience farm located on the outskirts of Zwolle, serving as a vibrant place where people, nature, and craftsmanship converge. It functions as a learning and working farm, providing a supportive environment for individuals to grow and develop skills through various activities. The farm features an organic pick-your-own and vegetable garden (“pluk- en moestuin”) where visitors can immerse themselves in sustainable cultivation. From early spring, visitors can enjoy picking fresh tulips, and throughout the summer, they are invited to self-pick a variety of flowers to create unique bouquets. Additionally, edible flowers and herbs are available for picking, perfect for enhancing salads, desserts, or beverages, or for making homemade flower or herb butter.

FrankenFruit is a family-run farm located in Bergen op Zoom, offering visitors the opportunity to pick their own fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the fields. The farm operates seasonally, typically from mid-June to mid-November, with its farm shop having limited opening hours outside this period, usually on Saturday mornings. Visitors can self-pick a variety of produce, which includes vegetables such as kale, Hokkaido pumpkin, celeriac, parsley, lettuce, Swiss chard, Sweet Mama pumpkin, and fennel. Additionally, various soft fruits and plums are available for self-picking in their dedicated orchards and fields. Apples and pears, while sold in the farm shop, are not available for self-picking. The farm also features a flower picking garden with a limited selection.

Fruittuin van West is a bio-dynamic farm and garden located in Amsterdam, inviting visitors to experience nature and harvest their own produce. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 18:00, it features a self-picking orchard, an organic shop, and a garden cafe. The farm emphasizes sustainable and circular practices, holding a Demeter certification. The 6.5-hectare orchard offers a rich variety of fruits for self-picking, with the main season typically running from mid-June to mid-October. A diverse selection of over 20 fruit types includes numerous apple varieties (like Allurel, Elstar, Santana, Boskoop, Rubinette, Opal, Natira) and pears (such as Beth, Conference, Concorde, and Gieser Wildeman). Berry enthusiasts can pick blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, rosecurrants, blueberries, gooseberries, kiwiberries, jostaberries, blackberries, summer and autumn raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, honeyberries, cranberries, and strawberries. Stone fruits such as cherries, plums (including Mirabelle), peaches, and nectarines are also available. Additionally, the orchard grows various nuts, including almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, pecan nuts, and hazelnuts. During colder months, medlars can sometimes be found for picking in the food forest edge.

Hoeve Avondrust is a farm located in Zuidbuurt, near Vlaardingen, offering a range of regional products and a tranquil tea garden. In the tea garden, visitors have the opportunity to pick their own ingredients to enjoy freshly made tea. The farm features a shop that is open every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, with modified hours of 10:00 to 16:00 from October through December. This shop offers a variety of homemade regional products, including diverse jams, soups, real honey, and fresh free-range eggs from the farm’s own chickens. Other items available include pork from their own farm, farmhouse cheese, and a selection of year-round preserves such as chutneys, dessert and BBQ sauces, sambal, mustard, piccalilly, and pickles. The fruits and vegetables used in these products are cultivated naturally without pesticides in the farm’s own orchard and vegetable garden, or sourced from local small-scale growers. Hoeve Avondrust also functions as a pick-up point for BoereGoed orders. Additionally, custom gift and Christmas packages can be created, and the farm offers facilities for educational visits and various arrangements.

This is a vibrant collection of local farms and gardens, offering an authentic experience focused on fresh, regional produce. Visitors are invited to connect directly with the source of their food and engage in various rural activities. A particular highlight for many is the opportunity for self-picking. Guests can personally harvest fresh produce such as cherries, apples, pears, plums, kiwi berries, pumpkins, small fruits, various seasonal vegetables, and a selection of herbs. Many locations also feature beautiful picking gardens where visitors can gather their own fresh flowers to create custom bouquets.

Landgoed Zuylestein is a historic food-producing estate situated on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug in Leersum. This expansive estate, part of the Stichting Twickel, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and fresh, locally sourced produce. Visitors are welcome to explore the extensive forests and walking paths, which are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Guided tours can be arranged for groups, focusing on the estate’s rich history, innovative agricultural techniques in the kitchen garden, or general estate management. A special themed walk through the historic 17th-century kitchen garden is also available every Friday, offering a sensory experience of the diverse plants. Modern technology is embraced with smartphone audio tours for individual exploration.

Nestled in the countryside of Rijsbergen, near Breda in North Brabant, lies Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten, an ecological self-picking farm. This vibrant space operates as a social project, sustainably cultivating a variety of produce with respect for people, animals, and the environment. Beyond its fields, the farm is also home to horses, chickens, ducks, geese, and bees, creating a diverse natural setting. Visitors can participate in several ways: Harvest Participants: By becoming an annual subscriber, individuals can weekly pick their own seasonal vegetables, herbs, and small fruits from April to October. This typically provides enough produce for a week’s meals for the registered household members. Flower Picking: The flower garden is open to everyone without a subscription. From June onwards, visitors can freely pick flowers to create their own bouquets, paying based on the bouquet’s size. Stamp cards and gift cards are also available. Direct Purchase: Loose flowers and any surplus herbs, vegetables, and fruits, along with fresh eggs, can be purchased directly at the farm. Apples, pears, and plums are occasionally available in a small farm shop for an additional charge. Volunteering: The farm thrives on the efforts of volunteers, who can contribute their time, learn about ecological farming, and often take home leftover harvest. The farm offers a wide array of produce for self-picking during the season:

This site describes a collection of fruit orchards and a dedicated picking garden located in Sittard-Oost, Netherlands, with activities centered around pruning, picking, tasting, and enjoying a variety of produce. The network includes the high-stem orchard ‘De Lahrhof’ and the ‘Fruit Oppe Grens’ orchards spread along the German border, which collectively boast hundreds of fruit trees. Additionally, there is the ‘Marina Poussart Picking Garden’. Visitors have opportunities for self-picking directly from these locations. From the ‘Fruit Oppe Grens’ orchards, one can pick apples, pears, plums, cherries, walnuts, and quince. The ‘Marina Poussart Picking Garden’ offers flowers, herbs, and small fruits for self-harvest. Seasonal walks through the orchards also allow for snacking on ripe fruit, specifically cherries in June-July, plums in August-September, and apples and pears in September-October. All self-picked fruit is organically produced and unsprayed.

Utrecht Natuurlijk operates a network of five city farms and six city gardens spread across Utrecht, providing green spaces and educational experiences for people of all ages. These locations offer visitors the chance to engage with farm animals such as donkeys, pigs, cows, sheep, goats, and chickens, and feature accessible natural playgrounds for children. Many sites also include farm shops that sell fresh local produce and cafes offering refreshments. Several of these locations provide opportunities for self-picking:

Utrecht Natuurlijk operates a network of five city farms and six city gardens across Utrecht, designed to connect the community with nature, sustainable food production, and ecological practices. These lively locations offer a diverse range of activities for all ages, including interaction with farm animals, engaging playgrounds, educational workshops, and nature-themed courses. Visitors have opportunities for direct harvesting experiences, varying by location and season. At several sites, such as Eilandsteede, Kasteeltuin Nijevelt, Stadstuin Food for Good, Stadstuin Klopvaart, Stadstuin Zuilen, and Steede Hoge Woerd, flowers are available for self-picking, often for a small fee, allowing guests to create their own bouquets.

This network of city farms and gardens across Utrecht offers urban residents various ways to connect with nature and sustainable living. Visitors can explore vibrant green spaces, interact with farm animals, and engage in numerous activities and educational programs focused on nature, environment, and sustainability. Several locations feature opportunities for self-picking: Flowers: During the picking season, typically from mid-June to late October, various city gardens, including Stadstuin Food for Good, Kasteeltuin Nijevelt, Stadstuin Kanaalweg, Stadstuin Klopvaart, Stadstuin Zuilen, Steede Hoge Woerd, and Eilandsteede, offer self-pick flower gardens. Guests can often collect their own beautiful, unsprayed, bee- and butterfly-friendly bouquets, sometimes for a small fee.

Wenum Hoeve is a farm situated on 25 hectares in the scenic Veluwe region of Gelderland. It operates as a unique combination of agriculture, care, and hospitality. The farm features a pick-your-own garden and flower garden where visitors can harvest fresh produce. Available for self-picking are: Fresh vegetables Flowers, including cut flowers and traditional farm flowers like Dahlias Fresh strawberries Fresh herbs Other seasonal fresh fruit Beyond self-picking, Wenum Hoeve functions as a care farm, offering meaningful daily activities and reintegration opportunities for individuals with physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities, as well as those facing challenges at school or work, and elderly individuals with mild dementia. These ‘assistant farmers’ contribute to various tasks across the farm.

De Zomerschuur is a farm located on the rural Zomerweg in Burgum, Friesland, offering an authentic farm experience rooted in the concept of “real food” – healthy products sourced directly from the farmer. The farm features a well-stocked farm shop selling an array of homemade products such as jams, chutneys, desserts, cheese, vegetables, fruit, vinegar, fresh free-range eggs, herbs, and salads. It also offers unique gifts and responsibly produced calf meat from their own Damkalf farm. A modern cooking studio hosts workshops where guests can prepare various dishes, often using ingredients from the farm’s own gardens and orchard, and inspired by Annie van Dam’s cookbook.

Zelfoogsttuin Haren is a self-picking garden situated at Kerklaan 30 in Haren, offering visitors the opportunity to harvest their own organically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The crops are cultivated naturally and in harmony with the environment. The self-picking season typically runs from April or May through December. To participate, individuals must become members, receiving a weekly email that details the harvest agenda and specifies which crops are ready for picking. The garden provides tools like knives and scissors in the greenhouse, along with bags and boxes for produce. An annual membership costs €325, with payment by installments also available. Currently, the garden has reached its maximum capacity, but a waiting list is available for interested individuals.

Hof Bredelaar is a welcoming self-picking garden situated in Park Lingezegen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Since 2022, this small-scale market garden has cultivated a wide array of fresh, untreated, and organically grown produce, prioritizing healthy soil, biodiversity, and natural balance. Individuals can become harvest members, granting them access to pick their own produce at their convenience, as the garden operates seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The self-picking season spans 30 weeks, typically from May 1st to December 1st.

Boerderij de Buytenhof is a self-picking farm and care farm located in Rhoon, near Rotterdam, offering visitors a tranquil experience of farm life. The farm is dedicated to nature-inclusive agriculture and provides meaningful daytime activities for adults with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities. Visitors can enjoy a variety of self-picking opportunities throughout the seasons: Apples: Available for self-picking from approximately late August to mid-October. Varieties include Delcorf, Elstar, Goudreinet, and Jonagold. Pears: Also available for self-picking from late August to mid-October, featuring varieties like Doyenne de Comice, Conference, and Triumph de Vienne. Strawberries: Self-picking is typically offered for about five weeks around late May to early June. Pumpkins: Harvested by visitors during the annual “Oogstdag” (Harvest Day), usually in September. Potatoes: Can be dug up by hand during the “Oogstdag” in September. Flowers: The flower picking garden is open from June to late September, featuring over 60 different types of flowers, including dahlias, marigolds, daisies, and lavender. Beyond self-picking, the farm boasts a charming tea house (“Theeschenkerij”) serving homemade dishes, cakes, and drinks made with farm-fresh ingredients. There’s also a farm shop (“Boerderijwinkel”) selling local and seasonal produce like fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, meat, eggs, honey, jams, chutneys, and juices. For families, an enclosed playground is adjacent to the tea house terrace.

De Eekhoeve, located in Veenendaal, is a long-standing farm, family-run since 1943, offering a diverse range of experiences. It encompasses a farm shop, a cozy tea house named “Bij Kees & Sien,” a care farm, and expansive picking gardens. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own fresh produce and flowers directly from the gardens. The self-picking options available include: Vegetables Fruit Herbs Flowers, allowing guests to create their own field bouquets, with over 100 varieties of dahlias blooming in the summer months. Beyond the self-picking experience, the farm shop provides a selection of local and artisanal products such as farm cheese, honey, fresh beef from their Hereford cows, local pork, barn eggs, and their unique “Veens Kaatje” (a local egg liqueur). The tea house offers a relaxed setting for coffee, homemade apple pie, lunches, and high teas, featuring a child-friendly menu and a nearby playground. The farm also provides various activities for all ages, including an exploration route with a treasure hunt, and opportunities to meet farm animals like cows, donkeys, sheep, Indian runner ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, and squirrels. Workshops, such as flower arranging, and interactive games are also part of the program. Additionally, De Eekhoeve operates a care farm that supports adults and seniors through day activities focused on animal care and gardening, and offers catering services along with custom gift and Christmas packages for both private and corporate clients.

This network consists of five city farms and six city gardens scattered throughout Utrecht, providing vibrant green spaces for the community. These locations are generally open year-round, offering nature education programs, activities for all ages, and opportunities to engage with farm animals. Visitors can explore extensive vegetable gardens, orchards, and dedicated flower-picking areas. Many sites feature farm shops and cafes that sell fresh, local, and seasonal produce, often including items harvested directly from their own gardens, alongside eggs and honey from local beekeepers.

Utrecht Natuurlijk operates eleven green locations across Utrecht, including five city farms and six city gardens. These sites are open to the public, offering a range of activities, nature education, and opportunities to connect with animals and local food production. Many locations feature farm shops or cafes selling fresh, local produce. For those interested in self-picking, several city gardens provide this experience: At Stadstuin Klopvaart, visitors can pick beautiful bouquets of flowers for a fee from the flower picking garden, typically available from late June. It may also be possible to harvest some vegetables and herbs after consultation with staff. Kasteeltuin Nijevelt allows self-picking of flowers on Friday and Saturday mornings during the summer, and visitors can ask staff about gathering their own seasonal vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Stadstuin Food for Good offers self-picking flowers from mid-June to the end of October, and harvesting of vegetables, fruit, and herbs can be arranged upon request. Stadstuin Kanaalweg provides organic flowers and certain herbs for self-picking at a small cost when they are in season. At Stadstuin Plutodreef, self-harvesting of vegetables and herbs is occasionally possible, requiring prior inquiry with staff. Finally, Stadstuin Zuilen invites visitors to self-pick vegetables from its harvest garden every Friday from May to October, and also offers a flower picking garden open on Sundays from mid-June for creating personal bouquets. What visitors say This expansive urban garden in Utrecht, nestled in the Overvecht neighborhood, is widely cherished as a beautiful and well-maintained green oasis. Visitors consistently praise its stunning grounds, which feature charming winding paths, often covered with wood chips, making it an ideal destination for families with young children to explore and learn about nature.

Utrecht Natuurlijk manages a network of five city farms and six city gardens located throughout Utrecht, offering diverse opportunities to connect with nature and engage in sustainable practices. These green spaces provide vibrant community hubs for visitors of all ages, featuring farm animals, natural playgrounds, and educational workshops. Across several of these locations, opportunities for self-picking are available. Visitors can often harvest their own fresh flowers from designated picking gardens, particularly during summer months. At some gardens, seasonal herbs and vegetables are also available for self-collection, sometimes by arrangement with staff. For example, Stadstuin Zuilen offers self-picking for vegetables every Friday from May to October. Kasteeltuin Nijevelt also allows visitors to gather their own flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits, while Stadstuin Food for Good cultivates vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers for the community, with flower self-picking available during the season. Stadstuin Kanaalweg and Stadstuin Klopvaart also offer self-picking for flowers and herbs, and sometimes vegetables upon consultation. Produce that is not self-picked is often available for purchase at harvest stalls or farm shops located at various sites.

Landgoed de Peerdegaerdt is a historic, seven-hectare estate nestled in Strijen, within the scenic Hoeksche Waard region. This multifaceted center operates as both an animal sanctuary for rescued farm animals—including pigs, ducks, sheep, and horses—and a care farm providing personalized support and day activities for children and adults. The estate emphasizes fostering harmony between humans, animals, and nature through a variety of engaging workshops and activities. These include unique pig-cuddling sessions, interactive experiences for children to connect with rescued animals, and an extensive tour of the grounds. The estate features a beautiful rose and walking garden, as well as a century-old high-stem orchard. Educational workshops on ecological vegetable gardening and permaculture are also offered, guiding participants in sustainable cultivation practices.

Tuinpark Laakzijde is an ecological garden park located in Amersfoort, Vathorst, dedicated to promoting biodiversity and ecological gardening. It serves as a vibrant hub for community interaction and education for both local residents and visitors. The park offers several opportunities for individuals to connect with nature and obtain fresh produce. Through a self-harvest garden, participants can subscribe to a “harvest share” that allows them to pick their own organic vegetables and herbs weekly, eating seasonally. Produce available for self-picking from this garden, depending on the time of year, includes spring items like turnip greens, spinach, and broad beans; summer crops such as tomatoes, beans, and courgettes; and autumn harvests like kale, celeriac, and pumpkins. Other common vegetables often found for self-harvest are lettuce, endive, carrots, potatoes, and cucumbers. Additionally, a flower picking garden operates from mid-June to mid-October, inviting visitors to pick dahlias, marigolds, zinnias, and various other summer flowers.

Biologisch-dynamische Tuinderij Land en Boschzigt is a biodynamic self-picking farm and shop located in ’s-Graveland, with a history of cultivation dating back to 1947. Situated among the ’s-Graveland estates, the farm operates on biodynamic principles, refraining from the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Members can participate in the self-picking program by acquiring a harvest share, granting them access to weekly harvests from mid-April through the end of November, spanning approximately 32 weeks. Produce available for self-picking by members typically includes a wide range of seasonal vegetables such as parsnips, beans, lettuce, leeks, pumpkins, and beetroots. Additionally, members can pick various small fruits and other orchard fruits, culinary herbs, and flowers when they are in bloom.

De Moestuin Maarschalkerweerd is a biological farm and garden located in Utrecht, dedicated to providing a green space for community engagement and social impact. It operates as a social enterprise, offering activation and learning-work programs to individuals who are seeking to re-enter the labor market. Visitors to the farm have the opportunity for self-picking during the harvest season, which runs from approximately April to December. Those with a self-picking subscription can typically harvest 4-5 different types of vegetables and fruits each week. The extensive vegetable garden cultivates over 50 varieties, including capuchin peas, lettuce, beans, palm cabbage, tomatoes, sweetcorn, Jerusalem artichokes, and pumpkins. For fruits, strawberries, red currants, blackberries, black currants, and raspberries are available for picking in season. The farm also features apple, pear, cherry, and quince trees, as well as grapes and figs grown in a greenhouse. Additionally, a dedicated flower field allows visitors to gather their own bouquets, with a colorful selection of blooms such as dahlias, sunflowers, cornflowers, safflower, marigolds, coreopsis, amaranth, wild carrot, summer asters, liquorice plant, snapdragons, verbena, flax, sweet pea, knotweed, love-in-a-mist, and cosmos typically flourishing from July to September. A diverse herb garden boasts 75 types of culinary, medicinal, and dye herbs.

Sprankenhof is a biodynamic garden, shop, and kitchen situated in Udenhout, North Brabant, near Tilburg, offering a tranquil environment. Visitors can experience a biological self-picking garden where they can harvest their own organic fruits and vegetables, aiming to provide food fresher than any other source. While the specific seasonal offerings may vary, the garden is known to include produce such as turnips, pumpkins, bok choy, winter purslane, eggplants, radishes, parsnips, and blackberries for self-picking. The farm provides details on current harvest availability and useful picking tips on-site.

This network of urban farms and gardens across Utrecht offers a variety of green experiences for visitors of all ages. It features five city farms and six city gardens, each contributing to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable city environment. Visitors can enjoy interacting with farm animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, cows, chickens, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds, and cats. Some locations host rare agricultural breeds like Frisian dairy sheep and Blaarkop cattle. The sites also provide natural playgrounds for children to explore, climb, and engage in imaginative play, some even equipped with accessible features. Educational programs and workshops focus on nature, gardening, sustainable food production, and animal welfare.

Boeren in het Bos is a nature farm located in Nijeberkoop, Friesland, dedicated to regenerative agriculture and natural food production. The farm’s philosophy centers on creating a healthy ecosystem, where animals and plants thrive, contributing to healthy food for people. It operates with a mixed farming system, integrating cattle, pigs, chickens, sheep, and other animals that fulfill natural functions within forest, grassland, and vegetable garden environments. The farm offers a self-picking garden, known as a “zelfoogsttuin,” which is open seasonally from May to December. Members can harvest their own unsprayed vegetables, herbs, and flowers directly from the land. Produce available throughout the seasons includes:

Kwekerij de Bascule is a self-picking farm and nursery situated in Hommerts, Friesland, conveniently located near Sneek and Bolsward. The farm is dedicated to sustainable practices, growing all its plants and flowers locally without the use of artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or growth inhibitors, ensuring fresh, seasonal, and natural produce. Visitors are invited to explore the extensive gardens and pick their own selections. The farm provides baskets and shears, allowing guests to gather their preferred items. The self-picking season typically runs from March or April through October, with the garden reopening for self-picking in April 2025.

De Groenerie operates as a dynamic care and experience farm located in Harskamp, committed to honest, fresh, local, and sustainable practices. It offers a variety of attractions and services, combining agricultural activities with recreation and social care. Visitors interested in self-picking can explore the flower picking garden (Pluktuin), typically open from July to October, where they can cut and assemble their own bouquets. Additionally, the farm features a self-harvest garden (Zelfoogsttuin), providing subscribers with the opportunity to pick their own seasonal vegetables and herbs from May to December.

Moestuin Leyduin is a self-picking farm located on the historic Leyduin country estate, situated on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. This one-hectare kitchen garden, supplemented by additional land at Landgoed Berkenrode, operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, inviting participants to harvest their own seasonal produce. The farm is committed to nature-inclusive cultivation, completely free from artificial fertilizers and pesticides, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Members purchase a harvest share at the beginning of the season, which runs for approximately 30 weeks from mid-April to mid-November. The cost of a share follows a solidary payment model, allowing participants to choose from three tiers (e.g., 320, 375, or 425 euros for 2025) to ensure accessibility while supporting the growers. While participation in farm work is optional, volunteers are welcome, and the farm also serves as an accredited learning environment for interns. It functions as a community hub where members can connect, share recipes, and exchange gardening ideas.

Steck Utrecht presents itself as a vibrant green city oasis that combines a garden center with diverse community and nature-focused experiences. Visitors have opportunities to engage in self-picking activities, especially during warmer months. At the Pluktuin Glitter Gladiool, guests can pick their own bouquets of colorful, unsprayed seasonal flowers. For those interested in cultivating their own food, the Zelfoogsttuin De Gagelgaard offers a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members with a harvest share can weekly gather their own vegetables, including Swiss chard, arugula, beans, cabbages, carrots, and various herbs and root vegetables.

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a self-picking farm and garden located on Dorskampweg in Wageningen, welcoming visitors from May 24 to November 1 each year. It offers a unique experience for all ages to harvest their own produce while enjoying the picturesque views of the Wageningse Eng. The farm emphasizes sustainable cultivation practices, growing flowers and fruits without chemical pesticides, with a focus on preserving nature, soil, and biodiversity. Visitors can self-pick a wide variety of seasonal offerings. The selection includes an extensive range of cut flowers, such as peonies, dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, heleniums, globe thistles, and sunflowers, among many others like asters, irises, lilies, roses, and sweet peas. Edible flowers like daylilies, hibiscus, and cornflowers are also available.

Hazelland 10 is an agro-ecological self-picking farm and garden situated on the outskirts of Zoeterwoude, Zoetermeer, and Leidschendam, along the scenic Polderpad route. It operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, inviting individuals to become “harvest companions” rather than customers. Members contribute financially for a season in advance, sharing both the bounty and the inherent risks of farming. From May to November, harvest companions can visit the farm weekly to pick their own produce. Typically, this includes an average of five different seasonal vegetables along with various herbs to enhance flavors. The farm is committed to sustainable practices, having cultivated its land organically since 2000, using organic plant and seed material. It focuses on nurturing a healthy, covered soil with green fertilizers and compost, promoting biodiversity through crop rotation and plant combinations, and entirely avoiding pesticides. The farm aims to acquire Skal organic certification.

Erf Janz is a self-picking farm and garden situated in Voorthuizen, offering a diverse range of activities and experiences for visitors. The core of the establishment is its self-picking garden, where guests can harvest their own produce. Available for self-picking are various cut flowers, allowing visitors to create their own bouquets. The garden also features a selection of seasonal tree fruit and red fruit, including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. The farm operates using natural methods, without pesticides, to enhance biodiversity.

Ús Hôf is a permaculture farm and self-picking garden located in Sibrandabuorren, managed by Bregje and Michel. Operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, the farm is dedicated to growing fresh, pesticide-free produce naturally, fostering a direct relationship between growers and consumers. Members can subscribe annually through a solidarity-based payment system, which allows them to self-pick their weekly share of produce throughout the season, typically from May to December. For those unable to harvest themselves, a vegetable bag service is offered for pickup in Sibrandabuorren, Sneek, or Bolsward. The farm also supplies fresh, unsprayed vegetables to local restaurants and institutions. Ús Hôf champions climate-friendly practices, eschewing artificial fertilizers and promoting soil health. While members are welcome to join volunteer activities, participation in planting and maintenance is not mandatory.

Located in Schaijk, this vibrant community space features a dedicated picking garden, measuring 10 by 20 meters. Visitors can come and gather their own fresh produce from a selection of fruits and herbs. Specifically, guests are welcome to self-pick items such as apples and mint, alongside other varied fruit and herb varieties for home use. The garden area also includes a convenient water tap, providing fresh water, particularly beneficial for children engaged in activities.

Pluktuin Uden is a self-picking garden located on the Hooistraat in Uden, founded by urban farmer Yvonne Ree. The garden operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, allowing subscribers to harvest fresh produce directly from the plants. It is committed to environmental sustainability, utilizing biologically certified starting materials and cultivating with profound respect for the soil and biodiversity, free from pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The farm offers a broad selection of produce for self-picking. Subscribers can gather from over 85 different varieties of vegetables, which include creamy yellow potatoes, crisp lettuce, a diverse range of tomatoes (such as the unique Peruvian purslane), green asparagus, groenlof, summer purslane, zucchini, pointed cabbage, and kohlrabi. For small fruits, the garden yields red, white, black, and pink berries, gooseberries, honeyberries, grapes, Japanese wineberries, raspberries, kiwiberries, and strawberries. The extensive herb garden features more than 80 different herbs, suitable for culinary applications, healthful teas, and, with expert guidance, for preparing medicinal ointments or tinctures. Additionally, the garden cultivates beautiful, often edible flowers, grown naturally for decorative purposes and to attract beneficial insects, while also offering unexpected flavors like the nutty blossoms of overgrown cabbage or chive flowers.

Het Groente Genootschap is a self-picking farm that operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, inviting local residents to harvest their own seasonal produce. The farm adheres to biological and ecological principles, focusing on enhancing biodiversity and soil health. Currently, the farm maintains two active locations. The ‘De Zanderij’ site in Castricum features a self-picking garden and an adjacent ‘BloemenBos’ (Flower Forest). A second location in Heemskerk is situated within a historical vegetable garden and orchard at Kasteel Marquette. Plans are also underway to establish a new self-picking garden in Heiloo, with interest being actively gauged from the community.

This green city oasis in Utrecht provides various opportunities for hands-on harvesting and enjoying local produce. Guests can self-pick colorful, unsprayed flowers at the Glitter Gladiool Picking Garden during the summer months. While often structured around harvest shares, the garden also welcomes individual pickers when there is a plentiful supply of blooms. Additionally, the site features De Gagelgaard Self-Harvest Garden, where members with a harvest share can regularly gather their own fresh vegetables. The seasonal yield from this garden includes chard, arugula, beans, cabbages, carrots, and various herbs. The broader location also encompasses the Voedseltuin Overvecht, a communal food garden where residents contribute to cultivating and harvesting a range of crops.

Pluk Wijhe is a developing orchard and food garden nestled in the picturesque floodplains of the IJssel river, located near Wijhe and conveniently situated between Zwolle and Deventer. This destination offers a blend of recreation and the opportunity to engage with fresh produce. Guests can enjoy overnight stays in a private annex of a former farmhouse, which is equipped with a spacious shower, modern sanitary facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen. This accommodation provides a peaceful and private setting alongside the burgeoning orchard and food garden, complete with a picnic area and fire pit.

Van MOES is a self-picking farm situated at Streekpark Land van Kien in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members can directly harvest their own seasonal, local, and ecologically grown produce. The farm aims to foster a connection between individuals, their food, nature, and the local community. The garden is cared for by two dedicated gardeners, Marianne and Susan, who oversee the planning, sowing, and maintenance of the diverse crops. They employ sustainable farming methods, including no-dig cultivation to maintain soil health, strip cultivation to encourage biodiversity and natural pest control, and crop rotation to prevent soil depletion, all without the use of chemical pesticides.

Heer Ikigai is a foundation located at Noordervaart 30, 1841 HA Stompetoren, that operates a food forest and a self-picking garden. The initiative is rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, aiming to foster a life in harmony with nature, share knowledge, connect people, and promote sustainability within the community, while also providing local, healthy food and an attractive natural landscape. Visitors can enjoy self-picking in the garden, which offers a variety of flowers and vegetables. During the summer, the self-picking garden features flowers such as Hoofdjesgillia, Gypsophila, Coriander, Fennel, Buckwheat, Greater Mallow, Sainfoin, Corn Marigold, Scentless Mayweed, Yellow Chamomile, Flax, Poppy, Sunflower, Cornflower, Phacelia, Common Vetch, Cosmos, Summer Wheat, Summer Oats, Corncockle, Alfalfa, Tickseed (Meisjesogen), Dragonhead, Lavatera, and Camelina Sativa. Fresh organic vegetables are also available for purchase at a small stall located by the roadside.

This biodynamic farm, located at Zandzoom 72 in Emmen, offers visitors the unique experience of self-picking a wide variety of fresh, seasonal produce through a membership program. The farm emphasizes a natural approach to cultivation, fostering a rich biodiversity to protect crops from pests and diseases using ecological methods. Members can enjoy harvesting their own vegetables five days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), with the farm providing tools and clear signage to guide the picking process. The selection of self-pickable produce varies with the season but includes an extensive range of items.

Graashoeve Amelte is a farm located in Drenthe, committed to sustainable practices, animal welfare, and traditional craftsmanship. The farm’s core offerings include natural meat products, such as Black Angus beef and pork, derived from animals that graze freely in local nature reserves. Fresh eggs are also available, sourced from their mobile chicken caravan, alongside raw milk and other dairy items. At the farm shop, visitors can purchase the farm’s own meats and eggs, as well as a variety of organic regional products like organic dairy and cheese, local honey, craft beer, tea, coffee, and handcrafted salves. The farm also prepares homemade frozen meals, jams, and baked goods. A pleasant terrace is open during the summer, inviting guests to relax with homemade cakes and water kefir while observing the farm’s daily activities.

Tuinderij de Hooge Oogst is a self-picking garden located in Tiendeveen, within the municipality of Hoogeveen. Operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, the garden invites members to subscribe for a harvest season and personally gather their fresh produce directly from the land. Visitors to the garden can self-pick a variety of crisp, seasonal vegetables and herbs. The available produce includes items such as carrots, onions, lettuce, beans, and beets, with sporadic offerings of winter vegetables. Beyond culinary ingredients, members also have the opportunity to create their own bouquets from beautiful, colorful, and unsprayed flowers.

De Kruidenstee is a self-picking garden and extensive nature garden situated in Stad aan ’t Haringvliet on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee, conveniently located just 700 meters from bicycle route junctions 85/74. The garden operates on an appointment-only basis from June to September for most visits, though some arrangements, such as High Tea and lunch, are available year-round starting in 2025. The central feature is a dedicated picking garden where visitors can select a diverse range of fresh herbs and edible flowers for consumption. This self-picking experience is offered from June to September, allowing guests to gather their own fragrant herbal selections and determine quantities. It’s important to note that the picking garden is intended for culinary and tea herbs and edible flowers, not for creating floral bouquets. Upon arrival, visitors receive a list of available items to guide their choices.

Groen aan de Gaasp is a self-picking garden and developing food forest situated in Amsterdam Zuidoost, adjacent to the Gaasperplas. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, inviting individuals to become ‘harvesters’ by purchasing a seasonal share, which supports the farm and provides access to fresh, local produce. The garden is dedicated to natural, organic cultivation, completely free from pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Its core mission is to enhance biodiversity and improve soil health through ‘Succession Agriculture’ and agroforestry principles, gradually transforming from an annual vegetable plot into a diverse, multi-layered food forest.

The Martinushoeve is a self-picking farm and small-scale agricultural project located on Keeskesweg in Ossendrecht. It operates on a community-supported agriculture model where individuals and their entire households can participate by becoming “harvest shareholders” through an annual donation. Members gain year-round access to the farm, from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, to harvest their own produce. The farm emphasizes sustainable and responsible practices, cultivating crops biologically without the use of pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, or heating and lighting greenhouses. It focuses on biodiversity, promoting beneficial insect populations and healthy soil life.

Pluktuin De Keet is a self-picking garden and farm located in Vorden, established by Marieke Rossel in the spring of 2022. It invites visitors to enjoy its beautiful, redesigned grounds and pick their own flowers. The flower garden is typically open daily from late June to late September, from 9:00 to 20:00. Visitors can self-pick a diverse range of over 30 flower varieties, including Zinnia, Cornflower (in various colors), Dill, Bells of Ireland, Safflower, Love-in-a-mist, Cosmos, Scabiosa, Marigold, Strawflowers, Larkspur, Salvia, and various ornamental grasses.

Tuinderij Geworteld, managed by Elisiv Lindroth, is an organic vegetable and flower nursery spanning 6000 square meters of open ground and a 300 square meter greenhouse. Located at Krangstraat 11, 5314 AA, Bruchem, the farm focuses on cultivating seasonal produce and blooms with care for the earth and biodiversity, utilizing biological seeds and plant material without tractors or heating. Customers have several options to enjoy fresh offerings directly from the farm:

Oogstland is a regenerative food garden located in Zuidlaren, dedicated to cultivating vegetables, herbs, and small fruits using sustainable practices. The farm operates on no-dig principles, actively working to improve soil health and enhance biodiversity by avoiding pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Its core mission is to connect people with their food, nature, and each other, inspiring local and seasonal eating while reducing packaging waste by having members bring their own bags and crates.

De Pluimerije is a social food garden nestled in the beautiful Drenthe landscape, operating on three hectares of land enclosed by authentic forest walls. This initiative, guided by permaculture principles, focuses on natural gardening without pesticides or heavy machinery, promoting biodiversity and healthy soil. It serves as a place for connection with nature and with fellow human beings, offering a space for peace, reflection, and healthy, sustainably grown food. Visitors can engage with the farm by participating in its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. From spring until autumn (typically mid-May to mid-November), members can self-pick a variety of fresh, seasonal produce directly from the fields. The harvest generally includes an average of six different vegetables per week, with herbs available for free.

Kwekerij van Buggenum is an ecological nursery and self-picking garden situated on Gooreweg in Buggenum. Visitors are invited to enjoy the tranquil setting and pick their own flowers from mid-May through October, with a wide variety including summer and autumn blooms, particularly perennial plants suitable for cutting. The garden also provides the opportunity to pick fresh mint and other herbs from its dedicated herb garden. In addition to self-picking, the farm offers pre-arranged bouquets for purchase, as well as field-grown perennial plants, which are available by appointment from March to April and again from September to November. Homemade products such as bee honey, jams, and fruit juices (made from small fruits) are also sold on site.

This farm and garden is situated on the Hof ter Linde estate in Zeeland, spanning 6 hectares and dedicated to permaculture principles. It emphasizes a harmonious relationship with nature, cultivating pure, nutritious, and flavorful produce through methods like minimal soil disturbance and the integration of animals such as chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep. Visitors can stay in various accommodations, from “back to basic” camping with their own tent or camper in a 3-hectare food forest, to furnished tents or a more luxurious holiday home. The camping facilities are available from April to September.

Sophia’s Tuin is an organic market garden located in Oosterhout/Dorst, dedicated to cultivating and selling fresh, healthy, organic produce. The farm adheres strictly to organic farming principles, abstaining from artificial fertilizers and pesticides, and is certified by SKAL. There are plans for a transition to biodynamic farming by 2026. The core philosophy of Sophia’s Tuin emphasizes a deep connection between the soil, food, the business, the environment, its customers, and the farmers, focusing on nurturing healthy soil to yield truly nutritious food.

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic farm located at Zandzoom 72 in Emmen, offering various ways to engage with fresh produce. The farm provides a self-picking experience, allowing members to harvest their own vegetables daily or weekly from spring until late winter. This caters to individuals and families who desire the satisfaction of an authentic harvest. The farm cultivates a diverse array of produce available for self-picking, which includes: Leafy greens: Endive, various lettuces (Batavia, oak leaf, head, romaine, Salanova, iceberg), spinach, Swiss chard, lamb’s lettuce, winter purslane, summer purslane, leaf mustard, amsoi (Indian mustard), green chicory, and radicchio. Beans: Capuchin peas, snow peas, runner beans, flat beans, fat beans, pole beans, green beans, and broad beans. Root vegetables: Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, red and yellow beets, celeriac, parsnips, turnips, radishes, salsify, carrots, parsley root, and yacon. Cabbages: Broccoli, white cabbage, red cabbage, green cabbage, Chinese cabbage, pointed cabbage, kohlrabi, bok choy, kale, palm kale (Cavolo Nero), and Brussels sprouts. Herbs: Basil, oregano, parsley, and celery herb. Wild edibles: Stinging nettle, wintercress, and sorrel. Fruiting vegetables: Zucchini, cucumbers, orange pumpkin, green pumpkin, sweet dumpling pumpkin, red peppers, tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Alliums: Scallions, garlic, leeks, shallots, onions, and bunching onions. Other vegetables: Green celery, fennel bulb, corn, nasturtium, and rhubarb. Adjacent to the main farm, the Blauwe Bessengaard operates as a separate self-picking garden specializing in fruits such as blueberries, blackberries, tayberries, grapes, medlars, quinces, and apples.

Catharina Maria Hof is a diverse destination located in Kamperland, Zeeland, functioning as a camping site, a care farm, and an art space. The farm features a shop offering a variety of fresh, local products sourced from its own garden, greenhouse, kitchen, and workshop. Here, visitors can purchase organic eggs, homemade jams (including strawberry, plum, rosehip, and berry varieties), honey, fresh vegetables, and herbs. A unique aspect of the farm is the opportunity for guests to actively participate in harvesting, allowing them to dig up carrots and cut fresh heads of lettuce directly from the garden. Delicious organic vegetables and potatoes are also available for purchase.

Ommuurdetuin, also known as The Walled Garden, is an agro-ecological organic nursery situated in the historic vegetable garden of King William III, located between Renkum and Wageningen. Established in 1999, the garden is dedicated to cultivating over 500 varieties of edible crops, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers. It operates on principles of vegan agriculture, focusing on biodiversity and soil health without the use of animal manure. The garden is open to visitors from April to October on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month. A farm shop on site sells fresh, seasonal produce, along with homemade jams, herbal teas, pickled vegetables, and plant materials such as seedlings, seeds, and potato tubers. Adjacent to the shop, a tea terrace offers a pleasant setting to enjoy coffee, fresh herbal teas, and homemade cakes, quiches, or soups while overlooking the garden.

De Pluktuin Rotterdam is a community garden and self-picking farm located at RFCweg/Essenburgpark in Rotterdam, specifically at RFCweg 190. It is accessible every Saturday from 13:00 via a small ferry, which can be found opposite Essenburgsingel nr 103. Established in 2009 by ProGroen, this initiative was created to maintain and enhance the green spaces in the RFCweg/Essenburgsingel area. Visitors to De Pluktuin have the opportunity to engage in self-picking activities. Pumpkins are a prominent item available for picking, particularly featured during Halloween celebrations for carving events. The garden also offers workshops focused on wild foraging, indicating that a variety of wild edibles can be gathered from its grounds.

De Scholte is a multi-generational farm situated in Geesteren, Gelderland, operating as a flower farm, an arable farm, and a care farm. The flower farm, which began in 1980, specializes in various floral services, providing custom arrangements for occasions like weddings and funerals, as well as everyday bouquets. It offers flower arranging courses and workshops, hosts excursions, and organizes seasonal activities such as Christmas inspiration days and summer fairs. A notable feature of de Scholte is its self-picking garden, where visitors can gather their own bouquets. This extensive garden, complemented by an ornamental display, cultivates over 50 types of perennial plants and approximately 40 varieties of annuals, planted in stages to ensure continuous bloom throughout a long season. The picking season begins with early-blooming flowers like tulips and camassia, followed by perennials such as delphinium, peony, and yellow phlomus, and then a wide assortment of annuals, concluding with dahlias and chrysanthemums. Visitors receive a knife and guidance for picking, along with tips for flower care and longevity when checking out.

Pluktuin aan de Brink is a community-based pick garden located in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Netherlands. It represents a residents’ initiative situated in the heart of the Brink. While described as a “pick garden,” the specific produce available for self-picking is not detailed in the provided information. The garden maintains an online presence and can be reached via email at pluktuinaandebrink@gmail.com, with further details potentially available on its website, pluktuinaandebrink.nl. What visitors say This self-picking farm or garden consistently receives high praise from visitors for its beauty and the pleasant experience it offers. Guests frequently highlight the beautiful flowers available for picking, as well as the opportunity to gather fresh herbs for home use. Many appreciate the farm’s well-maintained and beautifully landscaped grounds, noting it as a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sun and greenery. Visitors also commend it as a valuable asset to the neighborhood, benefiting both people and wildlife, and consider it an excellent initiative. It is particularly recommended for anyone who loves flowers.

The Sieradenbuurt is home to a 5.5-hectare Food Forest, established in 2015-2016 through a community initiative with the municipality of Almere. Designed using permaculture principles, this green space serves for urban agriculture, recreation, and education. Visitors can engage in self-picking activities, with available produce including cherries from large trees, as well as apples from an orchard, nuts from various nut trees, berries from extensive berry bushes, and fresh herbs from dedicated mounds. The forest also cultivates grapevines. Furthermore, a local beekeeper offers honey sourced directly from the beehives within the Food Forest.

De Buytenhof is a self-picking farm and care facility situated in Rhoon, near Rotterdam, offering visitors an immersive experience of rural life and sustainable agriculture. The farm features a cozy teahouse that serves lunches and high teas crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients from their own land, complemented by an enclosed playground for children. A well-stocked farm shop also sells pure, local, and seasonal products, including a variety of fruits, organic vegetables, meat, eggs, homemade jams, chutneys, honey, and fresh juices.

De Zonnegaard is a biodynamic farm located in Appen, Voorst, dedicated to sustainable agriculture. The farm employs practices such as meticulous soil care, extensive crop rotation, strip cultivation, and the use of certified organic fertilizers, while also prioritizing the distinct taste of its produce. Fresh produce can be obtained through various channels. An on-site farm shop in Voorst is open on Fridays, offering the farm’s own-grown vegetables, regional and imported fruit, dairy products, eggs, dry goods, and juices. The Zonnegaard also sells its goods at market stalls in Zutphen on Thursday mornings and Deventer on Saturdays. For regular access, customers can subscribe to weekly seasonal vegetable and/or fruit packages, available for pickup at various locations or directly at the farm.

De Groene Schuur is an experiential farm and garden located in Groessen, offering a blend of cultivation, culinary activities, and events. The establishment operates a nursery, a regional shop, and a cooking studio situated within its greenhouses. The nursery cultivates a diverse array of fresh produce year-round, utilizing natural and environmentally conscious methods. In the greenhouses, a variety of tropical and forgotten vegetables are grown, alongside numerous types of peppers ranging from sweet to very spicy, fresh herbs, ornamental fruits, and edible flowers. Outdoors, hundreds of pumpkin and gourd varieties are grown, available from late July, in addition to seasonal potatoes and other vegetables.

Het Zoete Land is an ecological community garden located in Leiden, situated at the corner of Zoeterwoudsesingel and Cronesteinkade, next to the Trigon sports grounds. This publicly accessible farm operates on principles of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), focusing on producing healthy, local food and flowers in a nature-friendly way, aiming to make Leiden greener and healthier. Individuals can participate in the farm in three main ways: as a harvest participant, a flower picker, or a volunteer.

Amelis’ Hof is a biodynamic market garden situated on an approximately one-hectare 18th-century vegetable garden, part of the historic Amelisweerd estate near Utrecht and Bunnik. This farm, which has been cultivating produce biodynamically since 1984, focuses on preserving historical varieties and sustainable farming practices. The garden cultivates a rich diversity of produce, including about 100 different types of vegetables, 25 kinds of herbs, small fruits, and numerous flowers. Among the vegetables are known varieties alongside forgotten ones like primeval beetroot and winter broccoli, and old-fashioned options such as Swiss chard, runner beans, silverbeet, parsnip, and Jerusalem artichoke. Depending on the season, produce also includes strawberries, sprouts, and Moroccan mint. The farm also sells local apple juice and eggs from their rare Uilebaarden chickens.

De Gagelgaard Utrecht operates as a self-picking garden, offering a direct and sustainable way to obtain fresh produce. Members can purchase a harvest share for 435 euros, which grants them weekly access to the garden to pick their own vegetables and herbs from May through December. This initiative emphasizes local, sustainably grown food, cultivated directly from the earth without supermarket intervention or extensive transport chains. The garden is managed by gardener Mark Verhoef, who oversees the cultivation of the produce. It is designed as a beautiful, biodiverse space intended to be a natural food landscape, enriching the urban environment with plants, flowers, insects, and birds, while also serving as a place for learning and community engagement.

Stadsakker Wageningen is a self-picking vegetable farm situated on the Wageningse Eng. It provides an opportunity for individuals to harvest their own produce directly from the fields. The farm originated from the De Nieuwe Ronde initiative and, as of 2024, operates as one of three independent self-harvest gardens. Participation in the farm is membership-based, granting members 24/7 access to the fields throughout the growing season, which typically runs from late April to January. Harvesting is guided by a weekly list indicating available crops, and members are expected to pick sufficient produce for their household’s fresh consumption. Membership fees for the 2025 season are structured based on age: adults pay 255 euros, children aged 0-4 are free, 5-8 years cost 63.75 euros, 9-12 years cost 127.50 euros, and 13-18 years cost 191.00 euros, with a maximum family rate of 765 euros. Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list, with estimated wait times ranging from 2 to 6 years.

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-picking garden established on the historical production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. Operating on the principles of community-supported agriculture (CSA), it invites participants to purchase an annual harvest share, granting them weekly access to harvest fresh vegetables, small fruits, herbs, and flowers during the growing season. The garden is committed to biological farming, prioritizing biodiversity, seasonal cultivation, and maintaining healthy soil without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. This approach aims to provide wholesome food while contributing positively to the environment. Moestuin de Haar also functions as a vibrant community hub, offering various activities such as harvest festivals, workshops, and educational programs for schools. It serves as an inspiring location for team outings and teambuilding, and volunteers are actively involved in its upkeep.

Tuinen van Hartstocht is a self-picking garden located on Boerderij Hartstocht, an organic city farm in Abcoude, near Amsterdam. It operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle, where members pay an annual contribution to harvest their own produce throughout the season. The garden offers two main self-picking areas: The Vegetable Garden: Members can harvest fresh, naturally grown vegetables weekly for approximately 30 weeks, from late April to mid-November. The farm cultivates without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Available vegetables for self-picking include various types of lettuce, bok choy, beets, chard, kale, Tuscan kale, beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, fennel, red cabbage, peppers, and various herbs. They also grow less common varieties like blue kohlrabi, spicy Asian salad, and edible flowers.

De Bloeipleats is a unique community and sustainable living initiative located on an old farmyard in Leeuwarden, Friesland. It operates as a living laboratory, focusing on off-grid living, permaculture, and enhancing biodiversity through the development of an extensive edible landscape and vegetable garden. The site features various tiny house living arrangements and serves as a space for residents, volunteers, and visitors to connect with nature, learn, and contribute to a resilient community.