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Mint farms

Alright, grab your wellies and a sturdy pair of scissors—it’s time to go hunt for mint. Yes, the humble, yet gloriously fresh herb that brightens everything from teas to salads. Across several farms in the Netherlands, you can wander through rows of this leafy joy and pick your own bunch, from April to October with a peak in June to August. It’s as satisfying as it sounds: the moment you snip a stem, that cool, zingy scent hits your nose.

The picking experience: Bring your crew—kids love how easy it is to find; just look for the greenest patch. Don’t be shy: snip the top part of each stem just above a leaf node, leaving at least two or three sets of leaves, and the plant will grow back bushier. Don’t pull, or you may uproot the plant. Go in the early morning, once the dew has dried, when the scent is strongest. Pro tip: ask which mint the farm grows. Peppermint is sharp and strong, great for tea; spearmint is sweeter and milder for cooking.

Once you’re home: Roll the mint in a damp paper towel inside a ziplock bag in the fridge, where it lasts up to a week, and rinse it just before use. At room temperature it wilts quickly. Now, what to do with it?

Tea recipe: Dutch Mint Infusion

10–15 fresh mint leaves
1 thin slice of lemon (optional)
250 ml water, just off the boil
Honey to taste

Place mint and lemon in a teapot or mug. Pour the hot water over, cover, and steep for 5–7 minutes. Strain, stir in honey if you like. Perfect after a day of picking.

Two recipes (because it’s an herb, but we love to cook with it too):

1. Speedy Mint & Pea Pasta

300g pasta (penne or farfalle works great)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan

Cook pasta al dente. In the last minute, throw the frozen peas into the boiling water. Drain, reserving some pasta water. Return to pot, stir in butter, mint, and a splash of reserved water. Toss well, season, and finish with a shower of parmesan. So green, so fresh, so fast.

2. Minty Lamb Burgers

500g minced lamb
3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper
4 burger buns, lettuce, tzatziki

Mix lamb, mint, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper gently. Form into 4 patties. Grill or pan-fry for 4–5 minutes each side (medium-high). Serve in buns with lettuce and a dollop of tzatziki. The mint cuts through the richness beautifully.

Decoration idea (flower-adjacent): Mint makes a surprisingly lovely, aromatic table decoration. Bundle a handful of stems together, tie with a ribbon, and place in a little vase or mason jar with water. Put it on your kitchen table or picnic setup—it smells wonderful. Bonus: you can pluck leaves to freshen up your water or iced tea while you admire your handiwork.

So go on, find a farm, pick a mountain of mint, and let the fresh, cool scent of your own harvest fill your home. You’ll never look at a sad little plastic box of store-bought mint the same way again.

Hortus Populus

flowers, vegetables, herbs, berries
zuid-holland

Hortus Populus in Bodegraven is a community garden where visitors can pick their own vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm grows seasonal produce without pesticides or artificial fertilisers, including Roman varieties such as beans, endive, cabbage, onions, fennel and carrots, as well as herbs like anise, mint and lovage. The vegetable garden is open from March to November, with picking available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 9.00 to 12.30. The flower field, where you can cut your own bouquets, is open from mid-May to November on Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 12.00. Flowers cost €0.75 per stem, and greenery is free. You pay at the farm shop, which also sells preserves, syrups, teas and locally sourced cheese.

Pluktuinderij Aardbei en zo

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-holland

Pluktuinderij Aardbei en zo in Nederhorst den Berg is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest unsprayed strawberries, herbs, vegetables and flowers. The season runs from late May until early October, depending on the weather. Strawberries are the main crop, with a second harvest in late summer. Other produce includes tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, beans, beetroot, fennel, Swiss chard, pumpkins, kale, garlic, onions and dahlia flowers. The farm also grows fruit such as quinces, redcurrants, gooseberries, blackberries and figs.

Groene Pluk | Zelfoogsttuin

vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
flevoland

At Groene Pluk in Zeewolde you pick your own organic vegetables, herbs and flowers from May to the end of November. The farm grows around 30 types of vegetables, including familiar ones such as tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and pumpkins, and less common ones like bimi, salsify and kohlrabi. The selection changes weekly with the season. You also pick herbs and edible flowers from the herb garden. Groene Pluk works as a community-supported farm. You buy a season share, which gives you the right to pick a weekly portion of whatever is ready. The share costs between €395 and €475 for the season, depending on your income. One share is enough for one person or for a couple who eat from the farm three or four times a week. You can harvest from Wednesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 20.00. Each week the farm sends an email listing what is ready and how to pick it. You bring your own bags or baskets.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg

vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers
gelderland

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg in Arnhem is a volunteer-run urban farm where you can pick your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruit. The farm grows seasonal produce from spring to autumn, including pumpkins, potatoes, leeks, radishes, fennel, spinach, courgettes, beans, beetroot, carrots, kale, and a variety of herbs. In summer, you can also pick unsprayed flowers such as dahlias, cosmos and sunflowers, as well as tropical vegetables like tayer, yard-long beans and bitter melon. The farm operates on a self-harvest basis during set days, with prices varying per item or bunch.

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-brabant

Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten in Rijsbergen is a pick-your-own farm where you can harvest organic vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers from April to October. The vegetable season runs until the end of October, while flowers are available from July to October. The farm operates on a subscription basis for vegetables: you pay an annual fee to pick a weekly share of produce, enough for a household. Prices depend on the number of people in your group, with reduced rates for volunteers and those on a low income. Flowers can be picked without a subscription, with prices based on the size of your bouquet.

De Zonnegaard

flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

De Zonnegaard in Voorst is a biological-dynamic farm where you can pick your own flowers, herbs and some fruit. The pick-your-own field is open daily from sunrise to sunset. You pay per stem: €0.40 for tulips and daffodils, €0.50 for other flowers. Scissors, vases and instructions are provided on site. The flower season starts in late March with tulips and daffodils, followed by spring flowers such as aquilegia and honesty. From June to October, summer flowers like cornflowers, zinnias, cosmos, larkspur, monarda and dahlias are in bloom. Some flowers can be dried for winter use. The farm also grows edible flowers, including calendula, cornflower, marigolds and dahlia petals, as well as kitchen herbs and small fruit such as berries and raspberries when they are ripe.

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren

vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-holland

De Wickevoorter Stadsboeren in Cruquius is a pick-your-own organic farm where you harvest vegetables, herbs and flowers directly from the fields. The main season runs from mid-May until Christmas, with limited winter harvests in January and February. You can pick daily from sunrise to sunset. The farm operates as a self-harvest garden (zelfoogsttuin), a form of community-supported agriculture. You pay a fixed fee at the start of the season and then harvest your own produce whenever you choose. Around 50 to 60 types of vegetables are grown each season, along with fresh herbs. A separate flower field is open from July to the end of September, where you can pick seasonal blooms. The farm also offers a vegetable crate scheme, with weekly boxes of seasonal produce available for collection.

Kwekerij en Pluktuin van Buggenum

flowers, herbs
limburg

Kwekerij en Pluktuin van Buggenum is a pick-your-own flower farm near Buggenum in Limburg. From mid-May to October, visitors can cut their own bouquets from the field. The farm grows perennials, grasses and seasonal flowers suitable for cutting. You pay €8.50 for 20 stems or €12.50 for a ready-made bouquet. Some flowers are priced per stem at €1. A subscription for three self-picked bouquets costs €22.50 and can be posted anywhere in the Netherlands.

Bij Buurman

vegetables, flowers, herbs
friesland

Bij Buurman in Kortehemmen is a pick-your-own vegetable and flower garden where members can harvest fresh produce weekly during the growing season. The farm operates on a membership basis, with the season running from May to November. Members pay a seasonal fee—€250 to €350 for adults, with children aged 5 to 17 paying ten times their age and younger children free—and can visit the garden from Tuesday to Saturday between 9.30 and 17.00 to pick what they need. The farm grows around 60 to 80 varieties of vegetables and herbs, including standard crops like lettuce, carrots and courgettes, as well as less common ones such as kohlrabi, parsnips and coloured carrots. A greenhouse now also produces tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Weekly newsletters and orange signs in the garden indicate which crops are ready for harvest.

het Proefveld

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
groningen

At Zelfoogsttuin de Proefvelden in Haren, you pick your own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and mushrooms from late May until December. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including potatoes, strawberries, beans, courgettes, carrots, beetroot, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, radishes, leeks, onions, pumpkins and herbs such as basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and thyme. There are also soft fruits like raspberries, blackberries, red and white currants, and flowers including marigolds.

Hof Bredelaar

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar in Elst is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, various types of lettuce, beans, spinach, radishes, rabarber, kohlrabi, turnip greens, mint, pumpkins, kale, Brussels sprouts, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, carrots, beetroot, sage, thyme and rosemary. The selection changes through the year, with the greatest variety in high summer.

Martinushoeve Pluktuin

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-brabant

At Martinushoeve Pluktuin in Ossendrecht, visitors pick their own vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers and eggs from May to October. The farm grows a wide range of produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, beans, peas, carrots, beetroot, potatoes, leeks, onions, various types of cabbage, spinach, lettuce, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears, plums and cherries. Herbs include basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint and dill. There is also a wildflower meadow and a selection of edible flowers. Fresh eggs are available from the farm’s chickens, and honey from its beehives.

Het Groente Genootschap

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-holland

Het Groente Genootschap in Castricum is a pick-your-own farm where members harvest their own vegetables, herbs, small fruit and flowers weekly during the growing season. The main location, De Zanderij, is a one-hectare plot between the village and the dunes. A second site at Kasteel Marquette in Heemskerk focuses on a historic kitchen garden and orchard, while a third plot in Castricum is dedicated to a pick-your-own flower field. The farm operates on a membership model. For a fixed seasonal fee, members receive a share of the harvest and can pick what is ready each week from May to December. One share covers enough vegetables for one person for a week; households buy multiple shares. The selection changes with the season, ranging from four to ten types of vegetables, plus herbs and edible flowers. In 2026, membership for the Castricum and Heemskerk sites uses a sliding scale based on income: €395, €445 or €525 per adult share. Children under five pick free; older children pay 25% or 50% of the adult price. The autumn-only membership at Kasteel Marquette costs €140 for eight weeks.