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“Bij ons in de tuin” is a self-picking flower garden located in Terwolde, Gelderland, accessible via a sandy path at the end of Melkleenweg. It offers visitors a vibrant flower oasis where they can personally select and assemble their own unique bouquets. The garden emphasizes fresh, locally grown flowers, promoting an environmentally conscious experience by eliminating the need for long-distance transport. Guests are encouraged to wander peacefully among the blooms, enjoying the rich array of colors and scents, and experiencing a relaxing moment in nature, accompanied by the sounds of bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and birds.

Landzicht Biologisch is a 100% certified organic family farm located in Strijen, in the Hoeksche Waard region. Operated by the Visser family (Floor, Ageeth, and Mees), this farm has been cultivating organic produce for over 30 years, focusing on biodiversity through its hedgerows, high-stem fruit orchards, and herb gardens. The farm primarily serves as a link between organic farmers and various businesses, supplying a wide range of organic products to wholesalers, natural food stores, restaurants, and greengrocers. They also offer vegetable subscriptions directly to consumers. Their comprehensive assortment, available year-round, includes a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables, fruits, potatoes, and herbs, sourced from their own fields and from bio-colleague farms. The farm also offers products such as mushrooms, dairy, eggs, bread (including spelt bread made from their own cultivated spelt), and dried goods.

Located in Toldijk, between Zutphen and Doetinchem, Biotulips & Bioflowers is a family-run, Skal-certified organic farm dedicated to cultivating a diverse range of flowers without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers, prioritizing sustainability and biodiversity. The farm offers various self-picking opportunities throughout the seasons: Visitors can pick their own tulips outdoors in April. Alliums are available for self-picking in May. A Summer Flower Picking Garden runs from June to October, providing subscription holders with the chance to pick from over 40 different varieties of flowers. In response to popular demand, dahlias are also slated for increased availability in the picking field for future seasons. A special Kids’ Picking Garden allows children to engage in gardening and pick their own flowers from mini-plots. Beyond the self-picking fields, the farm features a self-service flower stall, open seven days a week from 9:00 to 20:00. Here, customers can purchase fresh biological tulips from January until Easter, peonies from May to mid-June, and seasonal field bouquets from June to September, which often include dahlias, gladioli, and sunflowers. Biological bulbs for spring bloomers are available from September to December, and dahlia tubers are offered for pre-sale starting in November. The farm also provides custom organic floral arrangements for special occasions such as weddings and funerals, and an online webshop complements their offerings with subscriptions and various flower products.

This self-picking flower farm, known as Bloemenliefde, is located in Ouddorp at Hazersweg 56. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own fresh flowers to create personalized bouquets. For those in a hurry, ready-made bouquets are also available. In addition to self-picking, Bloemenliefde provides various services and activities. Workshops are regularly held for both adults and children, teaching participants how to arrange flowers. The farm also offers flower subscription services for a continuous supply of fresh blooms. Specializing in wedding floral arrangements, they design bridal bouquets, corsages, and decorations for vehicles and venues. Businesses can also utilize their services for office floral decor or as thoughtful gifts for clients and employees. Furthermore, a shop on the premises sells loose greenery and a range of floristry craft supplies, including oasis, wreaths, rings, wire, staples, and skewers for DIY projects.

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.

The Wildeling is a garden dedicated to flowers, fostering a connection with nature and the rhythm of the seasons. Visitors can experience self-picking moments within the garden, where they are invited to wander among the blooms and intuitively create their own bouquets. The self-picking garden operates seasonally, typically welcoming visitors from May through October, and closes during the autumn and winter months. During November and December, the farm crafts and offers seasonal wreaths for order.

FlowerWise is a flower garden, known as ‘Un bietje groen’, situated at Koningshoeven 62 in Tilburg. The garden is managed by Fennie, who focuses on cultivating flowers and other plants using pesticide-free methods and in harmony with nature. The garden primarily serves as a venue for workshops and educational programs. Visitors can participate in various seasonal workshops designed to teach skills like arranging bouquets, creating (dried) wreaths, and learning the process of sowing, transplanting, and cultivating flowers and vegetables.

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.

Dahlia Pluktuin op de Grenshof is a self-picking flower garden situated on Boerderij de Grenshof (Grenshof Farm) in Groesbeek, a Dutch village recognized for its rolling hills and vineyards. Owned and operated by Jenny Albers and her husband Bob, the garden invites visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings and pick their own bouquets. Jenny, who has lived at the farm since 2017, developed her passion for gardening there and is enthusiastic about sharing the beauty of her dahlia garden.

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.

Janmaat Plantenteelt is a multi-generational farm located in Bruinehaar, offering a vibrant array of seasonal products and activities. Visitors can immerse themselves in the experience of a pick-your-own garden, available for various crops throughout the year. For self-picking, the farm features: Tulips: Typically available in April, however, the tulip pick-your-own garden will not be open in 2025. Farm stand sales are usually still an option during the season. Dahlias: From mid-August through October, a colorful dahlia pick-your-own garden invites guests to harvest their own bouquets. This garden may also include other seasonal cutting flowers. Pumpkins: In September and October, a dedicated pumpkin pick-your-own patch offers a wide variety of shapes and sizes for visitors to choose from. Beyond the self-picking opportunities, Janmaat Plantenteelt also operates a farm stand where pre-cut bouquets of tulips, peonies (May/June), and dahlias are available, alongside pumpkins and other decorative items. Peonies, however, are exclusively sold at the farm stand and are not available for self-picking. The farm also sells dahlia tubers in the spring.

Koningshof is an urban agriculture initiative situated on the eastern outskirts of Utrecht, established in 2012. Its mission is to safeguard and enhance the region’s agricultural heritage while connecting people with a healthy and sustainable food system. The farm serves as an educational hub for all ages, offering opportunities to learn about cultivating, harvesting, preserving, and preparing homegrown vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Visitors can engage with the farm through several avenues:

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.

Moestuin Vollenhoven is a historical and regenerative kitchen garden nestled on Landgoed Vollenhoven. This garden operates with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, cultivating all its produce biologically without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. It features unique historical glasshouses dating back to 1800 and 1854, which are still actively used today. Visitors to Moestuin Vollenhoven can engage in several activities and offerings: One of the primary self-picking activities is flower picking, available throughout all four seasons using a special clipping card. The variety of flowers for self-picking changes with the seasons:

Natuurboerderij KipEigen, located in Loosdrecht, is a regenerative farm dedicated to producing pure, unsprayed food on living soil, with an emphasis on nature restoration. The farm operates on agro-ecological principles, integrating chicken and sheep farming with vegetable, herb, and fruit cultivation to create a balanced, climate-positive ecosystem. Visitors can enjoy fruit picking days during summer and late summer, offering a chance to self-pick various types of fruit from the high-stem orchard, notably apples.

Pluk Vrolijk is a self-picking garden that invites visitors to harvest their own colourful field bouquets. The garden specializes in flowers, with Dahlias being a prominent feature, and visitors can also pre-order dahlia tubers for home cultivation. The self-picking season typically runs from mid-July to the end of September. During these summer months, guests can create their own bouquets from the unsprayed flowers in the garden. In addition to the flower-picking experience, Pluk Vrolijk, in conjunction with its catering arm Bak Vrolijk, offers a range of homemade treats available for pre-order. These include various cupcakes (such as lemoncurd, raspberry, vanilla, coffee, caramel, rosehip, and seasonal specials), cake-bars, celebration cakes, mini cake loaves, pie tasting boxes, and picnic boxes. Vegan and sugar-free options, like coconut cake, are also available. Ordered items are picked up at a designated spot near the garden, allowing visitors to enjoy them in simple, mobile seating areas scattered throughout the orchard, provided they have also picked flowers.

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.

Plukplaats is a self-picking garden located in Schinnen, at the corner of Hegge-Eyskensweg. Visitors can pick their own flowers at this location. It also functions as a refreshment stop. The garden has been active for several seasons, with references to operations from 2022 and plans extending to 2025. What visitors say Visitors consistently praise this self-picking garden for its beautiful and diverse array of flowers, making it an ideal spot for gathering fresh blooms. Guests appreciate the convenience of selecting their own flowers and the straightforward QR code payment system. The presence of friendly pigs adds a charming touch to the experience. While the garden maintains limited opening hours, this often contributes to a wonderfully quiet and serene atmosphere for visitors.

Pluktuin ’t Lage Erf is a self-picking flower garden located at Laagerfseweg 30 in Woudenberg, offering a serene outdoor experience for visitors to create their own fresh bouquets. Founded in 2023 by Marieke, the garden provides a space to enjoy colors, fragrances, and relaxation. The garden is open for self-picking on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 15:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 15:00. The self-picking season begins in April with tulips, followed by a variety of pick-your-own flowers available from July through October. The garden is currently closed for the season but reopens in April. Due to potential weather-related closures, visitors are advised to check the website, Instagram, or contact the garden before planning their visit.

Bloemen Pluktuin Afferden is a self-picking flower garden located in Afferden. It engages with its community through a public Facebook group, which has 761 members. The primary activity offered is the self-picking of various flowers. Discussions within the garden’s community occasionally touch upon the origins of the blooms, with references to “knollen” (tubers or bulbs) in relation to specific flowers. What visitors say Visitors consistently give this self-picking farm high praise, commending its beautiful and meticulously maintained garden. Guests particularly appreciate the wide variety of flowers available, which are described as not only stunning when picked but also lasting beautifully. The peaceful setting contributes to an overall pleasant experience for everyone. A notable highlight is the exceptional helpfulness and welcoming demeanor of staff member Annet, who ensures every visitor feels at ease. Moreover, the farm offers a delightful and engaging experience for children, making it an ideal family destination.

Bloemfontein Bergen is a self-picking flower garden situated at Groeneweg 8a in Bergen (Noord-Holland). It offers visitors the opportunity to create their own vibrant bouquets by hand-picking a variety of seasonal blooms. The garden provides a diverse selection of flowers for self-picking throughout the growing season: Tulips: Over 100 different varieties are available from April to early May. These are picked by gently pulling them from the ground, bulb and all. Peonies: These beautiful flowers bloom for approximately two weeks at the beginning of May. Summer Flowers: From mid-May through July, the garden features a colourful array of summer blooms including peonies, lupines, alliums, and irises. Irises are pulled with the bulb, while others are cut. Dahlias: Later in the summer, from July through September, a large selection of dahlias is available, alongside gladioli and sunflowers. These varieties require cutting with shears. Visitors can park on-site and follow a designated route to the picking fields. For tulips, no cutting shears are needed, and picked flowers are counted and bound by staff. For most other varieties, it is recommended to bring one’s own cutting shears. After picking, guests can relax and enjoy coffee, lemonade, cake, or banana bread at a dedicated shed, with coffee and tea services available on weekends. Payment can be made by card or cash.

De Bloemweide is a self-picking flower garden located in Malden, offering visitors a unique opportunity to create their own bouquets. The garden is distinctively bordered by a horse meadow, providing a serene backdrop of grazing horses for an especially tranquil picking experience. Guests can wander through the fields and choose from a wide array of seasonal blooms. The variety available changes throughout the year, but commonly includes flowers such as cosmea, dahlias, sunflowers, scabiosa, cornflowers, gypsophila, thistles, rudbeckias, and zinnias. Special tulip picking days are also a seasonal feature.

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.

Vereniging EreBloem is a community-driven picking garden located in Nieuwegein. This neighborhood association aims to bring residents together, fostering connections in a friendly, sustainable green environment. The garden is maintained and cultivated on a voluntary basis, serving as a central point for community engagement. Visitors can enjoy self-picking a variety of produce from the garden. These include vegetables from its dedicated vegetable patch, fruits from espalier fruit trees, and various berries from the berry bushes.

Forever Flower Crafts is a garden and craft establishment focused on cultivating and offering fresh, ecologically grown flowers. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own bouquets from the “Pluktuin,” which translates to a pick-your-own or cutting garden. The self-picking garden is typically open from June to October, operating on a self-service basis at Zorghoeve de Malbergh in Beek en Donk. It welcomes visitors on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 16:00, with reduced hours until 12:00 during school holidays. Instructions for picking are provided on a board, and necessary tools such as scissors, buckets, and elastic bands are available. Staff from the care farm can assist if required. Payment methods include cash or scanning a QR code. A medium-sized bouquet, containing approximately 20 stems, is priced at €7.50. The focus for self-picking is primarily on seasonal cut flowers, including varieties like alliums, kniphofias, columbines, tulips, and dahlias, among others.

Glitter Gladiool is a self-picking flower garden situated on a meadow next to Tuincentrum Steck in Utrecht. This garden cultivates approximately 50 different varieties of flowers, all grown in a nature-friendly manner, meaning they are seasonal, pesticide-free, and locally sourced. Visitors can self-pick a wide array of flowers, with the selection varying weekly and being most diverse during the summer months. Access to the garden is primarily facilitated through a harvest share subscription, which offers exclusive picking rights from early July through mid to late October. Subscribers can choose between weekly or bi-weekly picking options, allowing them to harvest 20 flower stems per session. While primarily for subscribers, the garden may occasionally open its gates to non-subscribers during periods of abundant blooms. There are also ambitions to extend the picking season to include spring and autumn offerings from 2026.

Pluktuin Maarsbergen Maarn is a natural, small-scale self-picking flower garden located at Halmweg 1 in Maarn. The garden is open for visitors to pick their own flowers from June through September. Regular opening hours are every Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM. Should the Wednesday be rainy, the garden endeavors to open on a Thursday or Friday evening instead. Groups of 10 or more persons can arrange a picking session by appointment. Visitors are encouraged to bring a bucket to keep their freshly picked flowers hydrated.

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.

The Plukweide is a self-picking flower garden located on the outskirts of Haarlem, at Tennispad 2, along the Spaarne in the Schalkwijk district. Operating seasonally from approximately June through October, until the first frost, the garden is freely accessible every day from sunrise to sunset. Visitors to the Plukweide can pick their own bouquets, each typically comprising 20 to 25 stems. A single bouquet costs €10. For those wishing to visit more frequently, a punch card is available for €45, allowing 5 picking sessions during the 2025 season. Alternatively, a €150 annual subscription for 2025, known as a ‘Plukdeelnemer’ membership, offers the opportunity to pick a fresh bouquet every week throughout the season.

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.

This self-picking farm, known as “Beleef het en eet het” (Experience it and eat it), offers visitors the opportunity to become a farmer for a day and harvest their own food. Guests can venture into the fields to gather produce, providing an educational experience, especially for children, to learn about where their food comes from. Produce available for self-picking includes potatoes and a variety of fresh vegetables. After harvesting, visitors can unwind on a straw bale and enjoy delicious fries made from the farm’s own potatoes.

Located in Cadzand, Zeeland, Essenhoeve is a traditional farm offering a serene getaway with various amenities. A key feature is its charming flower picking garden, which opens daily from 9:00 to 20:00, typically starting each July. Visitors can enjoy the experience of creating their own beautiful bouquets by selecting and cutting vibrant summer flowers that flourish on the Zeeland clay. All necessary materials for arranging a bouquet are provided on-site. The cost of a self-picked bouquet is determined by its size, with prices ranging from approximately €4 for a smaller bunch to around €10 for a more substantial one.

Bloemenboerderij Hemmekink is a flower farm and tea garden situated in Zelhem, Gelderland, within the scenic Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. This welcoming destination offers visitors a chance to craft their own unique floral arrangements in its self-picking garden and enjoy refreshments in its charming tea and coffee garden. In the self-picking garden, guests can explore and gather a variety of blooms, including dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, sunflowers, and other flowers and grasses. All flowers are grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Pre-arranged bouquets are also available for those who prefer not to pick themselves.

Bloementuin Plukgeluk is a self-picking flower garden nestled in the scenic area of Bingelrade. This 2000 square meter garden comes alive with vibrant blooms from late May through October, cultivating approximately 150 varieties of flowers without the use of chemical pesticides. Visitors can pick a wide array of seasonal flowers, beginning with spring bloomers such as sweet William, lupine, cornflower, and delphinium, followed by an abundance of summer flowers. Guests are provided with a bucket and scissors upon arrival. A substantial bouquet, typically around 25 stems, costs €17.50, with flexibility for smaller or larger arrangements. The garden also offers gift vouchers and multi-pick cards for convenience and value.

Boer Gijs, operating as Fruitbedrijf Jongerius, is a family-run orchard business located in Houten, situated between Utrecht, Houten, and Nieuwegein. The farm features an orchard shop, open every Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00, where visitors can purchase delicious fruit. During the harvest season, the farm offers a unique self-picking experience. Guests are invited to pick their own fresh fruit directly from the orchard, which primarily consists of apples and pears. A special highlight is the Zonneglans apple, a unique new yellow variety known for its sweet, tart flavor, firm bite, and low allergenic properties, also available as 100% pure apple juice. In addition to fruit, visitors can also pick their own flowers from dedicated flower strips within the orchard. The farm cultivates fruit on 28 hectares and stores its produce sustainably year-round using cooling facilities powered by solar panels.

Van Ginkel fruitteeltbedrijf is a fruit cultivation company situated in Achterveld, at Emelaarseweg 3b. It is located in the rural area between Leusden, Achterveld, and Hoevelaken, to the east of Amersfoort. The farm’s primary focus is on blueberry cultivation, which is grown on the largest scale. Visitors have traditionally been able to self-pick blueberries, with their harvest season typically running from early July until late August. In addition to blueberries, the farm also cultivates plums, which are harvested from mid-July to mid-September, and figs, picked from early September to mid-October.

Located in St. Odiliënberg, nestled within the ‘De Linnerheide’ nature reserve, this farm, known as Het Akkertje, specializes in cultivating a vast array of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits. The highlight of the year is the annual “Pumpkin Days” event, typically held over a weekend in September (e.g., September 13-14, 2025) at the picturesque Landgoed Frymerson. During these days, visitors can admire over 150 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits, enjoy various culinary delights made from pumpkin such as soups, burgers, and cakes, and take home free pumpkin recipes. The event also features floral arrangement displays and demonstrations, as well as activities for children including pumpkin carving, a bouncy castle, and play areas with straw bales. Giant pumpkins are showcased, and there’s a cozy terrace offering refreshments.

Kwekerij de Haar is a self-picking farm and specialized rhododendron nursery located at Kippershoekweg 4c, 7642 NE Wierden. This family-owned enterprise, with a history in fruit farming dating back to the early 20th century, has been under its current family’s ownership since 1974 and has evolved to combine its horticultural work with social care initiatives. The farm offers a self-picking experience for small fruits, which typically begins in early July. Visitors can pick blueberries in July and blackberries in August. Self-picking is available from Monday to Thursday, between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Upon arrival, an empty bucket is provided, and the collected fruit can be weighed at the counter, with all fruit costing 6 euros per kilogram.

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.

This location, known as Camping ’t Zeeuws Knoopje, is nestled on a historic monumental farm in Aagtekerke, Zeeland, combining a tranquil mini-campsite with an active arable farm. It offers a variety of accommodation options, including 20 spacious camping pitches and four unique rentals: a holiday home (’t Boerenhuis), a chalet (’t Zwaluwnest), a refurbished former pigsty (’t Varkenshokje) for trekkers, and a fully-equipped caravan (’t Koekoeksnest). Guests have the opportunity to delve into the world of arable farming, with the resident farmer cultivating a diverse range of crops such as potatoes, onions, sugar beets, wheat, barley, grass seed, and brown beans. Educational excursions are offered to explain the agricultural process, and visitors are even welcome to assist with the harvest of potatoes and onions during the appropriate season. For those interested in floriculture, a designated area allows for the self-picking of flowers with a special picking voucher.

Blauwe Bessen Berkelland is a self-picking garden that specializes in blueberries. Visitors can pick 100% unsprayed, fresh blueberries from hundreds of bushes on the farm. The garden cultivates several highbush varieties, including Brigitta Blue, known for large, sweet berries, and Liberty, which offers a crisp, fresh, and sweet taste and is particularly easy to pick. From 2024, the early-ripening Duke variety will also be available, producing large, fresh berries that maintain good flavor even with less sun.

Bloemenpluktuin Eikenburg is a flower-picking garden and idyllic spot located in Eindhoven-Zuid on the Eikenburg estate. The garden invites visitors to engage in self-picking activities during its season, which typically runs from around June to mid-October, depending on the weather. The sole produce available for self-picking are naturally grown, local seasonal flowers. These flowers are cultivated in the ground without harmful chemicals, utilizing organic compost and focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy picking amidst butterflies, bumblebees, bees, various birds, and squirrels. For a fixed price, ranging from €11 to €31, guests can gather a bouquet, and it is recommended to bring scissors and, if possible, a bucket to keep the flowers in water. Payment can be made via QR code, payment request, picking voucher, or subscription.

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.

Charlotte’s Pumpkins (Charlotte’s Pompoenen) is a specialized farm located in IJzendijke, focusing predominantly on pumpkins and related produce. The main pumpkin season runs annually from September 1st to October 31st. During this period, visitors can explore a dedicated pumpkin path and witness the cultivation of over 400 different varieties. Guests have the opportunity to self-pick their own produce, primarily pumpkins, as well as gourds, ornamental cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines, which are all part of the seasonal offering.

Corien Veron Bloemwerken Esbeek features a delightful self-picking flower garden, which is typically open from June through the end of September. Here, visitors can hand-pick a diverse array of colorful blooms. The garden cultivates approximately 50 to 60 varieties of flowers, all locally grown, organic, and unsprayed. Among the selection available for picking are asters, sunflowers, phloxes, cosmos, zinnias, dahlias, and various grasses. Pre-arranged bouquets are also available for purchase.

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.

Elisabeth Hoeve, an agricultural farm run by the Ham brothers, Jan and Ben, is located in Nieuw-Vennep. This fourth-generation family farm has expanded its traditional arable farming of potatoes, onions, beets, and wheat to offer various activities for the public. One of the main attractions is the self-picking garden, where subscribers can harvest fresh, seasonal vegetables weekly. The garden is open from mid-May to the end of November, Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 to 17:00. Examples of produce available for self-picking include parsnips, beans, and lettuce, among other seasonal vegetables.

Located on the fertile clay soils of Noord-Beveland in Zeeland, this farm and garden benefits from abundant sunshine. It operates a shop, open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM during the pumpkin season, which typically runs from August through December. Here, visitors can find a diverse range of over 50 varieties of edible and decorative pumpkins and gourds, including large Halloween pumpkins. The farm features an extensive pumpkin garden, inviting guests to explore various types of pumpkins, bottle gourds, and even artichoke fields. Additionally, there is an expanded picking garden, which typically opens from July. In this self-picking garden, visitors can gather flowers from over 60 different types, including a dedicated dahlia picking garden and a perennial garden. Shears and elastic bands are provided for convenience.

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.

Decohof Kwekerij Overgoor is a biological nursery and farm located in Hoonhorst, Overijssel. The establishment operates on a principle of collaboration between people, plants, and animals, utilizing only natural resources. It abstains from chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers, prioritizing biodiversity through methods like leaf mulching, extensive tree lines, shrub layers, and strips of herbs and wildflowers. Various animals, including pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, and guinea fowl, contribute to natural fertilization, weed control, and insect management, fostering a robust and resilient ecosystem. The farm is biologically certified or in the process of obtaining its certification.

Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten is a farm located in Sint-Michielsgestel, featuring a nursery, a self-picking garden, a flower shop, and a teahouse. The nursery operates from March to June and again from September to mid-November, offering a diverse selection of seasonal flowers and plants for both spring and autumn, including spring violets, bedding plants, hanging baskets, tub plants, and various herbs such as basil, chives, dill, coriander, rosemary, and thyme.

Boer Erik is a farm located in Loenen aan de Vecht, situated between Amsterdam and Utrecht. It invites visitors to experience fruit growing firsthand, from observing trees in blossom in spring to seeing ripe fruit in the orchards. The farm offers self-picking opportunities for apples during dedicated apple-picking days in September. Many individuals and school groups assist in harvesting the apples. Beyond self-picking, the farm provides access to other fresh produce. In summer, visitors can observe cherry harvesting and enjoy freshly picked cherries on the spot. Sweet, extra-ripe strawberries are also available for direct purchase. Additionally, fresh raspberries, blackberries, and red currants are sourced from friends of the farm.

Van der Aarde is a family farm located at De Hout 13 in Hem, with a heritage spanning over 100 years. The current fifth generation is dedicated to environmental sustainability and has transitioned the farm to entirely organic cultivation, officially certified by SKAL since September 2023. While the farm has historically grown a variety of produce including grapes, berries, and vegetables, its present focus is primarily on pears, such as Conference and Doyenne du Comice, alongside some apples for local sales.

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 farm, located in the Wehlse Broeklanden near Wehl, is a diverse agricultural enterprise cultivating sweet cherries and raising Dexter cattle and pigs. During the summer season, visitors have the opportunity to self-pick sweet cherries from the farm’s 1.5-hectare orchard, which cultivates approximately 15 different varieties. The cherry season typically runs from mid-June to early August. The farm features a “Landwinkel” (farm shop) that offers a broad selection of local and homemade products. These include fresh fruits and vegetables (with some produce like Agria potatoes, turnip greens, greenhouse beans, vine tomatoes, chicory, apples, and pears sourced from regional growers), various cuts of meat from the farm’s own Dexter cattle and pigs, artisanal cheeses and dairy products from local producers (such as organic goat cheese and buffalo yogurt), a range of homemade salads, and ready-made meals. Additionally, the shop provides farmer’s delicacies such as juices, nuts, chocolates (including cherry bonbons), cookies, local honey, wines, and gift baskets.

Zwolse Stadslanderijen is a cooperative of organic farms and growers located in and around Zwolle, Netherlands. The initiative aims to provide local, fresh, and organic produce directly to consumers, fostering a healthy food system while restoring the surrounding soil, nature, and landscape. Visitors are welcome to explore the farmlands, with several locations offering direct sales through farm shops, milk taps, and self-service automatons. Among its member farms, there are specific opportunities for self-picking:

Overesch Ecological Agriculture is a farm situated at Hondemotsweg 40, 8101 NJ Raalte, rooted in a history dating back to 1798. The farm is dedicated to ecological principles, emphasizing harmony with nature, animal welfare, and sustainable practices free from pesticides and artificial feeds. It operates as a mixed farm, raising Brandrode cattle and pigs, and cultivating a variety of arable crops and vegetables. The pigs enjoy a dedicated mud pool and can be observed from a “skybox” viewing area, highlighting the farm’s commitment to their well-being.

Located in Mookhoek, this establishment functions as both a self-picking garden and an outdoor care facility for children and youth aged 4-18, focusing on nature-based development and building self-confidence. The income generated from the picking garden directly supports the care foundation. The self-picking garden is scheduled to reopen on August 9, 2025, and will be open to visitors on Saturdays from 13:00 to 16:00. Guests can choose to pick a beautiful bouquet of flowers from both perennial varieties like roses, viburnum, aquilegia, lupines, anemones, and verbena, as well as annuals such as sunflowers, mallow, zinnia, tanacetum, and even peonies.

Ut Ouw Goed is a self-picking garden and food forest located at Middelstraat 41, 5176 NH De Moer, managed by the Van Laarhoven family who transformed a former tree nursery into this diverse outdoor space in 2017. The farm offers a rich variety of produce for self-picking, including a wide array of fruits such as apples, pears (eating, stewing, and quinces), apricots, nectarines, persimmons, peaches, cherries, plums, figs, medlars, mulberries, raspberries, red currants, blueberries, grapes, blackberries, and strawberries. Various nut trees are also present. For vegetables and herbs, visitors can pick rhubarb, along with other seasonal vegetables and herbs. The flower picking garden allows visitors to gather their own bouquets from an assortment that includes Gypsophila, Peonies, Lavender, Anemones, Persicaria, Daisies, Sedum, Lupines, Coneflowers, wildflowers, and flowers suitable for drying, as well as Butterfly bush.

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.

’t Blommerondje is a pick-your-own garden and tea garden located in Zeeland, offering a pure experience for visitors. The main attraction is the pick-your-own garden, where guests can harvest their own fresh bouquets of flowers. This garden operates on a self-service basis, with payment available via QR code or cash. Beyond flower picking, the location features several other attractions. There is a tea garden offering coffee, tea, soft drinks, and pastries, as well as options for high tea and picnic baskets. While the pick-your-own garden is open from May to October (Monday to Saturday, 10:00-20:00), the tea garden, typically open from June with specific hours, is currently closed for the season.

Blauwebessenland is a self-picking farm located in America, on the Limburg side of the Mariapeel in the Netherlands, specializing entirely in blueberries. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own fresh blueberries from fields featuring multiple varieties. The self-picking season typically runs from July to mid-August, with specific dates announced annually. The cost for self-picking is €4.50 per kilogram, and no prior reservation is required. In addition to self-picking, the farm operates a shop that offers a wide array of fresh, preserved, and processed blueberry products. Guests can also enjoy refreshments on a terrace, including coffee with homemade blueberry cake or ice cream, and a small playground is available for children. Blauwebessenland provides guided tours, offering insights into blueberry cultivation and the farm’s operations, available during specific periods from February to June and September to October. The farm emphasizes environmentally conscious cultivation across its approximately 10 hectares of blueberry fields, with berries harvested both manually for the fresh market and mechanically for processing.

Hof Zjevernie is a flower farm located at Korte Heerenstraat 5 in Oostburg, operated by Marjan de Feijter. Situated on a former 1922 farm, it cultivates a diverse range of beautiful flowers on fertile clay soil, grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides and harvested according to the seasons. The farm is primarily known for its self-picking garden. However, it is currently closed for self-picking until March 2026, when it is scheduled to reopen.

Located on the historical vegetable garden of Landgoed Keppel in Laag-Keppel, this farm, run by Marieke and Edward, offers a delightful self-picking experience alongside a mini-nursery and artisan workshop. The highlight for visitors is the self-picking flower garden, where one can gather a vibrant selection of cut flowers. These include zinnia, cosmos, scabiosa, dahlia, cornflower, snapdragon, amaranth, statice, strawflower, sunflower, and an expanding variety of flowering perennials. All plants are cultivated without pesticides, using organic potting soil. Additionally, in spring (starting April) and autumn, young plants of both annual and perennial flowers and herbs are available for purchase.

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a biodynamic dairy farm and market garden located in Halle, in the Achterhoek region. Certified with the Demeter-label, the farm operates with a strong focus on nature-inclusive practices, prioritizing the health of the soil, plants, animals, and people. The farm is home to a family herd of cows, where calves stay with their mothers for three months, and cows retain their horns. Pigs, dual-purpose chickens, and sheep also live on the farm, all cared for with respect for their natural behavior and environment.

This farm and garden, located in Heinkenszand, Zeeland, operates with a strong focus on artisanal, fresh, sustainable, and animal-friendly products. Many items are grown directly on their own farm, while others are carefully sourced from certified local businesses within Zeeland, emphasizing quality and fair practices. The farm utilizes solar energy and environmentally responsible cultivation methods, including minimal use of pesticides and the promotion of natural pest control through initiatives like flower borders and bee boxes in their orchards.

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.

The Greftenhoeve, a blueberry farm located in Vriezenveen, Twente, specializes in cultivating blueberries for fresh consumption and offers a variety of self-picking experiences. Visitors can enjoy self-picking for a variety of fruits, including blueberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, gooseberries, and blackberries. Blueberries are available for both self-picking and pre-picked purchase, while redcurrants, blackcurrants, gooseberries, and blackberries are exclusively offered for self-picking. The self-picking price for all fruits is €6.50 per kilogram, while pre-picked blueberries are sold for €8.00 per kilogram. The availability of ripe fruit is regularly updated, with blueberries typically ready from late June or early July, and other soft fruits starting around mid-June. Frozen blueberries are also sold outside the main picking season.

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.

This destination, located in Ouddorp on the border of South Holland and Zeeland, is an organic goat farm and care farm. It offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages, with free entry and parking. The farm is home to approximately 650 goats, which visitors can observe, including their daily milking at 3:30 PM. During lambing season, a special nursery allows guests to see and even cuddle young lambs, while a petting zoo features other farm animals such as chickens, horses, guinea pigs, and pigs.

De Tulperij is a self-picking farm located in Voorhout, specializing in flowers. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own bouquets of tulips during the spring season, typically from late March to early May. Later in the year, from late July to mid-October, guests can self-pick dahlias and sunflowers. The farm offers a variety of attractions beyond self-picking, including extensive show gardens displaying a diverse array of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and dahlias, which can inspire visitors for their own gardens. Educational excursions are available for groups, providing insights into the cultivation of flower bulbs and tubers. For those seeking a creative outlet, the farm hosts workshops in activities such as flower arranging, bulb lasagna planting, painting, and macramé.

Floratuin Julianadorp is a flower and flower bulb specialist located in Julianadorp, in the heart of the world’s largest contiguous flower bulb region in North Holland. The farm offers a variety of activities and products for visitors and customers. A key attraction is the Tulip Pick-Your-Own Garden, which opens annually from April 1st and remains open as long as the tulips are in bloom, typically until mid-May. Here, visitors can self-pick their own bouquet from over 150 varieties of fresh tulips from the field, at a cost of €0.35 per tulip. The picking garden is also noted as a picturesque spot for photography.

This family-run fruit farm, established over 150 years ago, is situated along the fertile banks of the Meuse river in Noord-Limburg. It is dedicated to fruit cultivation and offers a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy self-picking days during the harvest season. The produce available for self-picking typically includes sour cherries (Morellen), mirabelles (golden-yellow plums), and blue plums (such as Opal and Hauszwetschen/baking plums). Beyond direct self-picking events, individuals also have the option to adopt a Williams pear tree or a Rewena apple tree, allowing them to personally harvest the entire yield from their designated tree.

HenksPluktuin is a self-picking garden located in Oosterbeek, Gelderland, dedicated to cultivating produce without pesticides. The garden offers different self-picking experiences. For its members, HenksPluktuin provides access to a kitchen garden where they can self-pick a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers throughout the year for an annual fee. There is currently a waitlist for new memberships. Non-members can visit the dedicated Flower Self-Picking Garden, which is open from June 1st to October 1st, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00. Visitors are provided with a basket and scissors to choose and harvest their own beautiful flowers.

Hoeve “Hazerswoude” is a farm located at Hoofdweg Oostzijde 152, 1175 LD Lijnden. It operates both a farm shop and offers self-picking activities. For self-picking, visitors can typically harvest sweetcorn (when in season), along with sugar beet leaves and sugar beet roots. Historically, the farm also offered self-picking for apples from 1980 until 2009. While apples are no longer available for self-picking, they can still be purchased in the farm’s shop, which stocks various other farm products.

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.

Located in Vrouwenpolder, Walcheren, adjacent to the nature reserve Oranjezon, this charming establishment, run by Martin and Carien Duvekot, offers a variety of rural experiences. The fruit farm cultivates apples, pears, plums, and kiwiberries. During September and October, visitors have the opportunity to pick their own apples and pears directly from the orchard, often referred to as apple-picking days. In addition to the self-picking experience, a well-stocked farm shop sells seasonal fruit from its own orchard, along with homemade juices, jams, regional Zeeland products, farmhouse dairy, cheese, nuts, delicacies, sheep wool creams, and gift items. Freshly baked bread, croissants, and sourdough bread can also be ordered.

Olgarden is a passionate gardener’s haven featuring a hobby nursery for annuals and a self-picking garden. The garden, which has been cultivated since 2019, boasts a mature section on the left side of the house, with borders showcasing various perennial plants, roses, shrubs, and annuals arranged in harmonious, often monochromatic, color schemes, alongside a vibrant “Oilily border.” Beyond this lies a developing shade garden intended to evoke a forest atmosphere, filled with diverse shrubs, trees, ferns, and other shade-loving flora.

This family-run farm and garden, known as De Haarse Gaard, is located in Haarzuilens and boasts a rich history as a fruit cultivation business, which has expanded into a comprehensive countryside shop. It offers a wide array of fresh produce and regional products, with a strong emphasis on local and sustainable sourcing, backed by GlobalGAP certification for quality and food safety. At its farm shop, visitors can discover a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables, including endive, zucchini, bell peppers, leeks, green beans, chicory, various types of cabbage (cauliflower, pointed, white, and red), lettuce, carrots, root vegetables, and onions, many of which are sourced from Dutch soil. The fruit assortment features apples, pears, plums, and blackberries grown in their own orchards. Specific apple varieties include Alkmene, Cox, Elstar, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Pinova, and Wellant, while pear varieties consist of Conference, Doyenne du Comice, and Gieser Wildeman. Other fruits like strawberries, pineapple, bananas, grapes, cherries, kiwis, mandarins, mangoes, and oranges are also available.

Located in Grashoek, on the border of Limburg and Brabant, this charming farm offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Known as “In de 7e Hemel,” it features a welcoming picking and tea garden, alongside various accommodation options. Visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty by picking their own flowers from diverse borders to create custom bouquets. For fruit, the farm specializes in soft fruits, with a harvest calendar available for seasonal availability. Guests can self-pick a variety of fruits, including strawberries, blackberries, apples, pears, and raspberries, primarily during the summer months. Fruit from the high-stem orchard, such as plums, apples, pears, and cherries, is not available for self-picking but is sold in bags when ripe.

This self-picking farm, located at Oudelandsedijk 900 in Dirksland, offers visitors the opportunity to harvest their own flowers and produce. Operated by Julian and Wendy under the name Agroflower, the farm is dedicated to fair, sustainable, and high-quality agriculture, employing regenerative practices to ensure biodiversity and avoid chemical pesticides. Visitors can self-pick a diverse range of flowers, including approximately 5000 Dahlias in 40 varieties, Gladioli, various summer flowers, and wild flowers. Additionally, pumpkins and ornamental fruit are available for picking. The most vibrant picking season typically runs from August to October, with the farm open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 to 16:30.

Fruitbedrijf Van Cleef is a fruit farm situated at Meelderbroekweg 2, 5951 NV Belfeld, managed by Ron and Anita van Cleef. The farm’s origins trace back to 1987 when Ron planted his first apple trees, followed by pear trees in 1994, and sweet cherries starting in 2010. Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick apples during the farm’s annual Apple Picking Day. This event, typically held on the second Sunday of September, allows individuals of all ages to experience being a fruit grower and pick their own apples at a reduced price. The day also includes an open farm shop, a terrace for coffee and cake, a bouncy castle, and an “apple train” for entertainment.

S. Pennings & ZN is a multi-generational flower bulb nursery situated in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands, known for its commitment to naturally cultivated, high-quality flowers and bulbs. The farm invites visitors to its picking garden for a hands-on experience. Guests have the opportunity to self-pick a variety of items directly from the fields. This includes tulips, allowing them to gather their own fresh bouquets. Additionally, the farm offers strawberries for self-picking, which are grown naturally in open ground.

Sint Anthonijshoek is a multi-generational arable farm situated on the outskirts of Koudekerke in Zeeland, conveniently located near some of the sunniest beaches in the Netherlands. This destination offers a diverse range of activities and amenities for visitors. The farm features a dedicated pick-your-own garden, known as a “Pluktuin,” where guests can gather their own beautiful bouquets. From late July onwards, the garden blossoms with various types of annual flowers, which are sown each May. While picking, visitors are encouraged to choose from the main field, as a separate area is designated for flowers grown specifically for seed.

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.

Steege’s Erf is a versatile farm and garden located in the rural surroundings of Kampen, managed by the fifth generation of its founding family. This multifaceted location functions as a care farm, a peaceful rest stop for cyclists and walkers, and offers various spaces for meetings, events, and workshops. A key feature is its self-picking garden, which is open from March to October. In April, visitors can gather their own bouquets of tulips from the approximately 4,000 bulbs planted annually. From late June, the summer garden provides a diverse selection of perennial plants and summer flowers, including sunflowers, ideal for creating unique floral arrangements.

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.

Boerderij Landzicht is a 100% certified organic farm located in the Hoeksche Waard, managed by the Visser family. The farm has been cultivating organically since 1988, focusing on working in harmony with nature, fostering biodiversity, and utilizing green energy from solar panels. Their philosophy emphasizes a direct connection between farmer and consumer, providing healthy, flavorful food without artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The farm primarily offers a weekly subscription service for fresh, seasonal organic vegetables and fruits. These packages can be customized with additional fruit, potatoes (such as the Alouette variety), and spelt pasta, made from spelt grown on the farm. Produce is sourced directly from Landzicht’s fields and from fellow organic farmers. Subscribers can pick up their boxes from numerous collection points located across the region, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and directly from the farm in Strijen. The farm also provides a variety of recipes, often vegetarian, to inspire cooking with the seasonal ingredients.

By Broersen is a third-generation family farm located in Warmenhuizen, North-Holland, that has been specializing in Dutch agricultural products for over 50 years. This establishment offers a rich farm experience, focusing on fresh, local, and sustainably grown produce. A central attraction is the farm’s self-picking garden, which provides opportunities to harvest various seasonal items. During the summer holidays (and occasionally in the autumn holidays in October), visitors can pick their own strawberries directly from the farm’s greenhouse. From late June through October, a wide assortment of cut flowers is available for self-picking in the flower garden. Additionally, in July and August, the self-picking fruit garden offers a selection of soft fruits, including redcurrants, whitecurrants, blackcurrants, blueberries, gooseberries, jostaberries, loganberries, and blackberries.

LandinZicht is an organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) market garden located on the border of Hilversum and Loosdrecht, at Rading 1b in Hilversum. The farm offers participants the opportunity to self-pick their own fresh, organic produce throughout the growing season. The self-picking season typically runs for approximately 35 weeks, from mid-April to mid-November. To participate, individuals purchase a “harvest share” for the year, which allows them to visit the garden once a week to gather their own produce. It is also possible for multiple households to share a single harvest share. Gardeners provide weekly guidance on what is ready for harvesting, and members are encouraged to contribute ideas regarding crop cultivation.

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.

De Jachthoeve is a care farm, farm shop, pick-your-own garden, and tea room located at Roekelse Zandweg 7a in Wekerom, nestled on the edge of a forest. The establishment operates from Tuesday to Saturday, between 9:30 and 16:00. A central feature is its fruit orchard and flower garden, which offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce during the season, typically from June to November. For self-picking, the farm provides a diverse selection of fruits including gooseberries (red, white, and green), redcurrants, blackcurrants, kiwiberries, Dutch strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, honeyberries, blackberries, tayberries, boysenberries, and plums. Flowers are also available for picking. Visitors can inquire at the farm shop for picking baskets and scissors for flowers, and it is recommended to check their website or social media, or call ahead, for current availability of specific fruits. The fruit orchard also features a scavenger hunt, making it an engaging visit for children.

Zwolse Stadslanderijen is a cooperative of organic farms and gardens situated in and around Zwolle, dedicated to providing fresh, local, and biologically produced food. The initiative aims to support local farmers and contribute to the restoration of soil, nature, and the landscape within a thirty-kilometer radius of Zwolle. Visitors can find a diverse array of products directly from these farms through various farm shops and self-service points. For those interested in self-picking, several locations offer this experience:

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.

Jan Janssen Fruit Farm specializes in blueberry cultivation and offers visitors the chance to pick their own produce. The self-picking season typically runs from early July to mid-September, during which time guests are welcome daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Visitors can self-pick blueberries (also referred to as American blueberries) at two locations: one in Budel, Netherlands, at Bergbosweg 17, and another in Achel, Belgium, at De Bever (Beverbekerdijk), near “De Bever” café. Guests are encouraged to bring their own buckets or containers for picking, which are weighed beforehand.

Landwinkel Weststrate is a farm located in Middelburg, specializing in fruit cultivation with 13 hectares of orchards. The farm, which began as a mixed operation in 1959, evolved into a dedicated fruit farm after being taken over in 1990 by Harry and Heleen Provoost. The farm hosts annual self-picking days, usually in the autumn, offering a family-friendly experience. During these events, visitors can pick their own Delcorf, Elstar, and Goudreinet apples. Additionally, Winterriet and Gieser Wildeman cooking pears are available for self-picking. These occasions often include warm waffles, drinks, children’s activities, and rides on a picking train through the orchard.

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.

Minicamping De Bloementuin, located in Sint-Annaland, Zeeland, offers a peaceful retreat with views of a vibrant flower garden and close proximity to the sea. This mini-campsite provides various pitches for campers, including standard spots, smaller trekker spots, and a safari tent, all equipped with electricity and water connections. Adjacent to the camping grounds, visitors will find a self-picking garden. This garden is open from late June through September, allowing guests to gather and create their own beautiful bouquets of flowers for a fee.

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.

This biological self-picking garden, ’t Oogstuuntje, located in Poortvliet, is part of a family business with over a century of horticultural experience, operating organically since 2000. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own organic vegetables and fruits directly from the plant. The garden operates seasonally, typically opening in the summer from mid-May, and provides free entry. Guests can wander among the crops, learn about organic farming practices that forgo harmful pesticides and chemicals, and pay only for the produce they gather. The farm is committed to sustainability, growing crops in the open ground and utilizing old plant material for compost.

Pluktuin de Grens is a pick-your-own garden situated in Baarle-Nassau, uniquely located on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, with the garden itself residing on the Dutch side. The establishment is a dynamic enterprise that focuses on developing its offerings, including beekeeping, new flower varieties, and maintaining natural balance. The garden also features a tranquil pond frequented by frogs and nesting ducks. Visitors to Pluktuin de Grens can enjoy picking a wide variety of flowers to create their own bouquets. The garden offers a diverse selection that expands annually, with some permanent borders featuring yearly returning plants and blooms. Specific flower types available for picking include cornflowers, cosmos, dahlias, coneflowers, zinnias, knautia arvensis, sea lavender, and strawflowers, among many others.

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.

Pluktuin Bakkum is a self-picking garden situated in the rural area between Egmond Binnen, Heiloo, and Castricum. Visitors can pick their own beautiful bouquets using a provided bucket and scissors. While the general picking season for 2025 has concluded, the garden anticipates welcoming guests back during Tulip Time, indicating that tulips are available for self-picking. The website also provides information regarding opening hours, payment options, bouquet costs, and accessibility. What visitors say Visitors consistently praise this self-picking farm and garden, describing it as a beautiful and welcoming destination. The experience of personally selecting and harvesting a bouquet is a major highlight, frequently described as a joyous and festive activity enjoyed by both adults and children.

This nature center in Arnhem operates across multiple locations, including two city farms, Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat and Stadsboerderij Presikhaaf, as well as a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a historic water mill. It is dedicated to fostering learning and discovery about nature and sustainability, aiming to connect individuals with their local natural environment through a diverse array of educational programs and activities. Both city farms adhere to biological and nature-inclusive agricultural practices, holding SKAL and Children’s Farm certifications. Guests can interact with farm animals, enjoy play areas, and participate in guided tours that offer insights into farm life and food production.

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.

De Bosmantel is a farm shop and market garden situated in Andijk, operating with a strong “nature-inclusive” philosophy. The farm cultivates its produce entirely without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, prioritizing natural biodiversity and sustainable soil management. Visitors can enjoy the self-picking flower garden from spring until the first frost, where they can gather a handful of flowers for €9. This area also provides an opportunity for leisurely walks to experience the farm’s natural environment.

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.

Geertje’s Hoeve Haarzuilens is an experiential farm located near Utrecht, dedicated to making farm life tangible for visitors of all ages. The farm features goats and pigs, an on-site cheesemaking facility, a farm shop, and a lunch restaurant. Visitors can engage directly with the farm’s produce through self-picking opportunities. From July through September, guests can pick their own bouquets of biological flowers from the farm’s fields on specific weekend mornings. Additionally, the farm hosts potato harvest days in mid-August, providing a chance for guests to collect their own potatoes. While pumpkins and courgettes are grown on the farm and sold in the shop, self-picking is not explicitly mentioned for these, though pumpkin carving workshops are available in autumn.

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.

Boerderij Nieuw Slagmaat is a welcoming, eco-conscious farm located in Bunnik, situated near Utrecht and Houten, within the historic Kromme-Rijn region. It operates as a traditional mixed farm with a modern, environmentally-friendly approach to cultivation and animal husbandry, having received various awards for its sustainable practices. Visitors are invited to experience farm life, explore the grounds, and enjoy a variety of activities. The farm features a shop, a tea house with a terrace, and a play area, open on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can take a look at the farm animals, which include Blaarkop cows (a rare Dutch breed known for quality meat), horses (part of a small boarding stable), sheep, goats, chickens, cats, and a dog. The farm also contributes to nature conservation, providing habitats for various bird species and even protected grass snakes.

Op het Erf is a farm and picking garden situated in Heeswijk-Dinther, nestled within the natural landscape of the Aa valley, offering scenic views of the river. The farm spans 5 hectares and is dedicated to preserving traditional landscape elements such as pollard willows, hedges, ponds, and an orchard, actively promoting local biodiversity including various bird species. Visitors can engage in self-picking activities, with a focus on fruits and flowers. From the traditional fruit orchard, guests can pick apples, pears, plums, cherries, and nuts. The location is explicitly referred to as a picking garden for both flowers and fruit.

Plantage Blankwater is a 62-hectare estate situated in Boukoul, part of the municipality of Roermond, bordering Germany. The property is set within a picturesque natural landscape, surrounded by various nature reserves and forests, including the Meinweggebiet, with the Pieterpad hiking trail running alongside its fields. The estate encompasses woodland, grassland, and a 20-hectare blueberry plantation established in 1969. The farm offers visitors the opportunity for self-picking blueberries, typically available from mid-July through September. Guests are provided with a bucket to collect their berries, which are then weighed. As of summer 2025, the blueberries cultivated here are officially certified organic.

This self-picking farm, comprised of the Pumpkin Factory and Pluktuin Kweeklust, offers visitors a variety of seasonal produce and plants. The Pumpkin Factory, located at Akervoorderlaan 1, Lisse, specializes in a wide range of pumpkins, available from September 2026. Visitors can pick large and small pumpkins in various colors including orange, white, green, grey, and salmon pink. Most varieties are edible, suitable for both decorative use and culinary applications. Specific pumpkin types mentioned include Grey eating pumpkins, Red from Etampes, Pink pumpkin, Buen Gusto, Futsu Black Rinded, and Halloween pumpkins. The farm celebrates the pumpkin harvest with a large gathering of family and friends in mid-September. On weekends, they often prepare pumpkin dishes for visitors to taste. This location also offers plants, which will be available from April 2026. The Pumpkin Factory operates on a “help-yourself” basis and is generally open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.

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.

Utrecht Natuurlijk operates a network of city farms and gardens across Utrecht, dedicated to nature education, sustainable food production, and community engagement. Several of these locations offer visitors the chance to pick their own produce and flowers. At Stadstuin Zuilen, located in northern Utrecht, individuals can harvest their own vegetables from the “oogsttuin” (harvest garden) during the growing season, which typically runs from May to October. Additionally, the “bloemenpluktuin” (flower picking garden) allows visitors to gather their own bouquets of flowers, usually available from mid-June on Sundays. This garden is open year-round, and a garden café, open from May to October, also sells seasonal produce from its beds on weekends.

This network of five city farms and six city gardens spread across Utrecht provides a variety of engaging experiences for all ages, fostering a connection with nature and promoting sustainable living. These locations are generally open throughout the year, inviting visitors to interact with farm animals, explore diverse gardens, and participate in educational and recreational activities. Many sites offer self-picking opportunities. Visitors can pick their own flowers from designated picking gardens, typically available during the summer season. Depending on the specific location and the time of year, it is also possible to harvest various vegetables, herbs, and some fruits directly from the gardens. Certain locations feature a “harvest cabinet” or a dedicated stall where freshly picked seasonal produce can be purchased.

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.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a farm located in Mijnsheerenland, offering a variety of self-picking experiences, farm products, and recreational activities. During its respective season, visitors can pick their own apples and pears directly from the orchard. Additionally, potatoes (Melody variety) are available for bulk collection from the barn by appointment, providing a direct-from-the-farm purchasing experience. The farm features a shop that sells a wide range of pure, fresh, and local products, with offerings varying by season. These include vegetables, fruits, and potatoes, alongside homemade jams, ready-made stewed pears, eggs, and various dairy products like buttermilk, kefir, yogurts, custards, quark, milk, cream, and butter sourced from local producers. Other items available are farm ice cream, fruit juices (apple and apple-pear), local honey, artisanal chips, cookies, cakes, and meadow-fed beef. The farm also prepares custom fruit baskets and gift packages featuring regional products.

This garden, Zeeland Dahlia, located in Heinkenszand, specializes in the cultivation of dahlias, offering an impressive collection of over 450 different varieties. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own dahlias directly from the garden. The self-picking season runs from mid-July until the last weekend of September. During this period, the garden is generally open every Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM. An annual open garden event, inviting the public to explore, is held on the last Saturday and Sunday of August, from 10 AM to 5 PM. For those wishing to visit and pick dahlias on weekdays, appointments can be made by telephone for morning hours. In addition to self-picking, freshly cut dahlias are available for purchase directly from the farm’s home address (Julianastraat 3, Heinkenszand) on Saturdays between 10 AM and 12 PM, and on weekdays by prior phone arrangement, where visitors can select their own flowers or acquire a pre-cut bunch.

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.

Landgoed de Olmenhorst is a historic estate spanning 31 hectares, nestled within the Randstad region of the Netherlands. This family-run farm, operational since 1854, is dedicated to organic fruit cultivation and offers a serene escape amidst its extensive orchards and lush gardens. Visitors can engage in self-picking, directly harvesting fresh fruit from the trees. The farm primarily offers apples and pears for self-picking. Apple varieties available for either general self-picking or through their adopt-a-tree program include Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Santana, Rode Topaz, Autento, and Goudreinette (also known as Rode Boskoop). Pears can also be picked, typically during weekends of the self-picking season.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm established in 1977, nestled in Ressen, a charming village in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands, between the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. The farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards, where it cultivates a diverse range of fruits. The produce grown on the farm includes approximately twelve varieties of apples, such as James Grieve, Elstar, and Jonagold, along with pear varieties like Conference, Doyenné du Comice, and the stewing pear Gieser Wildeman. Additionally, De Woerdt grows cherries, morello cherries, plums, and walnuts.

Philips Fruittuin is a spacious 12-hectare fruit orchard located in a green area of Eindhoven, easily accessible from the city center. Established in 1928 by Anton Philips, it has grown into a notable destination offering a blend of nature, relaxation, and local produce. The farm provides visitors with the unique opportunity to self-pick apples and pears during special “Apple Picking Days,” typically organized in September when the fruits are ripe. Beyond self-picking, guests can also pick an apple directly from the tree in September and early October.

The National Fruitpark Ochten is a sprawling 4.5-hectare destination nestled in the Betuwe region, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of local fruit culture. Visitors are invited to explore hundreds of old and modern fruit varieties, with the opportunity to pick and taste the fresh produce directly from the trees and bushes. The farm offers a diverse range of self-picking fruits, including apples, pears, plums, cherries, and grapes, along with various other fruit types.

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.

’t Fazantje is a farm located at Fazantenweg 51 in the rural area of Dongen, Noord-Brabant. It offers a diverse range of activities for visitors of all ages. These include a corn maze (open from July 8th until late October), farmer’s golf (available from July 8th and rentable year-round by appointment), and an escape room (by appointment). Guests can also rent family bikes or steps, participate in pumpkin carving sessions (starting early September), and engage in making bird feed (also from September). The farm provides an indoor play area, accessible for an additional fee.

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.

De Hommelhoeve is a small-scale, mixed farm operating on biodynamic and nature-inclusive principles, located north of Brummen, between Zutphen and Apeldoorn, in the rural area between Empe and Klein Amsterdam. The farm aims to produce healthy food while providing a habitat for diverse wildlife. Visitors can join a self-picking garden program by subscription, allowing them to harvest delicious fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits on a weekly basis. Beyond the self-picking garden, the farm offers a variety of products for sale in its small shop, including meat from grass-fed Brandrode cattle, Duroc free-range pigs, and free-range chickens, as well as eggs from their chickens. Currently, beef and bone packages, along with potatoes, are available for purchase. Honey is also produced by the farm’s bee colonies, and various grains like summer wheat, summer rye, oats, spelt, St. John’s rye, and barley are cultivated on their fields, used for animal feed, and for baking bread. A medicinal plant called ‘Lichtwortel’ (light root) is also grown.

Het Aardbeienterras is a family-run strawberry farm and recreational destination situated in Rijsbergen, Brabant, within the largest strawberry cultivation area in Europe. The farm, which has been growing strawberries since the 1950s, focuses on environmentally conscious and sustainable farming practices and is GLOBALG.A.P. certified. Visitors can engage in the enjoyable activity of self-picking strawberries, typically available from late May. The strawberries are grown at an accessible height in pots within greenhouses, allowing both children and individuals using wheelchairs to comfortably harvest their own fruit from a trolley. After picking, participants can earn an official “strawberry picking diploma.” Additionally, guests have the opportunity to plant their own strawberry plant to take home, with the expectation of harvesting their own strawberries in 6 to 8 weeks.

De Fruitgaard is a self-picking farm and garden located just outside Haamstede in Zeeland, offering a range of rural activities and products. The site features a farm shop (Landwinkel), a mini-camping, and dedicated areas for visitors to harvest their own produce. In its orchard, the farm cultivates various fruits. During annual “Appelplukdagen,” visitors can pick their own apples, including varieties like Delcorf, Elstar, Topaz, Goudreinette, Santana, and Wellant, as well as pears, specifically Conference and Gieser wildeman.

Landwinkel Oude Stoof is a fruit farm and farm shop located in Hengstdijk, Zeeland, known for its focus on regional quality products and a short, transparent supply chain. The farm cultivates its own apples, pears, plums, and sweet cherries, which are available for purchase in the shop. Visitors can engage in self-picking days for apples and pears, typically organized on Saturdays in August, September, and extending into October. Available apple varieties for self-picking include Delcorf, Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette, and Golden Delicious. For pears, visitors can pick Triomphe, Conference, Doyenné du Comice (eating pears), and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy (stewing pears).

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.

Stadsboerin Doetinchem is a vibrant 3.5-hectare urban farm and community hub located on the grounds of the former De Kruisberg prison. Its mission is to connect people with nature, the origin of their food, and each other, serving as a “green living room” for everyone. The farm features a diverse landscape, including a vegetable garden, an orchard with 70 unique fruit trees, a food forest, and a butterfly garden. It is also home to a small herd of Ouessant sheep, which help with grazing, and free-range chickens providing eggs. A dedicated bird forest is being developed, planted with various fruit-bearing trees and shrubs to serve as a foraging spot.

Bloemrijk Texel is a garden on the island of Texel dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through the cultivation of native wildflowers. Situated near Den Hoorn, this initiative focuses on creating expansive flower fields that serve as a vital food source for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and beetles, aiming to reverse declining insect populations. The project is publicly accessible, inviting visitors to experience the vibrant flower fields, which are typically in full bloom from May to September. To support these ecological efforts, individuals can adopt a square meter of the flower field. Those who adopt a plot are welcome to gather a bunch of wildflowers from a designated picking garden.

De Achterdijk, also known as Kromme Rijn Fruit, is a fruit farm and country shop situated in Bunnik, near Utrecht, within the fertile Kromme Rijn region, proudly referred to as ‘The Fruit Garden of Utrecht’. The farm specializes in cultivating a wide array of fruits, which are sold directly through its country shop, a 24/7 fruit vending machine, and an online shop for local pickup. For customers, the country shop is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 17:00, with extended hours during cherry season (Monday to Thursday, 12:00-17:00). The fruit vending machine operates daily from 7:00 to 22:00, offering cooled produce with PIN payment. Beyond direct sales, De Achterdijk provides corporate fruit delivery services to businesses in the surrounding Utrecht area and creates custom gift packages featuring their own products and other regional delicacies. Group arrangements, including farm tours and cherry tasting, 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.

This vibrant picking garden and tea garden, located in Nes a/d Amstel at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b, invites visitors to enjoy a variety of floral experiences throughout the year. It operates from Wednesday to Saturday, between 10:00 and 17:00. The primary attraction is the opportunity to pick your own fresh flowers, all grown organically and pesticide-free. Seasonal offerings for self-picking include: Spring: Narcissi and tulips (which can also be picked with their bulbs). Summer: Peonies, alliums, sweet william, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers. Additionally, strawflowers, statice, and physalis are available for drying. Autumn: Dahlias, gladioli, autumn asters, and cosmos continue to bloom, with pumpkins also featuring as a seasonal highlight. Beyond the picking fields, the location offers a welcoming tea garden, complete with a newly renovated tearoom for comfort in any weather. Guests can savor a selection of teas, coffee, homemade apple pie, and seasonal cakes. The tea garden also provides options for lunch, high tea (including a special “Flower High Tea” with edible blooms), and Spanish tapas. Children can enjoy a playground with a slide, sandbox, and play castle. The venue is also suitable for various events, such as family reunions, team outings, birthdays, and baby showers.

Pluktuin Oss is a private garden that opens to visitors during certain seasons, offering a natural and experiential flower garden where one can observe various flowers, butterflies, and birds. Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a bouquet of flowers. The system is self-service: buckets with water and scissors are provided, and after picking, the bouquet is measured on a designated plank to determine its cost, which is then placed into a cash box. No reservations are needed during opening hours.

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.

This collection of city farms and gardens across Utrecht provides green spaces for residents and visitors to connect with nature, offering opportunities for active participation and relaxation. Many of these locations feature areas where visitors can self-pick produce during certain seasons. Flowers are available for self-picking at Kasteeltuin Nijevelt, Stadstuin Food for Good, Stadstuin Kanaalweg, Stadstuin Klopvaart, Stadstuin Zuilen, and Steede Hoge Woerd, generally during the summer months or designated picking season, sometimes for a small fee.

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.

This garden is a destination for those interested in cultivating and picking their own flowers, emphasizing a colorful and biodiverse approach. It provides guidance and resources, including workshops and special kits, to help individuals design and grow their own vibrant cutting gardens, attracting beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. The flowers available for self-picking or cultivation, suitable for creating beautiful bouquets, include a wide variety of both annuals and perennials. Among these are:

Boer Pelleboer is an organic farm operation spanning two locations: Boerderij StadsZicht, situated on the edge of Stadshagen in Zwolle, and Boerderij PolderZicht in Mastenbroek, located in one of the oldest polders in the Netherlands. The farm emphasizes biological production, sustainability, and a deep respect for animals and nature, aiming to connect people with rural life. Visitors to Boerderij StadsZicht have several opportunities for self-picking. They can harvest fresh produce from their own rented vegetable plots (moestuin) or ‘smultuinen,’ where the farm handles the cultivation but guests enjoy the picking. Additionally, there is a flower picking garden where individuals can gather their own bouquets of biological cut flowers. The farm also mentions the activity of picking apples and pears.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a farm that provides opportunities for visitors to pick their own produce and offers a self-service fruit cart. For those interested in flowers, a dedicated flower picking garden is available, situated adjacent to the farm’s orchard. This garden is open daily from June until the end of October, welcoming visitors from sunrise to sunset to pick their own bouquets. It operates on a self-service basis, with snips and buckets provided, although visitors may also bring their own tools. Payment is determined by the thickness of the collected bouquet, accepted either in cash or via a QR code using a Dutch banking application. The flower garden closes for winter preparations after October and anticipates reopening for a new picking season.

Het Bloemenerf is a farm and garden located in Zenderen, offering a diverse range of activities centered around flowers and creativity. It features a self-picking garden, creative workshops, and functions as a rest stop. The self-picking garden, established in 2024, invites visitors to harvest seasonal flowers to compose their own unique bouquets. During the summer months, guests can self-pick Dahlias, Zinnias, Cosmeas, and Sunflowers, among other varieties. Special rules apply to picking, and tools like scissors and water buckets are provided. Flowers are priced per stem, with sunflowers costing a different rate.

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.

LOCOtuinen Maastricht is a cooperative self-picking garden situated at De Poshoof in Maastricht Oud-Caberg. This initiative brings together farmers and citizens to collaboratively produce healthy, local, and fair food using sustainable and ecological methods, ensuring no chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers are used. The project operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, promoting a stronger connection to food production. Individuals can participate by becoming members of the cooperative and acquiring a Harvest Share Subscription, which grants access to approximately 30 weeks of self-picking. There are also temporary arrangements available for non-members and special discounted subscriptions for students, alongside a 4-week trial option. Members receive weekly updates detailing the vegetables ready for harvest, which they can then pick themselves between sunrise and sunset.

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.

This self-picking garden, known as Plukbos Paardenspeelwei, is a community-driven initiative established in 2021 within a larger children’s playground area. Created by local residents, its purpose is to offer a public space where visitors can enjoy and pick a variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds from ecologically valuable trees and shrubs. While inspired by permaculture principles to enhance biodiversity and soil quality, it functions as a ‘picking forest’ rather than a full-scale food forest due to its smaller size and developmental stage.

Pluktuin ‘Uit de tuin van de buren’ is a small-scale flower nursery and picking garden located on the grounds of Hoeve Klein Mariëndaal, at the edge of Arnhem. Operated by Moniek de Bakker, who also runs a garden design studio, this picking garden cultivates flowers without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, allowing them to grow and bloom in harmony with the seasons. The garden covers approximately 1000 square meters and features 60 flower beds. These beds contain a diverse array of perennial plants, flower bulbs, ornamental grasses, and a vibrant selection of annuals that flourish during the summer months.

Pluktuin Hoge Hexel is a self-picking garden located at Oude Schoolweg 1A in Hoge Hexel. This garden primarily offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own flowers, with specific picking instructions available for dahlias. For the best quality, it is recommended to harvest flowers during cooler times of the day, such as early morning or late. Picking scissors are provided for visitors’ use. The garden operates on a per-stem pricing model, costing €0.40 per stem. Payments can be made in cash or via a QR code found on a money box.

Jordens Flora en Fauna is a mixed biological and ecological agricultural business located at Voorweg 23A, 1969 MC in Heemskerk. The farm operates on a small-scale, sustainable model, avoiding chemical agents and fossil fuels, with an emphasis on regional sales and socially responsible practices. It integrates principles of circular agriculture, where crop residues are fed to sheep or composted, and land is fertilized with manure from their own animals. Chickens are utilized for natural pest and weed control, and materials like rope are reused, with products sold to individuals packaged in reusable boxes with biodegradable film.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag offers opportunities for self-picking fruit and flowers, along with a self-service fruit stand. Visitors can pick their own apples and pears during designated “Zelfplukdagen,” which typically occur on two Saturdays in September, from 10:00 to 16:00. These fruit-picking events are held at the “Op Noten” orchard on Schepenlaan, located south of the Othene district in Terneuzen, which is a separate location from the farm’s main address. For fruit picking, guests should bring their own bags, crates, or boxes. Payment is accepted in cash or via a QR code using a Dutch banking app, as no card machine is available. There is no entry fee, and activities like a treasure hunt and a ride on the “stoofpeerexpress” are free. Self-pickable apple varieties include Jonagored, with Goudreinet also available for gathering from a bin. For pears, visitors can pick Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy stewing pears, while Gieser Wildeman stewing pears are also available for gathering from a bin. During these days, coffee, tea, and apple crumble cake are served, and apple juice is available for purchase.

Buitenkweek is a plant nursery located in Delft, Netherlands, on Landgoed Buitenleeft. It specializes in cultivating and selling sustainable, perennial garden plants, with a strong focus on native species that support local biodiversity, including bees, butterflies, and birds. All plants are grown in a cold greenhouse without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The nursery offers a variety of products to help individuals create green, nature-friendly spaces. This includes individual plants, as well as curated plant packages for specific applications such as facade gardens and tree surrounds. They also sell flower seed mixes from Cruydt-Hoeck, designed to enhance biodiversity, and organic, open-pollinated vegetable seeds from de Zaderij. Additionally, organic potting soil, garden soil, and compost are available.

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.

This region features a network of picturesque walking routes, known as Klompenpaden, that invite exploration of diverse landscapes. Located near the rural area of Lienden, amidst a riverine landscape characterized by old riverbeds, dikes, and historical agricultural land, is a charming self-picking garden named ‘The Sugar Garden of the Betuwe’. The surrounding area is notably rich in fruit cultivation, featuring numerous fruit nurseries and traditional high-stem orchards. At ‘The Sugar Garden of the Betuwe’, visitors have the opportunity to pick their own produce, including various sweet fruits, vegetables, and flowers, immersing themselves in the local agricultural bounty.

Floramarita is a self-picking garden located in Genne, near Hasselt, the Netherlands. The garden offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own summer flowers to create a custom bouquet, typically consisting of 20-25 stems. The farm is committed to sustainable practices, growing flowers without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, which benefits the soil and ensures locally sourced blooms. The experience at Floramarita extends beyond picking; guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and a “Combideal” that includes picking flowers, having them skillfully arranged into a beautiful bouquet by the owner, Marita, and savoring homemade cake (often walnut-caramel, made with walnuts from the farm’s own trees) with coffee or tea.

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.

Iris’t Hobby Boeketten Pluktuin is a picking garden located in Brakel, Netherlands. It offers visitors the opportunity to self-pick flowers to create their own bouquets. Operating as a florist, the garden is noted to be always open. It can be contacted at 06 12030152. What visitors say This charming small, local self-picking garden is noted for its unique background story. Visitors can enjoy an independent picking experience by simply depositing cash into a designated mailbox.

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 Apeldoorn is a self-picking garden situated in the beautiful and tranquil Wiesel neighborhood, located at Wieselse Kampweg 41 on the grounds of Hoveniersbedrijf het Vinkenest. This garden offers visitors a serene natural environment where they can gather their own produce and create custom floral arrangements. Guests are welcome to self-pick a diverse selection of beautiful cut flowers, including a wide variety of Dahlias, to compose their own bouquets. The garden also provides small fruits for self-picking, such as delicious red currants, raspberries, and blackberries; containers are supplied for collecting these. While fresh vegetables are available, these are harvested by the garden’s volunteers or can be purchased from their small shop, rather than being self-picked by visitors.

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.

This self-picking farm or garden, identified by its online presence at plukweidebreda.nl, is currently inaccessible due to a connection privacy error. Consequently, specific details regarding the produce available for self-picking are not available at this time.

De Lekbongerd is an historic high-stem orchard located at Lekdijk West 85 in Schoonhoven, serving as a rest stop, a place for regional products, education, and a picturesque photo location. Owned and operated by Elize, Joost, and their children since 2016, the orchard dates back to around 1937. The farm cultivates a diverse array of fruits. Plums include varieties like Opal, Reine Claude, and Victoria. Apples feature numerous types, ranging from cooking apples such as ‘Schone van Boskoop’ (Green Reinette) and ‘Goudreinet’ (Red Reinette), to dessert apples like ‘Melrose’, ‘Ingrid Marie’, ‘Sterappel’, ‘Benoni’, ‘Jonathan’, and ‘Elstar’, among others. Pears are also abundant, with dessert varieties like ‘Beurre Hardy’, ‘Triomphe De Vienne’, ‘Legipont’, and ‘Doyenne du Comice’, alongside stewing pears such as ‘Saint Remy’, ‘Zoete Brederode’, and ‘Gieser Wilderman’. Additionally, the orchard grows walnuts and a selection of small fruits, including thornless blackberries (‘Loch Ness’), gooseberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, rose hips, and black mulberries. A vegetable garden also hosts various vegetables, primarily for educational purposes.

De Glinstertuin is a small-scale ecological nursery and picking garden located in De Glind, encompassing 7,000 square meters. The garden operates on natural principles, avoiding artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides, and adheres to EKO quality mark guidelines and permaculture practices to promote biodiversity. Visitors are welcome to explore the beautifully designed experience garden, which offers a serene environment to observe a diverse range of bees, butterflies, and birds. The garden also features educational elements and quiet spots for relaxation or meditation.

Hortus Populus is a Roman-themed garden located in Bodegraven, dedicated to sustainable cultivation, healthy eating, and historical education. The garden operates without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, utilizing renewable energy sources. Visitors are welcome to self-pick a vibrant field bouquet from the flower garden, which features numerous wild flower species such as dahlias, gladioli, sunflowers, cornflowers, hawkweed, poppies, and knapweed. While the garden serves as a picking and harvesting site, its unsprayed vegetables, fruits, and herbs – including Roman varieties like beans, endive, cabbage, onion, fennel, carrot, anise, mint, and lovage – are primarily available for purchase in the on-site local shop or through a weekly vegetable subscription service. The shop also offers other local products such as jam, syrup, and tea. For those wishing to grow their own, fruit trees and berry bushes, including blueberries, raspberries, and thornless blackberries, are available for sale to plant at home.

Kersentuin de Wendelenhutte is a self-picking farm located in Lintelo, specializing in cherry cultivation. The farm features a 1-hectare cherry orchard with 20 different varieties of sweet cherries, which allows for an extended harvest period of approximately 8 weeks, typically running from mid-June to early August. Among the cherry varieties available are early types such as Burlat, Merchant, and Vanda; mid-season varieties like Canada Giant, Oktavia, and Kordia; and late varieties including Regina, Sweetheart, and Karina.

Bloemrijk is an organic cut flower nursery and self-picking garden situated on the Wageningse Eng in Wageningen. The self-picking season runs from June 11th through September, allowing visitors to create their own unique bouquets from a wide array of biological cut flowers. The garden welcomes the public without appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For groups of eight or more, visits can be arranged by appointment on other weekdays. Bloemrijk operates with a strong commitment to nature, cultivating flowers organically without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and is SKAL certified.

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.

This is a traditional Dutch cheese farm, Kaasboerderij Speksnijder, located in Lekkerkerk in the Krimpenerwaard region. The farm is family-run and has been making cheese for generations, utilizing milk from their own herd of approximately 100 grass-fed cows. Visitors can purchase a wide variety of artisan cheeses directly from the on-site farm shop or through their online store. The selection includes cheeses with various aging periods, such as Young (aged 6 weeks), Mildly Aged, Aged, Extra Aged, Old (aged 12 months), and Extra Old (aged 2 years), as well as a 30+ (low-fat) option. They also offer a range of herb cheeses, including Nettle, Fenugreek, Italian, Chives-Paprika, Ginger, Garlic-Onion, and a Winter Blend.

Lubosch Land is a nature-inclusive family farm located in Ransdaal, Zuid-Limburg, dedicated to sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and healthy food production. Established in 2021, the farm aims to actively contribute to a more sustainable food chain by working with nature and the local community. The farm features several key areas: A Food Forest (Voedselbos): Planted with numerous trees and shrubs since 2021, this area is designed to produce a diverse range of perennial and woody species, including fruits, nuts, seeds, leaves, and stems. While it will take many years for the forest to fully mature, the first harvests are anticipated after about five years. Currently, guided wild foraging walks are organized where visitors can learn about and taste existing wild edibles. A Market Garden (Tuinderij): Here, annual crops are cultivated entirely without pesticides, following permaculture principles and focusing on soil health. Produce grown includes various vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits. Specific items mentioned are collard greens, chard, beans, lettuce, kohlrabi, and different types of cabbage. Additionally, perennial fruit bushes yield redcurrants, gooseberries, Japanese wineberries, and other currants. Natural Farming Project Fields: These fields, established in 2023 and 2024, adhere to “Do-Nothing Farming” principles, emphasizing collaboration with nature and minimal intervention. Produce from the farm’s own land, including unsprayed vegetables and fruits from the market garden, is sold at the Lubosch Land Farm Shop (Boerderijwinkel). The shop, housed in a renovated former cow shed, also offers a seasonal and rotating assortment of other organic and local products like dairy, beverages, preserves, and baked goods. Customers can purchase ready-made vegetable boxes (groentetassen) for 2 or 4 people, filled with seasonal produce. If a specific item is not displayed, the farm team can harvest it fresh for customers.

‘T Nije Eskes is a farm/garden located at Holsterheurneweg 10 in Beuningen. The enterprise began in 2000, focusing on the artisanal production of jams, chutneys, and fruit juices, initially on a small scale. The farm started by cultivating blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, later expanding to include rhubarb and various types of berry bushes. A dedicated plot of blueberry plants was established in 2009, and visitors are welcome to self-pick blueberries from this area.

Boerderijwinkel De Geer is a fourth-generation family farm situated in the picturesque Gendt, in the heart of the Betuwe region. This versatile agricultural business is dedicated to cultivating fruit and raising livestock, operating with a strong focus on pure, fresh, and local products. The farm offers visitors the opportunity to engage in self-picking activities, particularly during its annual Apple Picking Day. On this special occasion, guests can pick their own apples directly from the orchards. The event also features various farm activities suitable for all ages and a vibrant market with local delicacies and artisan products.

De Oosterwaarde is a biodynamic farm located on ancient esground in Diepenveen, just outside Deventer, Netherlands, between Nieuw Rande and the IJsseldijk. Established in 1994, this 13-hectare farm holds a Demeter certification, emphasizing a holistic approach to agriculture that connects crops, animals, people, soil, and the environment. The farm operates on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, providing year-round “harvest shares” of approximately 60 varieties of biodynamic vegetables and herbs to 250 participating households. These shares can be picked up at various collection points in the region, including Deventer, Olst, Wijhe, Diepenveen, and Schalkhaar. Members can choose from small, standard, or large packages, with options to add potatoes (Oscar, Vitanoire, Vitabella varieties from September to May) and eggs (sourced from a local organic farm). A modest farm shop is also available on-site, offering a range of their own seasonal vegetables, fruit, and herbs, supplemented by products from other local organic and biodynamic farms like applesauce, jams, sauces, pickles, sauerkraut, honey, plant cuttings, and flower bulbs.

Hetty Hondeveld is a self-picking garden, inviting visitors to harvest their own produce directly from the fields. While it functions as a pick-your-own establishment, the specific types of fruits, vegetables, or flowers available for self-picking are not indicated. What visitors say Visitors consistently describe the self-picking garden as a truly delightful destination, praising its warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Boerderij Korenblik is an organic, mixed farm located in the scenic rural area between Warnsveld and Vorden, adjacent to the Hackfort estate. The farm operates on a sustainable, circular economy model, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, potatoes, and small fruits, while also raising cattle and pigs. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own produce. A specialty is the delicious strawberries and raspberries, which are available for self-picking from mid-May, sometimes extending deep into October. In addition, there is a beautiful organic flower garden, managed by Plukkerz, where visitors can pick their own flowers.

Located on the edge of the village Fijnaart, within the Oude Appelaar polder, lies a fruit farm and regional shop operated by the Roks family. The family has been cultivating fruit since 1964, expanding its orchards over the years, and opened its regional shop in 1975, initially selling only their own produce. Since 2010, the assortment has significantly grown to include vegetables, other fruits, and various regional specialties. The farm cultivates a wide variety of fruits using environmentally conscious methods and is Global-GAP certified. Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick apples during special apple picking days, which are typically organized in early September.

Located by the Merwede dike in Papendrecht, this experience and learning farm offers a diverse range of activities and products. The farm cultivates an orchard using natural and environmentally friendly methods, without synthetic pesticides. Here, they grow various fruits including apples, pears, red currants, blackberries, raspberries, quinces, and medlars. However, direct fruit picking by visitors is not permitted, as the farm carefully manages its harvest for its own shop and products.

Het Natuur Atelier, situated at Kleine Achterweg 28 in Naaldwijk, is established within the expansive 4000m² English-style visitor garden known as De Pluktuin Naaldwijk. While it began in 1995 as a self-picking garden, it has since evolved into a visitor garden, and self-picking of produce is no longer available. The establishment specializes in crafting custom-ordered flower arrangements and bouquets year-round, which include seasonal field bouquets, bridal flowers, funeral arrangements, and a notable focus on hay fever-friendly options. Flowers for these creations are, where possible, sourced from their own biological garden or from other sustainable growers. Services extend to flower subscriptions and delivery within the Westland area.

Kwekerij Eko-Logisch is a biodynamic vegetable nursery and farm shop situated at Floraweg 114b, Roelofarendsveen 2371AR. The farm operates from Tuesday to Saturday, open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Visitors can pick their own fresh organic seasonal vegetables and flowers, and also find eggs available in the farm shop. What visitors say This self-picking farm and its shop receive widespread acclaim for their outstanding quality and diverse offerings. Visitors consistently praise the fantastic, delicious, and wonderfully fresh produce, specifically highlighting organic, unsprayed vegetables and what some call ’the tastiest bread in the world.’ Beyond fresh greens, the farm provides specialty items like meat from their own Bentheimer pigs and eggs from their own chickens, as well as a selection of dairy products, embodying its reputation as a ‘healthy supermarket’ free from artificial additives. The friendly and well-informed staff are frequently commended for their excellent service. Many describe the establishment as a beautiful, charming ‘village shop’ featuring an extensive assortment. While the overwhelming sentiment is positive, one customer did find the price of two bell peppers, at €6.45, to be quite high.

Buurttuin De Zoete Aarde is an urban farm and community garden situated in Zoetermeer, offering a green oasis and a hub for community engagement. Operated by volunteers, the garden is open from April through October, providing a terrace for coffee and tea, and a shop that sells fresh produce and homemade goods. Visitors have opportunities for self-picking, particularly in the flower picking garden, where they can create their own bouquets from a variety of blooms including asters, bergamot, chrysanthemums, gypsophila, hydrangeas, hypericum, sweet peas, salvias, tulips, and sunflowers.

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.

De Groene Ham is a self-picking farm and country store situated in Vleuten, within the picturesque Groene Hart region and near the historic Ridderhofstad Den Ham. Established in the 1950s, the farm began with the cultivation of apples and pears, later expanding to include cherries, plums, and red currants. The farm’s Landwinkel (country store) offers a wide selection of fresh produce directly from its own orchards and fields. This includes a variety of apples (such as Delbare, Wellant, Elstar, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Pinova, and Goudreinet), pears (including Doyenné du Comice, Conference, and Gieser Wildeman stewing pears), cherries (Burlat, Merchant, Kordia, Karina, and Regina varieties), red currants, and plums. Beyond fruit, the store stocks a rich assortment of fresh vegetables like cauliflower, endive, various beans and lettuces, bunched carrots, beets, chicory, broccoli, leek, spinach, red and green cabbage, winter carrots, celery, spring onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, chestnut mushrooms, radishes, and cucumber, alongside seasonal options such as Brussels sprouts, kale, and traditional sauerkraut.

Natuurtalent is an urban farm located at Veldkersweg 50 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It functions as a hub for non-formal education, apprenticeships, practical training, community participation, reintegration, day care, recreation, and play, in addition to its urban agriculture activities. The farm is currently open, offering outdoor seating and options for both roadside and in-store collection. Reservations can be made by calling 06 13687583 or emailing reserveren@talentfabriek010.nl. While Natuurtalent is engaged in urban agriculture, the specific produce available for self-picking is not detailed in the provided information.

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.

Pluktuin Oostvoorne is an organic experience garden in Oostvoorne, designed to connect visitors of all ages with nature and local agriculture through various engaging activities. At its core, the garden features a self-picking flower field where guests can gather their own bouquets using provided baskets and scissors. The available blooms change seasonally, offering a diverse selection that includes sunflowers, marigolds (calendula, which are also edible), dahlias, cosmos, scabiosa, cornflowers, love-in-a-mist, dill (including white dill), zinnias, and paper flowers. Beyond decorative flora, visitors can also self-pick pumpkins and ornamental gourds, typically harvested from late August in anticipation of Halloween. Additionally, the garden highlights special plants, vegetables, and herbs that can inspire home gardening.

Boerderij Ruimzicht is a biodynamic and nature-inclusive farm nestled in Halle, Achterhoek. Emphasizing a holistic approach, the farm is committed to sustainable practices, holding Demeter certification. It operates with care for the soil, plants, animals, and people, fostering a living cycle. Calves stay with their mothers in the family herd, cows retain their horns, and animals largely graze outdoors. The farm is energy self-sufficient, utilizing solar panels and a wood gasifier, and has been free of chemical treatments since 1998.

Bloemetje Geluk is a pick-your-own flower garden located in Stokkum, near Markelo, set amidst the tranquil natural beauty of Twente. This garden offers visitors the opportunity to personally select and gather their own floral arrangements from a wide variety of seasonal blooms. During spring, typically around mid-April, the garden features an extensive display of tulips and alliums, with over 10,000 different tulip bulbs available for picking. As summer progresses, from July through mid-October, the garden showcases a vibrant array of summer flowers, including dahlias, zinnias, lathyrus, cornflowers, dill, rudbeckia, and sunflowers, among many other colorful species. Expert guidance is provided to help visitors create their perfect bouquet.

’t Duvelshofke is a farm located in Oldenzaal, within the Twente region, operating as a farm shop, fruit and workshop farm, and a self-picking garden. The establishment prides itself on offering regional quality products, sourced directly from its own farm and local producers, fostering a short and transparent food chain. The farm shop provides a diverse range of products, including Twentse regional specialties, various cuts of Galloway beef from their own grass-fed cattle, house-grown Venetia potatoes, artisan jams, sauces, liqueurs, and dairy items. Seasonal offerings in the shop include asparagus during May and June, and soft fruits like berries, blackberries, and strawberries in the summer. The farm also specializes in creating customized gift and Christmas packages filled with local Twentse products.

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.

RozemArrie Strawberry Farm and Tea Room is nestled in Arriën, close to Ommen. The farm specializes in cultivating various delicious strawberry varieties, with a focus on natural growing methods to prioritize flavor over production volume. The strawberries are unsprayed, relying on natural pest control. Visitors can enjoy the farm’s produce in several ways. While freshly picked strawberries are sold at a stall near the parking area, guests also have the opportunity to self-pick their own strawberries as part of a “picnic-wheelbarrow” arrangement, where they are provided with a container to fill with the ripe fruit.

Natuurcentrum Arnhem is an educational center focused on nature and sustainability, featuring several locations designed for learning and discovery. These include two organically managed city farms, Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat and Stadsboerderij Presikhaaf, along with the Molenplaats Sonsbeek visitor center and the Heemtuin Presikhaaf, a native plant garden showcasing various regional ecosystems. The city farms emphasize sustainable agricultural practices and the preservation of rare Dutch livestock breeds, including Lakenvelder and Blaarkop cattle, various chicken breeds, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and horses. Visitors can learn about farm life and animal care.

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.

Pluktuin Mooy is a self-picking garden located on Kasteelweg in Aarle-Rixtel. It operates seasonally, typically opening on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00, with additional access by appointment or when an “open” sign is displayed. The garden is cultivated with a deep passion for flowers and nature, employing natural and sustainable methods. Flowers grow without pesticides or heated greenhouses, offering seasonal, pure, and clean natural treasures rich in color, scent, and life, which also provide vital support for local insect populations. Visitors can self-pick a variety of flowers to create their own bouquets and arrangements.

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.

De Plukkerij is a self-picking garden, run by two sisters, Anja Peters and Ilse Rood, who share a passion for gardening. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own bouquets of flowers and engage in various creative activities. During the picking season, typically from early July to early October (July 2nd to October 11th for 2025), guests can choose from a wide array of flowers to create their own mixed field bouquets or color-coordinated arrangements. Self-pickable flowers include cosmea, zinnia, snapdragons, sunflowers, marigolds, echinacea, and ornamental grasses, along with many other varieties that bloom throughout the season. Scissors and a bucket with water are provided for convenience.

This farm, known as La Francaise Blueberry Nursery, specializes in the cultivation of American blueberries, which are offered for both sale and self-picking. Although referred to as a “blueberry nursery,” the farm clarifies that it grows what are commonly known today as cultivated blueberries, distinguishing them from the smaller, wilder variety. Visitors can enjoy self-picking blueberries at the Kwekkeboomweg field, located between Enschede and Buurse. This self-picking experience is available during the summer season, typically from mid-July to mid-August. For instance, in 2025, self-picking begins on July 19th, with specific picking days and hours (e.g., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9:00 to 16:00). It’s advisable to check for current dates and any adjustments to opening times due to weather conditions. The blueberry bushes, averaging two meters in height, are easily accessible for all ages. Staff are on hand to guide visitors on the best picking techniques. The farm uses no pesticides and only limited organic fertilizers, ensuring “clean and natural” produce. Pricing for self-picked blueberries is tiered, offering a lower price per kilo for larger quantities picked. For convenience, two tents are set up in the field where visitors can purchase coffee, tea, and snacks.

Landgoed de Olmenhorst is a vast 31-hectare estate, located centrally in the Randstad, dedicated to organic fruit cultivation since 2005. The farm boasts a rich history spanning over 170 years and operates under a commitment to sustainable practices and biodiversity. Visitors to the estate can engage in self-picking activities for a range of produce. Apples are available for picking, with varieties including Elstar, Santana, Jonagold, Jonagored, Topaz, Autento, Goudreinette (Rode Boskoop), Alkmene, and Natyra. Pears can also be self-picked, featuring varieties such as Conference, Doyenné du Comice, Concorde, Triomphe de Vienne, Beurré Alexander Lucas, and Comice Bronzé, as well as stewing pears like Gieser Wildeman, Winterjan, Zoete Brederode, and Winterrietpeer.

De Hoenderik is a fruit farm situated in Tricht, within the picturesque Betuwe region, offering a blend of fruit cultivation, agro-tourism, and hospitality. The farm provides a dedicated picking garden where visitors can harvest a variety of small fruits themselves, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and redcurrants. In addition to the self-picking options, De Hoenderik cultivates a broad range of fruits, such as apples (with varieties like Delcorf, Elstar, and Jonagold), pears (including Conference and Doyenné du Comice), cherries (such as Merchant, Kordia, and Regina), and plums. Many of these freshly grown fruits are available for purchase.

Tuinderij Natuurluck is a small-scale, full-ground organic vegetable farm located at Zuidplasweg 22, Zevenhuizen, established in 1986 by René and Ingrid. The farm operates with a strong commitment to biological cultivation, avoiding artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides to maintain a healthy soil ecosystem and ensure vibrant produce. It is Skal-certified, adhering to strict organic guidelines. Annually, Natuurluck cultivates approximately 40 different seasonal crops, using a combination of open fields, a small greenhouse, and polytunnels to extend the growing season. The cultivation process emphasizes manual labor, fostering a close connection to the soil and plants.

Abtswoudsepark Delft is a green space that is continually being enhanced to become more beautiful, biodiverse, and recreational, largely through community efforts. The park is designed to allow nature to flourish and local residents to connect with their surroundings. Key features include a Nature Experience Garden, rich with herbs and flowers designed to attract various insects, as well as a dedicated bee fortress and other ecological installations like stack walls for diverse wildlife. The park is divided into northern and southern sections, each with a distinct character.

Bloemenhof is a self-picking flower garden situated in Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn, opening its season from May 3rd. The garden offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own flowers to create personalized bouquets. The self-picking experience is made simple: essential tools and instructions are available in a dedicated cabinet, and the cost of a bouquet is determined by measuring the thickness of the collected stems using a special holed plank, with payment processed via a QR code.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag operates as a farm offering various self-picking experiences and farm-fresh produce. Visitors can enjoy a flower picking garden located adjacent to the main orchard, where they can gather their own bouquets of wildflowers. This garden is open daily from June until the end of October, from sunrise to sunset, operating on a self-service basis with payment determined by the bouquet’s thickness. For fruit enthusiasts, the farm organizes dedicated self-picking days for apples and pears, typically held on two Saturdays in September. During these events, visitors are welcomed to pick their own fruit from the “Op Noten” orchard, situated at Schepenlaan, south of the Othene district in Terneuzen. The self-pick produce available includes Jonagored apples, and Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy pears. Additionally, Goudreinet apples and Gieser Wildeman stewing pears are available for selection from boxes at the same location. These days also offer free activities like a scavenger hunt and orchard rides.

Bloomboost is a nursery specializing in a diverse range of visually appealing perennial garden plants, which contribute to increased biodiversity. The establishment, operating with organic cultivation methods, utilizing biological crop protection and organic fertilizers, is typically open from late February or early March each year, offering fresh plants directly from the grower. The nursery caters to individuals looking to create their own picking gardens or cultivate edible plants. Available options include plants suitable for cut flowers and a variety of edible flowers. For culinary purposes, they supply plants for herbs such as thyme, oregano, and mint. Strawberry plants are also offered for those interested in growing their own berries. Beyond edible and cut flowers, Bloomboost also provides plants that attract bees and butterflies, as well as selections suited for various growing conditions, including shade, sun, pots, and garden borders.

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.

De Bongerd Fruit Tree Association is a community initiative located in the Langerak 1 district of Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht, established in 2000. Its primary goal is to maintain the neighborhood’s fruit trees and foster community connections. The association manages five orchards spread across areas such as Westraklaan, Slingeraklaan, Molenrakhof, Zijlsterraklaan, Gouderaklaan, Zandweg, Skageraklaan, and Langerakbaan. Residents can participate in various activities throughout the year, including spring and summer pruning sessions, and an annual harvest festival in the autumn. During the harvest festival, members can self-pick a bounty of apples, pears, and cherries from the un-sprayed trees in the local orchards. Any remaining fruit is often pressed into juice, which is also available for purchase, typically a mixed juice of apples and pears. Beyond fruit-picking, the association organizes social events like a green decoration evening where participants create Christmas arrangements, and jubilee celebrations featuring activities such as insect hotel building and a fruit cake baking competition.

Het Veldatelier is a certified organic seasonal flower nursery and craft atelier located in Schipluiden, near Delft, on the spacious Op Hodenpijl estate. This farm operates on the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) principle, cultivating ‘clean’ flowers with a focus on soil health and the living environment. For annual subscribers, the nursery garden is open as a self-picking garden, allowing visitors to harvest organic flowers on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a farm located in Mijnsheerenland, offering a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal products, as well as numerous outdoor activities for all ages. Visitors can engage in self-picking activities, with apples and pears available during their respective seasons. Additionally, large quantities of potatoes (Melody variety) can be self-gathered from the barn for bulk purchases, by appointment. The farm features a shop that sells pure, fresh, and local produce, changing with the seasons. Products include self-grown potatoes and fruit, seasonal vegetables, homemade jams, ready-made stewed pears, eggs, dairy products, fruit juices, and farm-made ice cream. Meadow-raised beef is also available. The shop offers a wide range of dairy from local producers like De Westplaat and Ambachtshoeve, including various types of buttermilk, kefir, yogurts (including vegetable yogurts), custards, quark, milk, cream, butter, and ice cream. Other items include fresh farm fries, local honey from the Hoekse Bijenkorf, and feed apples and carrots.

Wilde Weide is a biological flower nursery and self-picking garden located in Kamerik (Woerden), set within the grounds of BoerBert, a biological dairy farm. This 1500 m² garden operates with an official SKAL bio-certification, cultivating flowers without the use of pesticides, toxins, or artificial fertilizers, and utilizing biological bulbs and seeds to promote biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy self-picking a diverse range of sustainably grown flowers. The season typically begins with vibrant tulips and elegant ornamental alliums, continuing through summer and into October with a colorful variety of dahlias, alongside other annual and perennial blooms.

PLUK.DE.BLOEM is a self-picking garden, known as Rianne’s picking garden, located at Eind 1b Breugel. It offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own flowers. The garden is managed by someone described as a “wannabe flower farmer” and an “ecological flower stylist,” indicating a focus on environmentally friendly practices.

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.

The Juuls Landje Voedselbos is a nursery located in Boskoop, Netherlands, operating as a ‘food forest.’ While specific details about self-picking opportunities are not explicitly stated, its nature as a food forest suggests a diverse array of edible plants. Visitors might expect to find a variety of fruits, nuts, berries, perennial vegetables, and culinary herbs. The establishment is well-regarded for its professional service and quality. What visitors say This self-picking farm offers a delightful and enriching experience, particularly lauded by visitors as a wonderful initiative for children. Families appreciate the vibrant and picturesque landscape, frequently mentioning the “beautiful colourful flowers” that add to the garden’s charm.

Loverendale Ter Linde is a biodynamic mixed farm located in Oostkapelle, offering a variety of produce and amenities. The farm cultivates an extensive range of fruits, including various apple varieties such as Collina, Alkmene, Elstar, Topaz, and Natyra, along with Conference and Gieser Wildeman pears. Walnuts are also grown on the premises. The vegetable cultivation includes potatoes (firm-cooking Vita Bella and floury Agria), orange pumpkins, green beans, chicory, and wheat. A dedicated area is also used for growing biodynamic cut flowers.

This farm offers a delightful self-picking experience, inviting visitors to harvest a wide array of seasonal produce directly from its fields and orchards. Guests can enjoy picking various fruits when in season, including strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, redcurrants, apples, pears, and plums. For those interested in savory harvests, the farm provides opportunities to self-pick various vegetables, such as pumpkins and courgettes, as well as a selection of fragrant herbs. Additionally, certain sections of the farm feature seasonal flowers for picking. Some areas also offer foraging for walnuts and medlars.

Landgoedwinkel Reef operates as a working pig and arable farm in Twekkelo, near Hengelo, managed by Martijn and Ilse Reef, who are the 11th generation of farmers on the property. The farm specializes in producing high-quality, antibiotic-free pork, which is available for order once a month in convenient packages, with options for additional loose meat. Orders are picked up chilled and vacuum-packed on pre-arranged dates. While the farm previously featured a self-picking flower garden and offered Christmas trees for sale, both of these activities have permanently ceased. Consequently, there is currently no produce available for self-picking at the farm.

Kwekerij G. van den Bos is a highly-rated nursery situated at Vlaardingerhilseweg 2 in Vierpolders, Netherlands. It holds a 4.8-star rating based on 51 customer reviews, highlighting its commitment to professional service, quality, and a customer-focused approach. The nursery operates from 8 am to 6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On Saturdays, it is open from 8 am to 5 pm. The business is closed on Sundays. The provided details describe a kwekerij business offering various services, but there is no specific information available regarding self-picking activities or the types of produce customers can harvest themselves.

Pluktuin de Rand is a self-picking garden located at Randweg 2a in Poortvliet, Netherlands. It typically aims to open for the season around mid to late June. Based on past schedules, the garden has been open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons, generally from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Visitors can engage in a self-picking experience; however, the specific items available for picking are not detailed in the provided information.

Bloeiend Landlust is situated on a historic monumental farm in Alphen aan den Rijn, within the picturesque Groene Hart region. Once a traditional agricultural property, it has been transformed into a dedicated space for art, healing, relaxation, and personal connection. The offerings at Bloeiend Landlust are centered around well-being and inner growth. These services include Reiki treatments, NEI-therapy sessions, and Cacao Ceremonies, which explore themes such as the Inner Child, Winter Solstice, Dreams, Full Moon, and Inner Fire. The location also provides a personalized “Bloei” (Bloom) program and creates custom mandala artworks. The available products primarily consist of mandala art pieces, prints, and T-shirts, which are sold through an external platform. There is no mention of agricultural activities or opportunities for visitors to self-pick any farm produce.

Orchard “de boswachter” is a family-owned local attraction situated at Ockhuizerweg 41 in Utrecht, Netherlands. This establishment has garnered a strong reputation, with a 4.4-star rating based on 34 customer reviews. The location is highly accessible, offering wheelchair accessibility, easy entrance, and available parking. Visitors are welcome for walk-ins or can schedule online appointments and consultations. For convenience, various payment methods are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Orchard “de boswachter” operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

MooiMekkerland is a dairy goat farm situated in Stolwijk, where approximately 700-800 goats are milked twice daily. From their milk, the farm produces a wide range of goat cheese in various ages, including young, mature, and old. Specialty cheeses feature diverse flavorings such as Italian herbs with olives, pesto, fenugreek, cumin, nettle, sweet clover, and fresh basil, with the basil reportedly grown in their own garden. A notable product is their unique “Vertina” cheese, a fresh-sour variety made with sunflower oil and Herbes de Provence.

This urban green space offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse collection of private and historic gardens hidden behind the facades of the city center. Many of these tranquil oases feature stunning garden architecture, historical elements, and a rich variety of plant life. Visitors can encounter gardens ranging from formal French styles to ecological designs, some with grand old trees like Japanese knotweed, Oriental plane trees, ginkgo bilobas, and ancient beeches. Ornamental flora abounds, including hydrangeas, ferns, rhododendrons, lavender, wisteria, jasmine, and various bee- and butterfly-friendly plants like agastache, eupatorium, and globe thistles. Vertical gardens and meticulously restored historical landscapes are also part of the experience.