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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.

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.

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.

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.

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