Pluktuin De Keet

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.

Beyond self-picking, the farm offers an array of seasonal products and handcrafted items. From its own orchard, seasonal fruit such as traditional cherries are sold in June, along with other fruit products like apples, pears, walnuts, and homemade preserves including stewed pears, apple/pear juice, and sweet and sour courgette. The farm also specializes in dried flowers, utilizing varieties like strawflowers, sea lavender, love-in-a-mist seed pods, grasses, larkspur, African marigolds, and hydrangeas to create wreaths, bouquets, and other decorations. Personalized wood engravings and paintings are also available.

Pluktuin De Keet hosts creative workshops throughout the year in its authentic workshop space. These include arrangements with fresh flowers in the summer, and dried flower creations, such as wreaths, garlands, and special Christmas pieces, from autumn onwards. The location is also available for guided tours, picnic arrangements, group outings, or as a photo shoot setting. Gift vouchers are offered for all products and experiences.

What visitors say

Visitors consistently praise this self-picking garden as a truly wonderful and beautifully designed space. Guests particularly appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, which allows them to calmly select their own flowers. There appears to be a wide variety of options available, catering to different tastes, and the location also offers a pleasant spot to relax and enjoy the sunshine. The overall experience is highly recommended, earning strong compliments from those who visit.

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