Flowers from the store are nice, but flowers you pick yourself? Much more fun! These five picking gardens are perfect for picking your own flowers, fruits or vegetables. All picking gardens are weather-dependent and therefore the period may vary, so always check the website of the picking garden to be sure what is available at that time.
Picking garden Ut Ouw Goed
Pluktuin Ut Ouw Goed is located in De Moer and is a combination of a picking garden and a food forest, run by a family that pays a lot of attention to biodiversity and nature. Here, from June to September, you can pick different kinds of flowers and fruits, including raspberries, blackberries, grapes and apples. Visitors are allowed to go into the garden themselves with a basket and scissors to collect produce.
The atmosphere in Pluktuin Ut Ouw Goed is friendly and therefore suitable for families, nature lovers and people who like to be outdoors. The garden is child-friendly and has an educational character, allowing children to learn about plants and fruit in a fun way. The picking garden is usually open on set days during the week and sometimes organizes additional activities. Visitors are advised to check the website in advance for details.
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Sprankenhof
Pluktuin Sprankenhof is located in the village of Udenhout, on the edge of the Loonse and Drunense Dunes, in the most ecological and sustainable way possible. In the picking garden you can walk around among fruits and vegetables. Besides the picking garden, there is also a store where they sell organic products, for example honey from their own bees.
The harvest times vary each year, this is due to the dependence on the weather. The current harvest times are on the Facebook and Instagram page. In Sprankenhof 's picking garden, you may harvest your own types of fruits and vegetables, depending on the season. Think vegetables like spring onion, fennel and kale in the colder months. In the summer months it's fruits like raspberries and blackberries. Afterwards, the produce is weighed and paid for in the store.
The atmosphere at Sprankenhof is focused on organic experience and learning. You can also participate in cooking workshops, tastings or enjoy regional products from the store.
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Flower Picking Garden De Langendam
This flower picking garden located in Waspik, exists since 2005. The flowers are grown here themselves in the nursery, so there are different types of flowers in the picking garden. Because they work without pesticides and remove the weeds by hand, everything grows naturally. This ensures not only strong and healthy flowers, but also a picking garden where you can walk around with peace of mind, even with children. The website has tips and rules for bringing children.
The picking garden usually opens at the end of June, they share the exact date each year through their website and social media channels. During opening hours you can just walk in, no reservations are necessary. Upon arrival, you'll be loaned a bucket with a layer of water to keep the flowers fresh while you're at it. Preferably bring your own pliers or knife, otherwise they are available to borrow. In advance, staff or volunteers will share a brief instruction. Then walk through a beech hedge and the woods to the picking garden. Please note that picking is not allowed behind a wire or in a private garden.
Do you only want to take hobby photos in the picking garden? Then they ask a contribution of €5. If you pick a bucket of flowers or take something on the terrace, then you don't have to pay this contribution for taking hobby photos. They also have workshops and share picking tips, be sure to check out the website!
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Pick Merry
Pluktuin Vrolijk is an attractive flower picking garden in Almkerk, where you can pick field bouquets and seasonal flowers in an orchard. The garden is run by a small team who enjoy making the flowers bloom and welcoming guests for a lasting experience. Besides flowers, Pluk Vrolijk is all about outdoor experience, tranquility and creativity.
In the summer months, from mid-July to September, the picking gardens are open. Visitors walk through the garden themselves and choose flowers they like. In addition, you can order tubers and cakes in advance through the webshop to take to the orchard.
The atmosphere at Pluk Vrolijk is colorful, quiet and focused on outdoor experience. There are sitting areas in the orchard where you can enjoy the greenery and flowers if you have brought something from the shop. The garden also offers the opportunity for photo shoots among the flowers by arrangement. For those who want to learn extra or get creative, there are seasonal workshops on flower arranging or wild picking.
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Waleuk picking garden
Pluktuin Waleuk is located in Waalwijk and is part of a larger recreational and play farm. What makes this location unique is that visitors can not only pick flowers here, but also enjoy a natural environment with multiple activities. In the picking garden you can pick your own flowers.
The atmosphere at Waleuk is cheerful and child-friendly, making the location suitable for families, nature lovers and people who like outdoor activities. There is a farm store and a terrace for a snack or drink.
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Whichever picking garden you choose in De Langstraat, everywhere you will find a combination of nature, fun and experience. From colorful flower fields to fruity orchards, for families, photographers or nature lovers there is always something beautiful to discover. With the opportunity to pick your own flowers, hike and enjoy the tranquility and atmosphere, the picking gardens in this region offer a unique outing for young and old.
