The 16 th Groninger Flowerbulbs route Many extra flower bulbs have been planted in 4 gardens in Winschoten, Blijham, Oostwold en Stadskanaal. During these open days garden enthousiasts can enjoy these early spring gardens without an appointment. The four gardens are completely different in terms of construction and atmosphere, which makes the gardens worthy of a visit even at this time of the year. In 2024: Snowdrops Sundays on the 25 th of February and the 3 th of March from 11:00 to 17:00 Crocus Sundays on the 17 th of March and two consecutive Sundays in April: the 21 th and 28 th from 11:00 to 17:00 Snowdropsarrangement on February 27 th 2024: This is an arrangement for the true enthusiast. A visit from garden to garden together with a garden owner, expert explanation and something delicous everywhere including lunch. For registration and information, please contact the garden owners. Groups can also visit the gardens on other days, however by appointment only. The garden owners will happily provide more information, feel free to contact us. The gardens are: ‘The Stonefarm’ Anna and Tinus Scheltens Zijdstukkerweg 7,9501 LB Stadskanaal Tel: 0599-612203 E-mail: tinus.anna@hetnet.nl Website: www.Westerwoldsetuinen.nl www.stonefarm.nl Surface area: 20,000 m 2 Entrance fee: Free gift Striking are the huge boulders in the garden.A large appel orchard of 1400 m2 and a carpet of snowdrops and crocuses. There are also many exotics and springbulbs throughout the garden. Even the verges along the road are generously planted! ‘De Houtstek’ Thea and Ed van der Hout Bouwteeg 2, 9607 XN Blijham Tel: 0597-434789 E-mail: edentheavanderhout@gmail.com Surface area: 5500 m 2 Entrance fee: Free gift In this ecological garden the choice has been made for biological flowerbulbs. Ever since the invitation back in 2021 the owners have been enthusiastically working on replenishing and expanding the Snowdrops and Springbulbs collection. A lot of exotic plants can be found here as well. ‘Tuinfleur’ Rika and Pieter van Delden Nieuweweg 34, 9682 RM Oostwold Tel: 0597-551383 E-mail: tuinfleur@planet.nl Website: www.tuinfleur.nl Surface area: 6000 m 2 Entrance fee: €3.00 Tuinfleur is a deep narrow garden of 350 meters adjacent to the Oldambtmeer and is very variedly planted. Thousands of snowdrops (150 different cultivars) Scilla, Muscari, Chionodoxa, Allium, Leeucojum, daffodils and tulips, combined with Helleborus species can be found here. ‘Wubsbos’ Jannie Bos St. Vitusholt 86, 9673 AK Winschoten Tel: 0597-420896 Email: info@wubsbos.nl Website: www.wubsbos.nl Surface area: 1700 m 2 Entrance fee: Free gift Wubsbos is a garden with a height difference of about 5 meters located in the Maintebos in almost the heart of Winschoten. In the early spring snowdrops can be found everywhere and a little later exotics, flowerbulbs and lots of daffodils, scattered throughout the garden.