Dronten residents invited to transform gardens at Green Garden Market
Discover how to make your garden greener and more sustainable at the Green Garden Market in Dronten on April 18. Get free advice, win prizes, and join activities for all ages—plus take home a plant to kickstart your eco-friendly garden journey.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Green Garden Market Dronten |
| Date | April 18, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Location | Center of Dronten, intersection of ‘Kop van het Ruim’ and ‘Het Ruim’ |
| Activities | Planting advice, quiz, children’s activities, coffee truck, free plant giveaway |
| Special Offer | Register before April 8 for a chance to win a free Plant & Ready Box |
| Initiative | Green Neighbor Dronten: resident-led greening network |
| Experts Present | Garden designers Anno2000 and Juf Plant |
The municipality of Dronten is promoting sustainable living by supporting local initiatives like the Green Garden Market and Green Neighbor network. These efforts aim to enhance biodiversity, reduce heat stress, and foster community engagement in environmental projects.
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Green Garden Market Dronten: Let Your Garden Bloom
Looking to add more greenery to your garden but don’t know where to start? Then come to the Green Garden Market in the center of Dronten! Get inspired by garden designers, plant experts, and enthusiastic students. We offer personalized planting advice, smart tips for water retention and heat-resistant gardens, and show you how simple adjustments can boost biodiversity.
Enjoy a coffee or tea at the coffee truck, meet fellow residents, and participate in the quiz—you might win a green starter kit. There will be fun nature activities for children, and everyone will go home with a plant.
From removing tiles to picking up plant packages, there’s plenty to see, do, and discover.
Tip! Bring photos and, if possible, a garden layout for personalized advice. This will be provided by garden designers Anno2000 and Juf Plant. Additionally, register before April 8 to enter a draw for a free Plant & Ready Box.
Details Green Garden Market
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Dronten – Center, intersection of ‘Kop van het Ruim’ and ‘Het Ruim’. Near the small trees and benches.
Green Neighbor
Starting this month, residents of the municipality of Dronten can sign up as a Green Neighbor. Green Neighbor Dronten is an initiative by and for residents working together to create a greener living environment and inspire others. To launch the network, Green Neighbor is looking for enthusiastic pioneers: residents with green thumbs or simply a passion for greenery.
Why a green garden?
- Up to 10 degrees cooler on a hot summer day.
- Rainwater drains faster into the ground: less waterlogging.
- A green garden full of trees and plants is cozy!
- Maintenance doesn’t have to take much time or effort.
- More food for small animals like birds, bees, and hedgehogs: you give biodiversity a boost!