"Belle de Boskoop" Boskoop by Klod5

Boskoop Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 32 photos

The village of Boskoop is the nursery center of Holland. It is a place that is unique in the world.

The soil of Boskoop is a fertile humus of fen soil bounded by dune sand along the North Sea and clay along the Old Rhine, Dutch Yessel, and New Maas Rivers. The soil was derived from the vegetation remains of the old lagoon of the Rhine and Maas Rivers.

A visit to Boskoop is a treat for any serious nurseryman. The canals add a distinct charm to the village and a uniqueness to the many nurseries. The nurseries are small in acreage, the plants are small in size, but the people are generous in their willingness to share their time and nursery practices with a visitor from France.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Very clean town
Cons:Very raining climate
In a nutshell:Its clean, its green, its gray

Last visit to Boskoop: Jun 1999
Intro Updated Oct 30, 2004
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Reviews (19)

Moulins Favorites (11)

Autour de Boscoop il est encore possible d'admirer de nombreux moulins, souvent en bois, encore en mouvement... Around... more travel advice

Traditionals houses Favorites (11)

Very beautiful houses, traditional, in wood, very pleasant. more travel advice

Mill Favorites (11)

Of course, I saw some mills, as this one... more travel advice

The bridge of Boskoop Favorites (11)

There is this bridge, impressive, that rises up to let pass the boats. It is the attraction of the city. In addition... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
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Written Oct 30, 2004

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The bridge of Boskoop

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Comments (7)

Jerelis Jan 14, 2007 at 1:16 PM Report Abuse

Nice sunset pictures! I always like to see and read about pages of my home country. Travel on!
deecat Feb 20, 2004 at 9:38 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating group of pages with excellent information and outstanding photography. The rose grafting information was great. What a beautiful place to visit. Thanks.
ATLC Oct 11, 2003 at 4:28 PM Report Abuse

Thank you! Very recognisable.
eden_teuling Jul 14, 2003 at 1:16 AM Report Abuse

impressive Claude, how well-informed you are! Boskoop is very nice esp. when one is interested in the loveliest things on earth: trees-plants-flowers:flora! thanks and congrat. bes-elisabeth
demonia Apr 26, 2003 at 1:52 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting page with gorgeous pictures (LOVE those sunsets!)
sim1 Apr 25, 2003 at 3:17 PM Report Abuse

Great page! So interesting to read! I saw a documentary once about Boskoop and the nurseries and enjoyed it a lot.
truus_s Apr 25, 2003 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

wOw Great page..i come back..I was in boskoop with me friend to buy plants for the garden..i love the photo from the canal...great!!