Visit an authentic rose nursery in Aalsmeer - Monday 20 April
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Visit an authentic rose nursery in Aalsmeer – (April)
Step back in time and discover the true craft of the rose grower during a special visit to one of the oldest rose nurseries in Aalsmeer.
On Monday, April 20, 2025 Belle Epoque invites you for an inspiring morning full of scent, knowledge, and stories about the art of the rose.
We start at 10:00 AM at Belle Epoque, at Rietwijkeroordweg 28 in Aalsmeer, where we will enjoy coffee and some treats together.
At 10:30 AM we depart for the historic nursery Fa. D. Alderden Wzn. & Zn., a family business that has been growing roses for over a hundred years – from generation to generation.
There we will be welcomed by Dirk Alderden, a retired but still passionate rose grower.
Dirk is not only a master in recognizing pests, caring for roses, and maintaining natural balance, but also my personal mentor and companion in the craft.
Together with Dirk, I am currently working on the breeding of new rose varieties in the old-fashioned way – with patience, manual work, and where possible, with the help of bees.
With Dirk, you literally step into history. No high-tech greenhouses, but roses still grown in open ground, with love, patience, and attention to scent and color. During the tour, he tells about traditional cultivation methods, shows special rose varieties, and shares his passion for the craft that made Aalsmeer famous.
We will also pay attention to the pruning of roses in your own greenhouse or cutting garden – how to get strong shoots, stimulate blooming, and prepare roses for the vase.
This morning is a unique opportunity to experience how roses were once grown – honest, artisanal, and with respect for nature.
Fun for everyone with their own greenhouse or cutting garden, and for those who dream of growing roses for the vase.
Practical information
Date: Monday, April 20, 2025
Starting location: Belle Epoque – Rose Nursery, Rietwijkeroordweg 28, Aalsmeer
Start time: 10:00 AM (with coffee and treats)
Departure to the nursery: 10:30 AM
Visit location: Fa. D. Alderden Wzn. & Zn., Aalsmeer
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Cost: €49.95 per person (including coffee, treats, and tour)
Registration: send an email to info@belle-epoque.nl
Website: www.belle-epoque.nl
Instagram: @belle_epoqueroses
Limited number of places
To keep the tour personal and small-scale, only a limited number of spots are available.
Reserve in time and experience a morning full of inspiration – among the roses, stories, and craftsmanship of Aalsmeer.
Roses in pots
A potted rose is a rose plant that has already been grown in a pot and is delivered with a well-developed root system. These roses are ready to be planted directly in the garden or in a larger pot, without having to wait for root growth. This makes the potted rose ideal for planting throughout the year, especially from May through October.
Roses with bare roots
Bare-root roses – also called root roses – are rose plants delivered without a pot or soil. These roses are dormant and can be planted directly in open ground. The best time to plant a root rose is in autumn or early spring, when the soil is still moist and the temperature mild.
At Belle Epoque we supply bare-root roses from November through April. Thanks to the well-developed root system and the right planting conditions, these roses grow vigorously into healthy and bloom-rich bushes or climbing roses.
Products are shipped directly from the nursery every Monday and Wednesday. By delivering only twice a week, we reduce logistical emissions and optimise our processes. This benefits both the quality of our products and the climate.