08/06/2026
Laguna || Grower of the Month
Laguna is a beautiful family-owned business run by the three De Bakker brothers: Ron, Frank, and Michel, together with their brother-in-law Chris Kester. Like many other family businesses in the Westland region, our roots - quite literally - lie in tomato cultivation. They chose not to follow the ongoing trend of large-scale expansion. Instead, they opted for specialization. They focus on growing a houseplant that is still relatively rare in the Netherlands: the Medinilla. In addition, they have become specialists in carnivorous plants and a select range of seasonal products.
There nursery is located in Wateringen, on the Middenzwet. Spread across two sites, we have ample space there: 4.5 hectares dedicated exclusively to Medinilla cultivation. For seasonal products, they use a separate location. They operate with a modern approach to cultivation. Through the use of lighting and climate control, they closely mimic natural conditions to bring the Medinilla into bloom at the right time. This enables them to supply year-round.