Vander Giessen's Garden Blog

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Preparing the Garden for a Winter’s Rest

One of the aspects of gardening that I love the most is the seasonality of it. As much as I love the earthy smell of the first mowing in spring, by this time of year I equally look forward to the feeling of satisfaction that accompanies that final pass over the lawn in autumn. And sad as it is to tear out summer’s flowers in anticipation of the first frost, [...]

2023-11-09T15:10:22+00:00November 9th, 2023|Fall, Perennials, Plant Care, Shrubs, Winter|0 Comments

Fall Clearance: 50% off Shrubs, Trees & Perennials

Our fall clearance sale is now over. Thank you for shopping with us this season! Still planting in your yard this fall? Our remaining inventory of shrubs, trees, and perennials is still for sale at regular prices. Short days, cool nights, and wet weather--fall is perfect for planting! No matter what you want to plant, autumn's cooler, wet weather make for stress-free transplant for your shrubs, trees, and [...]

2023-11-05T01:55:53+00:00October 17th, 2023|Fall, Sale|0 Comments

Give Your Garden a Head Start on Spring

Looking out my window, the maples and sumacs in my neighbors’ yards are proudly showing their fiery fall colors, the last of the cucumbers are ripening in my vegetable garden, and the zinnias and dahlias are beginning to wind down their summer blooms. As autumn tightens its grip on our corner of the world, October is the month to begin preparations for winter and take the first steps toward a [...]

Fall Has Arrived at the Nursery

Fall has arrived at the nursery! We're fully stocked with pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, fall flowers and more for making your front porch look its best this season. With the weather shifting from summer to fall, now is the time to refresh your front porch for a new season, so stop in for some inspiration and pick up the plants, pumpkins and decor you'll need to make [...]

2023-11-01T23:20:37+00:00September 15th, 2023|Fall|0 Comments

Second Spring in the Garden

If I had to pick a favorite season, my choice would have to be autumn. Cool, crisp mornings and warm sunny afternoons; occasional rains returning and bringing the earthy, welcome smell we call petrichor; and the opportunity to get out in the yard and reimagine gardens and containers for a new season—all these bring me almost as much excitement as the thrill of spring. With a new season upon us, [...]

Late Summer Tips for a Healthy Garden

Late summer in the garden can be both a rewarding and challenging time. Armloads of fresh dahlias and zinnias and baskets full of green beans and sweet corn—all these are fitting rewards for the work of planting and tending throughout spring and early summer. However, summer heat and increased insect and disease activity can cut the season short if left unchecked. If this late summer amounts to anything like last [...]

2023-08-10T16:30:59+00:00August 10th, 2023|Uncategorized|2 Comments

Summer 2023 Closure

Please note that we will be closing at noon on Tuesday, July 25 and will be closed Wednesday, July 26 through Wednesday, August 2 to enjoy some vacation time with our families. We are so grateful for the support of our community and the opportunity we have had to serve you again this year, and we look forward to returning from our time off refreshed and ready to serve you [...]

2023-07-21T21:55:06+00:00July 20th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Making the Most of Summer in the Garden

To borrow the words of a late, dear friend of mine, this time of year offers an “embarrassment of riches” in the garden. From hydrangeas to zinnias, roses to dahlias, and a huge array of summer-blooming annuals, there’s certainly no shortage of color to enjoy this time of year. Vegetable gardens are beginning to yield their abundance as well, and who can resist the mouth-watering taste of fresh-picked berries? We’re [...]

Roses on Sale!

This summer's pleasant, dry weather has been perfect for growing roses, and if your garden could use some extra summer color, we're having a sale on all of our remaining roses. Our entire rose selection is included in the sale, with the following discounts: Rose Bushes: Buy 2, Get 1 Free Mini tree roses: $20 off Full-size tree roses: $30 off Supplies are limited and will likely sell out quickly, [...]

2023-07-13T22:36:42+00:00July 13th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

85th Anniversary Sale

For four generations, our family has had the honor of serving Lynden, Whatcom County, and the greater Puget Sound area with beautiful hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. This year, as we celebrate our 85th anniversary, we're excited to offer a two-day sale on just about all of the plants we currently have to offer! Join us this Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, for the following sales: 25% off [...]

2023-06-20T16:43:52+00:00June 20th, 2023|Sale|2 Comments
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