For years, we have trusted Proven Winners as our primary source of top-quality annuals. With proven performance in our greenhouses--and more importantly, in your garden--Proven Winners sets the bar in quality and dependability. And that's why we're especially excited to introduce our 2024 Proven Winners Preview Day! On Tuesday, April 9, from 2:00-5:00 PM, experts from Proven Winners will be on-site in our greenhouse to meet you and answer all [...]
It's that time of year once again--our Christmas open house at Vander Giessen's! For many of the 85 years we've been in business, we've hosted an open house to kick off the Christmas season and we're excited to bring back the tradition again this year. Join us this Saturday, December 2 from 10:00-3:00 and enjoy time spent visiting with family and friends and enjoying delicious homemade goodies while you browse [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
We are humbled and incredibly honored to have been named the Whatcom County Small Business of the Year by the Whatcom Business Alliance at their awards banquet this spring. We strive each day to serve our customers to the best of our abilities, and this award is wonderfully affirming of our work. We owe a debt of gratitude to our [...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family at Vander Giessen Nursery to yours! We hope that in the coming days you are able to enjoy special times with loved ones sharing gifts, good food, and special memories, but most importantly, that you would know the joy that's found in the gift of the Savior, born in Bethlehem that first Christmas morning. As Christmas nears, please note our upcoming [...]
The turkey is thawing, the table is set, and the last preparations are being made for the big day--Thanksgiving is almost here! At Vander Giessen's, we've been busy setting up our Christmas displays, but before we dive into the Christmas season, we want to pause to say thank you. Once again this year, we've been richly blessed to be able to serve you, our customers, and to be a part [...]
To put it simply, thank you. 2020 has brought challenges none of us could have anticipated or properly prepared for, and while so many continue to struggle with the loss of jobs or school along with the worry about when we’ll ever get back to “normal” life, we count ourselves so blessed here at Vander Giessen’s. In the midst of everything that happened this spring and has continued throughout [...]
Falling leaves, soaking rains and shorter days—October has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. While it’s easy to think that gardening is finished for the season, there is still plenty to do, albeit tasks somewhat devoid of instant gratification. But good things come to those who wait, so catch a break between showers, put on your grubby clothes, and embrace autumn gardening! First, October is just about the perfect time [...]
