Serving Whatcom County Gardeners Since 1938
Your garden is an extension of your home, and an ever-changing expression of your personality. For over 85 years and four generations of family ownership, Vander Giessen Nursery has served gardeners in Lynden, Whatcom County, and western Washington with healthy, thriving plants and the products, knowledge, and expertise to help gardens thrive. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or lifelong green thumb, we’re here to help you turn your lawn and garden into an oasis.
Lynden Baskets
Grown in our greenhouses--unmatched in quality and beauty!Lynden Baskets
Annuals
Add seasonal color to your planters and gardenAnnuals
Perennials
Make your garden colorful for years to come with easy-care plantsPerennials
Shrubs
Evergreen and deciduous structure for your garden
Trees
Create vertical interest, shade and great color
Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs
Grow your own and discover what fresh really tastes likeFruits, Vegetables & Herbs
Plant Care
Let us help you find the solutions you need for a healthy gardenPlant Care
Fountains
Enjoy the soothing sounds of falling water in the gardenFountains
Soils & Mulch
Provide nutrients and beautification for your gardenSoils & Mulch
The Latest From Our Blog
Your Successful Spring Garden Begins in Autumn
Josephine Neuse is credited with saying that contrary to those who say that gardening begins in spring, “gardening begins in January with a dream.” While I appreciate the sentiment—and often dream of spring in the [...]
Fall Planting for Year-Round Garden Color
After a warm end to August, September has brought with it a marked shift in the weather, with clouds, morning fog, and cooler daytime temperatures bringing the first signs of autumn. As you shift into [...]
Fall Has Arrived at the Nursery
While supplies last, our entire selection of fall flowers, pumpkins, and cornstalk bundles is now on sale! Hurry in to pick out the perfect plants and pumpkins to decorate your porch for autumn--supplies are selling quickly! [...]