On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, my grandfather John Vos, long-time owner of Vander Giessen Nursery, passed away suddenly. For many years, John, along with his wife Ada and brother-in-law Lawrence, operated Vander Giessen Nursery. In the Lynden community and beyond, John was well-known for his commercial spraying, barn whitewashing and other services.After retiring from the nursery in 2003 at age 82, John--and Ada--continued to frequent the nursery, where they enjoyed [...]

This image has not been doctored in any way--this is the true fall color of this Japanese Maple!Acer palmatum "Viridis"

Autumn is a beautiful season at Vander Giessen Nursery. Visit us today to browse our selection of perennials, shrubs, trees and fall flowers to add an additional season of color to your garden!  Sugar Maple and Japanese MapleLime Glow BarberryFall flowers Dwarf Burning BushCotoneaster Dammeri

Every neighborhood has one—that one neighbor who consistently outshines the rest. This time of year is particularly vexing for some, as people begin to fill their flower beds with beautiful bedding plants and hang colorful baskets by the front porch. Maybe you’ve wondered how someone can make their flowers grow so well, and perhaps you’ve thought it would be too hard and time-consuming to attempt it yourself. Think again. [...]