Fall weather has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and even though the days are getting shorter, wetter and sometimes downright blustery, it's perfect weather for planting! No matter what you want to plant, autumn's cooler, wet weather make for stress-free transplant for your shrubs, trees, and perennials--and you don't have to worry about doing much watering. Through the end of October, we've marked down nearly all of our remaining [...]
This year, more than ever before, we've found our customers are interested in growing their own food, both as a way to ensure their food supply and as an enjoyable stress reliever. Whether you're a first time gardener or have shopped with us for years, we're excited to help make your gardening budget go further with Tomato Days! Each year, on the first weekend in May, we offer a [...]
The Christmas season has arrived, and nothing says Christmas like a warm, festive party with friends. At Vander Giessen Nursery, we've hosted a Christmas open house for most of the more than 80 years we've been in business, and the tradition continues this year! Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00-3:00 for our annual Christmas Open House. We'll be serving up hot, fresh olie bollen made with our [...]
A year ago, we ended a warm, dry summer with a splash of sorts—October’s arrival brought a drastic change in the weather that began one of the wettest winters on record in our area. This year, we’ve once again experienced a dry summer and pleasant early fall, and while rainy weather is arriving, it's now the perfect for getting some extra lawn and garden projects done. Here are a [...]
