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
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from the family at Vander Giessen Nursery! As we enter another holiday season, we want to express our sincere thanks to you, our customers, for another good season of business. In the [...]
It’s Time to Start a Garden Journal!
I love autumn—it’s truly a beautiful season. In the last several weeks, we’ve been blessed with the rain we needed after a fairly long, dry summer. The light frost we had a couple weeks ago [...]
Big Changes at Vander Giessen’s!
If you've driven by in recent days, you've probably noticed some big changes here at the nursery! So, what's going on? Several years ago, when we remodeled much of the nursery to expand back into [...]

