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
Landscaping for Summer Heat
We Pacific Northwesterners are a fickle people. If you need proof, just look at the last few months. March? Too cold. April? Too rainy. May? Too warm. If you have friends in the Midwest, you [...]
Summer Color Done Easy
With sunshine and blue skies here, we’re in for a stunner of a weekend, and after a cool, wet spring, I think we can all appreciate the arrival of more warm, dry weather. Along with [...]
Small Business of the Year Award
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 [...]


