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
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! [...]
Fall Plant Sale: 50% off Shrubs, Trees & Perennials!
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest is perfect for planting--soil warmed by summer's heat encourages rapid root development while shorter daylight hours and the arrival of cooler weather minimize stress on plants as they root [...]
Gardening is A Fantastic Word
Years ago, one of my friends commented on what a wonderful verb “gardening” is. I couldn’t agree more—for those of us who love the smell of freshly cultivated dirt, the warmth of the sun on [...]


