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
Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter’s Rest
As much as I love gardening, I also love the opportunity for rest that late fall and winter offer. November presents us a chance to wrap up the last of our garden cleanup and put [...]
Planning for Spring in Autumn
With regular soaking rains, cool temperatures, and crisp sunny days marked by the slanting rays of a sun sinking further into the southern sky, there’s little doubt that autumn is here to stay. As you [...]
A Golden Month in the Garden
Photographers call it the “golden hour,” that magical first hour after sunrise and last hour before sunset when the lighting is just perfect for photography. If I might, I think we gardeners could borrow the [...]