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
The Thrill of a New Season in the Garden
No matter how many times you’ve experienced it, there is something always thrilling about spring. Whether it’s the longer days, new life bursting from once-barren flowerbeds, or the smell of blooming lilacs, spring stirs the [...]
Preparing for Spring While in the Icebox
For anyone who has paid attention to the weather over at least the last several years, it seems like our winter here in the Pacific Northwest often happens in the latter half of the season. [...]
Examining Areas for Improvement
I love gardening, and chances are if you’re reading this, you do too. Unique among many hobbies is gardening’s accessibility—just about anyone of any age with any amount of skill living in any sort of [...]