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
Tips to Get Your Lawn & Garden Ready For Winter
Although we’re officially only halfway through autumn, the weather we’ve experienced in the last couple of weeks has felt decidedly like winter. And, if long-range forecasters are correct, this could be just the beginning [...]
4 Fall Tasks for a Healthy Lawn & Colorful Garden
A year ago, we ended a warm, dry summer with a splash of sorts—October’s arrival brought a drastic change in the weather that began one of the wettest winters on record in our area. [...]
Make the Most of Fall Planting Season
After a seemingly-interminable dry streak, we’ve finally been blessed with rain again here in our corner of the Pacific Northwest, and with it, the transition to a new season. With autumn here, now is [...]