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
Autumn Tasks for a Colorful Garden & Healthy Lawn
With the return of rainy, cool weather, autumn is in full swing here in the Pacific Northwest. And while it’s not always the most fun to work outside these days, the fact is, it’s perfect [...]
With Fall Here, It’s Time to Plant Again!
As if on cue, September has ushered in the start of autumn. Yes, we technically have about a week left of summer, but after the August heat, September arrived with markedly cooler weather, a slight [...]
Keep Your Garden Going Strong
Welcome to late summer, that magical time of year when your garden looks the best it has all year…or doesn’t. Early heat in spring pushed gardens in our area into overdrive, and while the rest [...]




