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!

Annuals

Add seasonal color to your planters and garden

Perennials

Make your garden colorful for years to come with easy-care plants

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 like

Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs

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Plant Care

Let us help you find the solutions you need for a healthy garden

Fountains

Enjoy the soothing sounds of falling water in the garden

Soils & Mulch

Provide nutrients and beautification for your garden

The Latest From Our Blog

Time to Plant!

May is here--and that means it's time to plant! Whether you're ready to plant a vegetable garden, pot up some containers of flowers or hang up a beautiful Lynden Basket, we've got what you need! [...]

Spring is Here!

Our new greenhouse is bursting with color! As spring gets underway, we're fully stocked with hundreds of our famous Lynden Baskets, planted and grown right in our own greenhouses. We also have a great selection [...]

Ready to Plant? Get Started Now!

Senetti 'Baby Blue Bicolor' available at Vander Giessen's!With spring officially underway, if you’re like me you’re probably beginning to get “the itch”for planting. For many of us, it’s just a natural instinct, and as grass [...]