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

Make the most of Your Mother’s Day Flowers Options

They’re the Thanksgiving turkey of Mother’s Day—flowers. Whether you’re getting started with planting flowers for yourself or plan to give them as a gift for Mother’s Day (which, men, is this coming weekend!), it’s [...]

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Mother's Day is just around the corner--are you ready? At Vander Giessen's, we are! We've got lots of great gift ideas in store for you to pick up, including (but certainly not limited to):-Lynden Baskets--our [...]

Dwarf Conifers for Containers — Part II

Last month, I wrote about some of my favorite dwarf conifers for growing in containers--you can read that post here. If you've ever struggled with knowing what to do with your pots in the winter [...]