Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center for Plants & Expert Gardening Supplies in Lynden, WA
At Vander Giessen Nursery, we are deeply committed to plants and horticulture, a dedication that has endured for over 85 years. As the oldest nursery and garden center in Whatcom County, our proven track record demonstrates our focus on cultivating and offering the highest quality plants available. Now in our third and fourth generations of family ownership, we continue to serve our community with the same passion that began in 1938. Our family-owned business provides everything needed to transform gardening projects from dreams into reality, including plants, soil, mulch, gardening tools, and expert advice.We specialize in plant varieties perfectly suited to the Pacific Northwest climate, offering annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and edibles. Our comprehensive product selection extends to fertilizers, pest controls, grass seed, and lawn care solutions. We also provide an extensive range of fountains to create serene garden spaces. With decades of collective experience, our team delivers personalized guidance to help gardens thrive. Our history of excellence, combined with our commitment to customer satisfaction, makes us a trusted partner for gardeners of all skill levels.
Services
Annuals
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Edibles
Lawn Care
Garden Tools
Plant Care
Fountains
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We have 85+ years of family-owned horticultural expertise
- Our plant selection is specifically curated for Pacific Northwest climates
- We offer complete gardening solutions from seed to mature landscapes
- Our team provides personalized, research-based plant care advice
- We're committed to sustainable gardening practices and community education
Services
Annuals
Our annual plants add seasonal color to gardens and containers. Available in varieties specifically selected for Pacific Northwest growing conditions, these plants provide vibrant displays that thrive in local climates. We offer expert guidance on placement and care requirements for optimal performance throughout the growing season.
Perennials
Create multi-year color with our carefully curated perennials collection. These plants return each season, forming the backbone of sustainable gardens. Our nursery staff provides planting instructions and companion planting suggestions to help customers create thriving, low-maintenance perennial gardens.
Shrubs
We offer diverse shrubs for year-round interest and garden structure. From evergreens to flowering varieties, our selection includes plants suited for hedges, foundation plantings, and focal points. Our team provides planting guidance and pruning recommendations for healthy, well-maintained shrubs.
Fountains
Transform outdoor spaces with our fountain collection. These water features add soothing sounds and visual interest to gardens. We offer various styles and sizes, with installation advice available from our experienced staff to ensure proper setup and maintenance.
Questions
What makes Vander Giessen Nursery unique?
We're Whatcom County's oldest family-owned nursery with 85+ years of horticultural expertise, offering PNW-adapted plants and personalized gardening guidance from three generations of family ownership.
Do you deliver plants and supplies?
Yes, we offer delivery services for bulk soil, mulch, and large plant purchases. Contact our staff for delivery area details and pricing information.
Are your plants suited for local climates?
Our plant selection is specifically curated for Pacific Northwest growing conditions with expert advice available to optimize performance in local gardens.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Our experienced staff provides personalized, research-based plant care guidance to help customers succeed with seasonal color displays, perennial gardens, and complete landscape installations.
Reviews (4)
William Euker
Jul 22, 2021
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Paid 95 dollars for hanging flower plant and got hanging plant with tiny flowers. Not worth money. Haggens has better for 29 dollars.
Jerad Trannum
Jan 30, 2021
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By far the best quality of plants, trees, soil, compost and tools I have found. I moved a bit further away and still make the hour drive to get here. Family owned business, people with great attitudes and customer service!
Po Izzy
Dec 02, 2018
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Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff. They also take care of my sprinkler system. Excellent service!
Misha Greenwald
Dec 02, 2017
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Bought 5 veggie starts not even organic. Also picked up a very small bag of organic fertilizer for 8 dollars. Any way the bill was thirty bucks. I saw a sign on the veggie start table for one dollar 89. But the register rung it all up at 3 dollar 20 per start. THAT is EXPENSIVE ! I will never go there again for starts...