Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I know, I'm a day late, but it's not too late to wish you a Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the Savior's birth this Christmas season, we have so much for which to give thanks. At Vander Giessen Nursery, we're thankful for you, our customers. As I said at Thanksgiving, whether you buy a few geraniums each spring or stop in on a weekly basis for whole trunkloads of plants, we appreciate you all. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you in the past year and we look foward to serving you again in the year to come.

That said, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year as well! For many of us, the past year was a trying one--the downturn in the economy impacted most if not all of us. We hope that the year to come may bring renewed economic growth and prosperity, and we wish you all the best.

From our family to yours, we hope that you had a blessed Christmas and that you have all God's blessings in the year to come. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you soon!

Christmas Clearance Sale!

A week from today is Christmas--can you believe it?! It seems like we just celebrated Thanksgiving, but we're already three quarters of the way through the Christmas season.

At Vander Giessen Nursery, it's time for a clearance sale! Starting today, all of our Christmas trees, wreaths and poinsettias are 10-50% off. Maybe you still need to put up your Christmas tree. Or maybe you've got a Christmas party to go to this weekend and need a gift for the hostess. We still have a good selection of beautiful poinsettias that make great gifts!

Whatever your need this Christmas, stop in to see how we can help. We're open Monday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM until December 23.

Great gardener gift ideas!

Do you have a gardener in your life? Of course you do--who doesn't? This year, get that special person a gift they're sure to use. At Vander Giessen Nursery, we have a great selection of gardener gift ideas, including unique and useful hand tools, pruners, hose reels, gift baskets, gift certificates and...

Fountains! Pictured here is one of our beautiful new fountains just arrived. These fountains are great for indoors or out and will be sure to add ambiance to any setting with the gentle sound of falling water and the dancing reflections from their built-in lights.

Stop in this Christmas season to see what gifts ideas we have that would suit the green thumb in your family. Who knows, maybe you'll end up getting something for yourself, too! And don't forget, we still have a great selection of cut and live Christmas trees, poinsettias and wreaths!

It's Christmas at Vander Giessen Nursery!

For months now, you've probably been watching as Christmas trees go up in stores and gift items start appearing on shelves. It seems like Christmas comes earlier and earlier each year.

This morning, I saw a news report saying that Nordstrom is one of the few stores left to hold off on its Christmas decorating until the day after Thanksgiving. Well, they're not alone! Just yesterday we kicked off the Christmas season at Vander Giessen Nursery--after all, now it's the Christmas season!

We're open with a full supply of fresh-cut and live Christmas trees, poinsettias in various sizes and colors, as well as gift ideas for any gardener (our hand-made wreaths are scheduled to start arriving early next week!). Check out the Christmas photo gallery for pictures of Christmas at Vander Giessen Nursery and more information on our hours and what we carry.

As we begin this Christmas season, start your celebrations with a trip to Vander Giessen Nursery. This year, we're offering apple cider, coffee, hot chocolate and donuts on Saturdays, so bring the family down to enjoy a snack while you shop! As always, we look forward to serving you!

Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving!

With all the busyness around here in the last couple of weeks, I didn't even get a chance to post a note about Thanksgiving. Yes, the holiday is past, but I still want to take a moment to write a few words.

To you who are our customers: Thank You! This year, despite the downturn in the economy, you've been such a blessing to us. I wish I could thank you each by name--whether you stop in once a year to pick up half a dozen geraniums or swing by once a week and fill up your pickup, we appreciate you all.

Vander Giessen Nursery has been in business for over 70 years, and that would never be possible were it not for our faithful customers. It's always a pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to doing so in the years to come. Thank you again for your business. In this holiday season of thanksgiving and celebration, we're proud to give thanks for you!

A Note to our Customers

On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, my grandfather John Vos, long-time owner of Vander Giessen Nursery, passed away suddenly. For many years, John, along with his wife Ada and brother-in-law Lawrence, operated Vander Giessen Nursery. In the Lynden community and beyond, John was well-known for his commercial spraying, barn whitewashing and other services.

After retiring from the nursery in 2003 at age 82, John--and Ada--continued to frequent the nursery, where they enjoyed visiting with customers, reminiscing about decades past and checking on the overall well-being of the nursery. To read John's full obituary and sign an online guestbook, please click here.

In order for our family to celebrate my grandfather's life and take part in his funeral, Vander Giessen Nursery will be closed Friday afternoon, November 20 and all day Saturday, November 21. Thank you for your prayers and kindness during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

David Vos
Manager, Vander Giessen Nursery

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

-- II Corinthians 1:3-4

Take a guess...

Have a look at this picture. When do you suppose it was taken? July? August? September?

Have your final answer? Okay, try this--I took this picture this morning. That's right, November 5. This basket has been in bloom for almost 6 months!

Now, here's why I bring this up today: many people buy their hanging baskets from the hardware or grocery store, and while they may look nice at first, by the end of August (or earlier!) they're finished and need to be dumped. Vander Giessen Lynden Baskets, however, will give you months more color! We carefully select the plants, potting mix, fertilizer--even the basket itself--to give the most blooms and the longest life to each and every hanging basket.

If you're tired of throwing your money away on hanging baskets that only last a couple months, make a note to choose Vander Giessen Lynden Baskets next season! Available in a variety of colors and plant combinations, we can advise you on the best baskets for your location, as well as the care you'll want to give them to keep them looking great all season long. Choose the best. Choose Vander Giessen.