History of...

 Development of the garden accelerated in the early 1970s with the sale of the dairy herd (to be replaced by a flock of coopworth sheep) and the creation of the nursery. The latter proving that the hobby could generate money as well as consume it!

 The name Maple Glen came about when we had to officially register the nursery. At the time there were over 30 varieties of Japanese Maples (Acer sp.) on the property and the garden was being developed in a curving valley with a water source in the bottom. Such a landform is called a Glen in Bobs native Ireland. Since acquiring internet access we have discovered that there are several other Maple Glens in the world.

 The garden continues to be developed and extended. Recently the acquisition of a second hand hydraulic excavator has made it possible to revisit and redevelop a number of areas in older parts of the garden. This is always done with the intention of improving the views available and incorporates existing plantings whenever possible.

 A number of pictures of Maple Glen taken by Muriel Davison over the years as the garden has grown are available. Clicking on one of the thumbnails below will display a larger version of the image and a description of what is depicted.

Then...

The garden in 1971	The garden in 1974	Rock Garden 1973	Rock Garden 1974
Far side 1978	The Nursery 1980	A pond about 1980	House from the air 1991

Now...

View of the garden. Spring 2007