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GLEN CLYDE GARDENS & HISTORY

 Nov 2001 - Gardens win Tidy Towns  Award for continued Excellence

Originally built as a private residence, Glen Clyde House was first licensed as a Coaching Inn by James Jackson in 1845 under the name " The Tasmanian Lass".  In the early 1860's a major extension was added for coaches and the name changed to the Glen Clyde Hotel.

It continued to operate as an hotel until the 1930's.   Since then it has had a variety of uses, including a period as a maternity home, dental clinic and a long period as an Ampol Garage before falling into disrepair.

Following an extensive renovation by the Lang Family (in the late 1970's), Glen Clyde House is once again a wayside stopping point, catering to the traveller and local alike.

Today it is established as one of Tasmania's Premier Craft Galleries and proud winners of  8 Tasmanian Tourism Awards for excellence.

Relaxing by the pond!
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The Gardens
Set in approximately quarter of an acre, the gardens have a strong English influence, with rolling sandstone walls, figurines and mix of plantings that take advantage of the beautiful climatic experience of the true four seasons we enjoy in Tasmania.

Our gardens are open daily for inspection.

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In November 98 major development started on the "back paddock". Large plantings, new beds, fountain and water ponds are all taking shape. 7 tonnes of gravel was laid, 15 metres of dry stone wall built & 10 trailer loads of bush rock gathered & laid for garden edging.

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View across the creek, Oct 1999..

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Garden development as at October 1999 - back paddock layout constructed, paths laid, stonewall built & fountain finished.

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Photo taken 18th December 2000, roses, camellias and much much more all in full growth.

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A panorama of the rear garden December 2000, previously the back paddock!

new garden commences to bloom - Oct 2001

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Oct 2001

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Oct 2001 - new roses ready to bloom!

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Oct 2001 - pond completed

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Garden nymphs enjoy the pond!

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