The story of Maple Leaf Nurseries began in 1959 when Harry Bakker, an immigrant from Holland, established a small nursery on Stewart Rd. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. While working two other jobs, Harry managed to grow his field operation starting with Privet, Poplar as well as a variety of roses.
In 1992, Harry and his son Dave sold the business to Bernie Langendoen and Ted Sikkema. Under their guidance, Maple Leaf Nurseries moved to Vineland and a container operation was set up to complement the field operation as well as accommodate a growing shift in consumer demand. It did not take long to add perennials to the product mix and now it is an integral part of the inventory.
Today Maple Leaf Nurseries grows our products using 175 acres for field inventory, 300,000 square feet of poly-house for outdoor perennials, 350,000 square feet for flowering shrubs and evergreens, as well as 172,000 square feet of greenhouse space for early spring perennials.
With over 75 employees during the peak season the story of Maple Leaf Nurseries continues to unfold.