Welcome!

Spring is coming – really!

Spring is speeding its way towards us. Our tasks are quickly building in anticipation of the new season, so we need to remember to sit back and take a moment every now and then to be fully prepared for what is to come. It was lovely to share Earth Day with such kindred souls and take a moment to prepare ourselves for the wondrous, busy time that is spring!

Upcoming Gatherings at the Manor

We will be having a more subdued, yet still amazing Beltane event including a Wiccan style bonfire, and of course, the greenhouse and Hiraeth gift shop will be open. We will put the maypole dance, and Spiral Garden on hold for when we have more time to commit to them to make them the best possible experiences they can be! May 1st from 7-9 pm | Free Event. Mark thy calendars and come share in the turning of the seasons with us.

Our Nature Walks will kick off with our Ephemerals on May 7th. From then on we will host a Nature Walk one Thursday a month, with more being booked as interest grows.

 

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Ephemerals Nature Walk — May 7th

10:00 AM to noon| Get Your Tickets

Follow us along wooded, moss-lined trails to discover the earliest spring flowers just beginning to bloom.

Listen for the chorus of Wood Frogs calling from newly thawed pools.
Breathe in the fresh scents of water and earth awakening after winter’s rest.
Watch for birds flitting between the trees and the quiet signs of wildlife passing through…

Who knows what you will experience on this guided journey?
Only you — should you decide to walk this path with us. 🌱

 

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Medicine Pouch Workshop — May 23rd

Time TBA| Get Your Tickets

Join Kelsey Shapka, a talented weaving artist, to be guided in creating your very own medicine pouch using natural materials like birch bark. Just in time to start gathering your own natural medicines!

More to Come…

These are but the first of many gatherings to be revealed in our Calendar of Teachings for 2026. Stay close, dear friends, so you do not miss what lies ahead.

Plant Offerings

I’m offering some of the more reliable species for preordering this season, so keep visiting our website to see what’s new as we add available species. 

Volunteers

Our Crewyrs (Creators) Tribe is looking for new members to help us in the greenhouse on transplant days,

put in our Celtic Spiral Garden, Maypole, and Native U-Pick Garden (whhaat??? You’ll have to keep checking back for when we release more info about these exciting projects!). We also need to get our lambing jugs ready and our ram shed and additional fencing in shape for spring and summer pastures. Of course, there will be Alberta Open Farm Days again and possibly some other events. If you enjoy learning, sharing your knowledge and skills, especially in the areas of construction, gardening, livestock, and people, this might be for you! Volunteers get to learn, try out our products at no charge, and receive discounts on our upcoming workshops. You may be able to get hired on as part-time staff if the fit is right. Interested individuals can contact me at dawnw@mmgardens.ca.

Firecircle Program

We just have the business plan remaining to complete in the Firecircle Program. It is so worth the investment as it will guide Medieval Manor’s path in the short and long term. If you are considering starting a new business in the tourism sector, have an Indigenous led or rural-type business, consider this program. 

Immersive Learning Experiences

If you have a group interested in having us run a workshop or hike for you at your location or ours, or are

looking for some consultation regarding a planting project, by all means, contact us to arrange something. Teachers, groups, and corporate team builders, a great idea for this spring or next fall, is to arrange for one of our in-person workshops or tours. Whether you wish to create a mini ecosystem (woodland faerie, prairie, or puddle garden), go on a nature walk, or engage with and learn from our unique livestock and regenerative farming practices, MM Gardens can create an experience just for you! Contact us at info@mmgardens for details. We do not take any deposits until we know it’s a go, and we can always change dates if required.

Other Tidbits

We currently do not generally ship live plants out of province as they are overwintered outdoors to ensure hardiness, and may therefore contain organisms not native to other places. Some areas near us can receive free shipping, so please inquire if you are unsure or if our website is not cooperating. 

Gift certificates are a great way to gift something in advance or if you are unsure of what someone may like. Delivery is also available to a number of areas.

We aim to provide completely immersive nature and agricultural experiences and products to educate

and connect people back to the land, thus instilling a desire to take action regarding the health of Mother Earth and her children.    

Stay safe, and thank you for supporting local business and going back to your roots to grow your future.

Dawn Watts,

Owner and creator of Medieval Manor Gardens