This month we look at Nion, represented by the letter N, and Fern, the letter F. Nion’s period is from Feb. 18th to Mar. 17th and people under this sign are deemed enchanters. Often possessing powerful imaginations, they are thought to be intuitive and very spontaneous in their actions. The …
The Celts consisted of many different tribes, but collectively were the largest group of ancient Europe. They shared the same culture and though there were many different variations, they also shared a deeply rooted language. The Celtic religion had a close relationship to the natural world. Lakes, rivers, trees, and …
We were all packed and ready to head out with our B Train (one ton truck, 5th wheel and flat deck carrying our side by side) on Fri., Sept. 23, 2022. I had to return on Sunday to get a delivery of plants out for the TransEd project Monday morning …
Although it may be difficult to think about it now while the summer days are still warm and the lake is calling, school is just around the corner. This makes it a great time for teachers, home schoolers, day homes and other groups to think about adding exciting and creative …
Finally I had a chance to experience the Alberta Mycological Society’s annual event at the U of A Botanic Garden, and boy was it worth it! For the regular price of admission to the gardens (located just north of Devon, just SW of Edmonton), one could peruse the fabulous display …
As our game camera popped up more pictures the other day, I was totally expecting deer, elk, coyote, maybe a moose. At first I was at least impressed with the clarity of a shot of a mallard drake in flight. Not blurry at all. Kinda cool. It also means the …
Things are coming together nicely for our Earth Mother Spring Tea! We are so thankful to have the Earth Wisdom Centre just 25 minutes NW of Edmonton for this event. It’s a beautiful off grid, ecologically mindful community connection facility. A perfect atmosphere to celebrate Mothers and the rebirth of …
As we have been getting more attention from out of province lately, I thought it would be a good time to go over a few things regarding shipping live plants. Although we would love to, we do not ship live plants out of province due to the potential risk of …
Since we’re past the halfway point for January, 2022 I though I should take a few moments to reminisce about our podcast before I get too wrapped up in the new growing season. It’s hard to believe it’s already been just over a year since we released our first episode …
We love supporting other local businesses, especially when they have the same ecologically minded values as we do! That’s why we’re so excited to have Backyard Birds Nature Shop in Spruce Grove carrying our Wild Teas, and both them and Furniture First carrying our artwork! We encourage anyone in the …
We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the local businesses that participated in our Medieval Manor Garden of Gifts event this past Saturday including: Kriiations Hair One Man’s Treasure Fescue Naturalization Genevieve Olivier Backyard Birds Nature Shop Perks Coffee House Their gift donations were much appreciated …
We’re going to do something a little crazy and spontaneous this Saturday – give out free gifts! (That should get you in the Christmas spirit!) Medieval Manor Gardens will be appearing at different locations in Stony Plain and Spruce Grove with some of our Wild Teas along with items from …
(Picture via a game camera out at the family farm by Entwistle a few days before this article was published. Note the natural unfenced wildlife corridor leading through the hay field. The elk travel through every few weeks and are able to get to their next destination stress free. Other …
I am a mother to my child, to my animal companions, to my plants and to the natural world around me. I have loved and lost my own mother. I have watched others become mothers, aunts, grandmothers and best friends. I have made mistakes. I have learned from those mistakes. …
One of the side effects of gardening and yard work is often weeds. In small amounts and for certain purposes this is not always a bad thing. When weeds spread uncontrolled however, they can cause multiple problems. Listen to our latest episode of Regenerative Landscapes to get a better idea …
Potted trees take up the most space at our nursery and we need to make room for new spring stock, so from March 25 – April 30, 2021 take advantage of our sale pricing and do that shelter belt, reclamation piece, fire wood grove or what have you. These trees …
We have so much going on with our Regenerative Landscapes podcast right now, it’s hard to keep up! New main episodes are now being released every other week. Our Green Scene news and Plant Adventure Guide will be released on weeks opposite to the main episodes and feature news clips …
We have been bringing in stratified seed, started some cuttings and have some new herbs and other plants on the go. Share some of our new green in pictures to brighten your day until spring arrives!
Episode 5 of our Regenerative Landscapes podcast is available on Apple, Google, Spotify and now, iHeartRadio. “A Different Winter Landscape” looks at how to add colour and interest to an otherwise white winter landscape, and other things you can do for the benefit of both your human and animal friends …
Happy New Year! Here is our first real podcast for “Regenerative Landscapes” where you can find out more about our hosts. Please like, share and download for more episodes in 2021! <iframe title=”Meet the hosts!” src=”https://www.podbean.com/media/player/sddfj-f64d20?from=usersite&vjs=1&skin=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=1” height=”315″ width=”100%” style=”border: none;” scrolling=”no” data-name=”pb-iframe-player”></iframe> Meet the hosts! podbean.com
Myself and two of my friends and colleagues started this crazy idea of putting a podcast together featuring topics related to regenerative landscaping. You can find out more about what this means in our first episode (tentatively scheduled for a Dec. 30 launch right in time for New Year’s!), but …
Medieval Manor Gardens is proud to be a part of the TransEd Valley Line LRT project. Multiple areas along the route had to be cleared for construction, before which time we collected native seed from along the river valley in order to propagate native species to revegetate the areas upon …
Perhaps you will purchase some new plants from Medieval Manor Gardens, or maybe you will begin wild harvesting some of your own in the area that you reside. Great! Now you might start to think, “So now what do I do with them?”. Though they have been around long before …
To celebrate Earth Day we are offering this nature walk at Glory Hills for only a donation to the Edmonton and Area Land Trust that looks after the Glory Hill Conservation Area as well as many other wonderful tracts of natural land in the space that we live. Learn about, …
Starting Sat., Apr. 1st (no joke!) Medieval Manor Gardens will be at the Edmonton Bountiful Market every week throughout the gardening season. Look for us in booth H7!
Starting Thursday, May 4th, Medieval Manor Gardens will be having a pop up market each week in front of the old Beach Corner Restaurant off Range Road 15. We will have an array of native plants, bedding outs, our Wild Teas, art work and more available for purchase. As the …
Medieval Manor Gardens and many other vendors will be present to answer gardening questions, provide plants, seeds and other gardening items. Guest speakers will cover a variety of gardening related topics. Enter our special draw to win a $50 gift certificate from us that can be used towards any of …
If you’re looking for something a little different, try our Wild Tea Workshop. Sustainably harvested and locally grown native and garden teas. Learn about the types of teas from white, to oolong, to the more common black. Taste test a number of Wild Teas and learn about some of the …
Join us at the Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area on Sat. Feb 25th (weather permitting, otherwise it may be rescheduled) to experience the wonders of winter. Animals like deer, moose, coyotes, fox, hares and a variety of birds may be seen as well as their signs. Perhaps you may hear one …
We are excited to be a part of FallFest, along with other local businesses, The Glory Hills Junior Forest Wardens and the Rosenthal Community Hall! A combined Oktoberfest and fall fair kind of feel, complete with giant pretzels, bratwurst, cotton candy and carnival games. Try some Spezi or see how …
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