The Ladybird Company

02/06/2026

🐌 Five Reasons to join Mapping the Harvest Season, Feb 12.

♡ Learn a Herbalist's Framework
for customizable seasonal record-keeping with confidence & intention; to plan, track, and refine your practice year after year.

♡ Gather in Community
to plan the harvest the way our ancestors around the world once did: sharing knowledge, stories, and laughter around a shared table.

♡ Practice Plant Identification Skills
through the practice of botanical illustration; learn to observe, record, and recognize plants with greater accuracy.

♡ Align Wild Harvests
with the timing of cultivated crops: so well timed, easy harvesting becomes second nature.

♡ Step Into The Rhythm of the Seasons:
begin to shape your life around what the land offers.

🌿 It was a pleasure to gather for this class last month- so much laughter, wisdom, and joy was shared around our table.

I am so excited to be hosting this class again next week. This is the last time this class will be offered until next winter- if you're interested, don't miss your chance.

📍 Quietude, Lloydminster.
Feb 12, 6:40 - 8:30 pm

Photos by the incredible Dallas Blaedow Photography 🧡

02/04/2026

🌿 I am excited to share that I will be vending and presenting at Manitou Springs Natural Wellness Fair, Saturday February 14.

As always, you'll find my collection of herbalist-crafted apothecary goods at my table: teas, tinctures, salves, and more. I'll also be presenting a workshop, by donation, titled Sewing Seeds of Wellness: A Seed Starting Masterclass.

🐌 During this 1 hour workshop, we’ll dive into the science and practice of bringing medicinal and culinary seeds to life. We’ll craft a perfectly balanced seed starting mix, and practice germination strategies- including stratification, scarification, and imbibition- that awaken seeds from even the toughest of dormancy. We'll go over low-waste planting methods, temperature and light requirements, proper watering techniques, managing damping off, natural pest management strategies (IPM), transplanting seedlings, and hardening off for resilient growth.

Students will leave with a tray of planted medicinal seeds, and a confident understanding of the processes and practices that support healthy, thriving seedlings.

🌲 If you're curious about herbalism, natural wellness, and reconnecting with seasonal rhythms- Manitou Springs Natural Wellness Fair is for you. I'd love to see you there.

📍 Manitou Springs Resort & Spa
February 14-15, 2026

01/21/2026

I am so excited to host this class at the beautiful Quietude! This germination masterclass is jam-packed with information, and is bound to interest both the beginner and experienced gardener 🌿

🌿CALLING ALL GARDENERS!🌱
Join The Ladybird Company for a masterclass TOMORROW at Quietude!

🌷Starting Seeds of Wellness
Join herbalist and horticulturist Mackenzie Laurin at Quietude for this hands-on seed starting masterclass, where we’ll dive into the science and practice of bringing medicinal and culinary seeds to life.
💲Tickets: $35/ person
🕡 Thursday, January 22nd 4:45 to 6:30pm
Children under 12 attend for free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are interested in attending, RSVP online at www.theladybirdcompany.ca or by direct messaging The Ladybird Company page- only 15 spots are available, so make sure to grab your spot.

01/14/2026

01/06/2026

So.. I blacked out for 14 hours and accidentally turned what was supposed to be a simple little planner into this beast of a workbook. 😬

Part textbook, part garden log, part landscape design planner; this workbook features 30 beautiful pages:
- 9 beginner friendly, densely informative pages on garden basics and beginner botany, going over germination, gardening terminology, the basics of soil, natural garden amendments, and much more.
- 8 user-friendly lists, logs, and charts, designed to help you make informed planting decisions and keep careful records.
- 4 blank landscape design pages, ready for you to fill them in.

🐌 Just in time to plan the harvest season, this workbook is now available as a PDF on my website. Find it listed under 'Herbal Home & Lifetsyle' > 'Ladybird Workbooks & Printables'.

🦋 If you'd like to step further into this work, join horticulturist & herbalist Mackenzie Laurin, Jan. 13 or Feb. 12, for a seasonal community gathering: Mapping The Harvest Season.

Coming together in community to plan next year's harvest is an age-old tradition, spanning cultures around the globe. This winter gathering honours these ancestral traditions of sharing reflections, abundance, and the work of stewardship- aligning effort, attention, and care with the land we depend on.

🌿 This in- person workshop expands the concepts inside the Mapping Your Foraging Route Workbook, as well as the Garden Planning Workbook, to bridge wild harvests with cultivated crops.

Participants receive:
- A physicaly copy of the Mapping Your Foraging Route workbook.
- A physical copy of the Garden Planning worbook.
- Guided instruction and real-world examples.
- Exclusive invitations to a private foraging foray in the spring.
- Freshly brewed, hand-blended Ladybird tea on tap throughout the class.

This workshop will be happening twice this winter:

📍 Human Habits
January 13; 6:40 - 8:30 pm

📍Quietude
February 12; 6:40 - 8:30 pm

Only 15 spots are available at each: RSVP to ensure your spot.

www.theladybirdcompany.ca

12/28/2025

🌿 A year-long companion for the forager at large; Mapping Your Foraging Route is a practical organization system for the beginner and experienced forager alike.

With 35 beautiful, thoughtfully laid-out pages, this workbook is designed to build the foundation for an ethical & intentional foraging practice- strengthening pattern recognition, identification skills, record keeping practices, and overall wildcrafting confidence.

🐌 Just in time to plan the harvest season, this workbook is now available as a PDF on my website. Find it listed under 'Herbal Home & Lifetsyle' > 'Ladybird Workbooks & Printables'.

🦋 If you'd like to step further into this work, join horticulturist & herbalist Mackenzie Laurin, Jan. 13 or Feb. 12, for a seasonal community gathering: Mapping The Harvest Season.

Coming together in community to plan next year's harvest is an age-old tradition, spanning cultures around the globe. This winter gathering honours these ancestral traditions of sharing reflections, abundance, and the work of stewardship- aligning effort, attention, and care with the land we depend on.

🌿 This in- person workshop expands the concepts inside the Mapping Your Foraging Route Workbook, as well as the Garden Planning Workbook, to bridge wild harvests with cultivated crops.

Participants receive:
- A physicaly copy of the Mapping Your Foraging Route workbook.
- A physical copy of the Garden Planning worbook.
- Guided instruction and real-world examples.
- Exclusive invitations to a private foraging foray in the summer months.
- Freshly brewed, hand-blended Ladybird tea on tap throughout the class.

This workshop will be happening twice this winter:

📍 Human Habits
January 13; 6:40 - 8:30 pm

📍Quietude
February 12; 6:40 - 8:30 pm

Only 15 spots are available at each: RSVP to ensure your spot.

www.theladybirdcompany.ca

12/12/2025

🍂 The Ladybird Fire Cider; a nourishing, warming, herbal tonic, crafted with a potent blend of citrus and spice. Lovingly blended with a collection of herbs traditionally used to support circulation and the immune system, including turmeric, cayenne, & garlic, this is the perfect tonic for these cold winter days.

From now until January 5th, Fire Cider is only $12. Get yours while supplies last- but don't say I didn't warn you. 🔥

Product photography by LE Roots Photography 🧡

12/11/2025

After a few months of quiet work behind the scenes, I am excited to announce this milestone: The Ladybird Company website is live. It brings together every branch of the company in one place: education, events, apothecary & herbal home goods, and community resources; rooted in ecology, heritage, & free access to knowledge.

The website is more than just a retail space- it is built to reflect the core values that, years ago, lit the flame of inspiration for The Ladybird Company. The website is a place for traditional knowledge keeping, fostering community, and practicing true stewardship. It's designed to be a helpful companion for all students of the plant kingdom- the herbalist, the gardener, the wildcrafter, the naturalist- to foster curiosity throughout every season.

Inside, you'll find:
🌿 The Apothecary
Small-batch herbal wellness products: teas, salves, tinctures, and so much more.

🪴 Herbal Home & Lifestyle
Thoughtful goods for the herbal home: medicinal plant seeds, herbal bath & beauty, kitchen & apothecary tools, and secondhand non-fiction books.

🐌 Event Listings
Workshops, classes, plant walks, and seasonal gatherings.

🍄 Herbal Study Blog
Research, field notes, plant wisdom, and practical guidance for students and lifelong learners.

☘️ The Ladybird Calendar
Where to find me each month.

🍂 The First Garden Collective: Young Women in Business
This project is near and dear to my heart, and will be launched very soon... stay tuned!

🐿 Community Resources (a work in progress, desktop only for now)
Find my Community Events Calendar, a Community Directory listing local businesses and makers, links to field study locations, citizen science projects you can join, and a curated library of external learning and references.

To celebrate the holiday season, and the launch of my website, I am offering 20% off Apothecary (available only while supplies last). Visit my website, or find me at Harmonic Haven's Signature Christmas Market this Saturday, to take advantage of this great deal while you can.

Find the link in my bio. 🦋

12/11/2025

🌲 The December Schedule (updated)

Looking for a last minute gift? You can find me this weekend at Harmonic Haven's Signature Market & Vermilion Alberta Farmers' Market, or place an order online and coordinate local pickup on one of the dates listed below. Don't miss the 20% off Apothecary Sale, on until January 5th. Happy holidays! ❄️

12/10/2025

❄️ To celebrate the holidays (and the launch of my website!) I am offering 20% off apothecary products, in person and online, from now until January 5th. This includes all remaining stock of teas, salves, tinctures and more!

As I prepare for our next few product drops, in late winter and early spring, I'll be taking pre-orders on all products, on my website or by private message. If you're after teas, salves, Sunlit Willow, Temple Tonic, or any other bestsellers, preordering ensures you'll get them before they're gone.

Find the link in my bio. 🌿

12/02/2025

🌲Winter has truly settled in here on the prairies- with a blanket of snow, biting winds, and branches frozen in stillness.

In the comforting quiet of the season, here is a look back at a few peaceful moments from summer: warm breezes, bird song, and the hum of pollinators in the air.