Spriggly's Beescaping

Author-Palooza | Asheville Botanical Gardens
2026-02-21 12:30 - 15:00 UTC | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Meet five local nature-focused children’s book authors, including Spriggly’s Beescaping, at the Asheville Botanical Garden Gift Shop on Saturday, February 21st from 12:30-3PM. This event is free and open to the public, no registration required.

Native Bees and the Habitats They Require | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Native Plant Symposium
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Cincinatti Zoo, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
If you’re in the Cincinnati area, come check out Brannen Basham at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Native Plant Symposium! He will present, Native Bees and the Habitats They Require. The symposium is on November 22, 2025 from 8:50 am – 4:00 pm.
More about the program: In this talk, European honeybees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America. Learn about the lives of these pollination juggernauts through an exploration of common species and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Supporting them in your spaces is easier than you might think. This presentation offers approaches you can infuse into your everyday gardening that make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you.

Pollinators, Predators, Plants, & Pesticides | Four Part Webinar Series with WCU
2025-09-24 06:30 - 08:00 | Webinar
Pollinators, Predators, Plants, & Pesticides Four Part Webinar Series
Discover the countless benefits of viewing your land as part of the ecosystem and mimicking the incredible power of natural spaces. Recreating that process is possible within your own garden, and it all starts with gaining a deeper understanding of the native beneficial creatures that are the cogs of our ecosystem. Explore methods of creating a balance in your garden through native plantings and other key pieces of habitat to attract the pollinators, predators, prey, and microbes needed in a thriving and well-balanced ecosystem. Information on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and a general IPM template will be provided as part of this course.

September 24th: Intro to Native Pollinators
Beginning with native bees and other beneficial pollinators, learn how to foster populations of these animals in your outdoor spaces through native plantings and other practices.
October 1st: Intro to Native Predators
Explore native predators, their prey, and the balance of having both on your property to help create a thriving ecosystem.
October 8th: Intro to Native Plants
Dive deeper into native plants and their countless benefits to local ecosystems as well as the gardener, along with their uses in controlling drainage and erosion issues.
October 16th: Intro to Pesticides
Learn about the dangers of saturating our world and what options are available to you as a modern gardener to stop the use of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides – even organic ones.
Time: 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates: Every Wednesday from Sep 24, 2025 to Oct 15, 2025 | Register by Sep 17, 2025

Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management | AVL Pollinator Advocate Course Series
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Presentation Details: Sometimes the cure can seem worse than the disease. So it is with pesticides for insects, funguses and invasive exotic weeds. This class provides pointers on defining what is truly a pest and when and how to manage it with the least harm to pollinators. PREVIEW: Insects sometimes viewed as pests, like wasps, are among the best pest managers, and diversity is a gardener’s best friend!
This presentation is part of the Pollinator Advocate Course series with the Asheville Botanical Garden. Pricing is below and can be purchased through their website at the link provided.
C.P.A. Series – 12 Course Package for 2025
Purchase All 12 Classes at a discounted rate
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $275.00
C.P.A Individual Classes – available in January 2025
Member: $18.75 per class
Non-Member: $25 per class

The Power of Native Plants
2025-08-30 09:00 | Winding Stair Nursery, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 28734, United States
Native plants do so much more than add beauty to a landscape—they’re ecological powerhouses. By choosing plants that belong here, you create a ripple effect that supports pollinators, stabilizes soil, conserves water, and helps wildlife thrive—all while reducing maintenance and chemical inputs in your garden.
Join the experts from Spriggly’s Beescaping, a leading voice in pollinator and habitat-friendly landscaping, as they reveal why native plants are the cornerstone of healthy ecosystems—and how you can harness their benefits in your own yard.
You’ll learn:
• Why native plants are key to biodiversity
• How to select the right plants for your property
• Simple strategies for designing beautiful, functional spaces
• Tips for avoiding common mistakes that harm pollinators and soil health
Whether you’re new to gardening or an experienced grower looking to make a bigger impact, this class will leave you inspired and empowered to transform your landscape into a thriving, sustainable habitat.
The first half of this course includes a talk and slideshow, followed by an educational walking tour of the native plants at Winding Stair and the power each has to benefit property and the ecosystem at large.
About Spriggly’s Beescaping: Brannen and Jill are passionate educators and advocates for native landscaping, pollinator health, and ecosystem restoration. Their work spans residential landscapes, public spaces, and educational programs across the Southeast.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 9AM*
Price: $25
*On a budget and wish you could attend? Please contact accounts@windingstairfarm.com to learn more about our sliding scale rates.
Presented by Brannen and Jill of Spriggly’s Beescaping
All class attendees will receive 10% off entire plant purchase same-day

Save the Bees. All the Bees. | N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | 1959 Jake Alexander Boulevard West Salisbury, NC 28147
Beginning with a brief history of humans and bees, explore why honey bees have taken the forefront of our attention for so long. However, the bees that need our help are the 4,000 species of wild native bees in North America (and 20,000 or so species around the world!) Learn about the lives of these pollination machines through an exploration of common North American species and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival.
Rowan Community Center
1959 Jake Alexander Boulevard West Salisbury, NC 28147
Register at the link below!

Planting and Protecting Pollinators with Wildlife in Mind
2025-07-26 09:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 | Winding Stair Nursery, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 28734, United States
Join Brannen and Jill of Spriggly’s Beescaping for a thoughtful, practical workshop on designing gardens that support the creatures who share our spaces. You’ll learn how to plant with intention, using native species and smart strategies to invite pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects into your landscape—while keeping pests, predators, and plant damage in check.
We’ll talk about real-world solutions for common gardening challenges: deer pressure, powdery mildew, pesticide risks, and more. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to fine-tune an established garden, this class will leave you with the knowledge (and the plant list) to create a space that welcomes wildlife without losing your harvest or your sanity.
Perfect for gardeners of all levels. Learn to create wild-life friendly gardens. Come curious, leave empowered. Sliding scale tickets available, $5-$30. Register at the link below.

Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Presentation
2025-07-17 08:00 - 16:00 | NC
Entering their third year of participation, Spriggly’s will present their full day course, “Gardening for the Planet” for the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina University. This full day course is a shortened version of their 16+ hour online course series. Registration for the conference and this course has already ended. However, please check out the online version of Gardening for the Planet to receive an even deeper educational experience.

Pollinator Week Workshop for Kid's with Spriggly's Beescaping
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 | NC
Local authors and educators, Spriggly’s Beescaping, will read their children’s book Finding Home: A Story of a Mason Bee. Followed by a fun and educational talk, movement activities, a sing-a-long, and an art project!
This program is being presented by the Mariana Black Library at 33 Fryemont St, Bryson City, NC 28713 on June 24th at 3PM. Please register by Monday, June 23rd by calling 828-488-3030. This event will be held in the Marianna Black Library Meeting Room.

Native Bees & The Habits They Require | NC Arboretum
2025-06-14 13:30 - 16:00 | North Carolina Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
In this workshop, European honey bees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America. Learn about the lives of these pollination juggernauts through an exploration of common species and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Supporting them in your spaces is easier than you might think. This workshop offers approaches you can infuse into your everyday gardening that make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you.
June 14th from 1:30pm-4:30pm at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Save the Bees. All the Bees. | Winding Stair Nursery in Franklin
2025-06-14 09:00 - 23:30 | Winding Stair Nursery, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 28734, United States
In this native bee workshop, European honey bees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America. Learn about the lives of these pollination juggernauts through an exploration of common native pollinator species and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival, led by native bee specialists Brannen and Jill of Spriggly’s Beescaping. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Supporting them in your spaces is easier than you might think. This workshop offers pollinator-friendly gardening approaches you can infuse into your everyday routines—simple strategies that make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you.
June 14th, 2025 at 9AM | Sliding scale admission

Building Resilience with Native Plants
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Building Resilience with Native Plants: Scaly Mountain Community Association, 41 Buck Knob Road, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775
Discover the incredible benefits of native plants and what they can do for the environment at large. From supporting local ecosystems to battling drainage issues and erosion, increasing the diversity of native plants has never been more important. Native options for common yard plants will be reviewed, along with ways to replace turf grass lawns. Finally, a general point will be made on not using pesticides and alternatives methods.
This free to the community workshop is hosted by the Scaly Mountain Community Association at 7-8:30PM on Monday, June 2nd.

Pollinators, Predators, Plants, & Pesticides | WCU Nature U Online Series
2025-05-07 18:30 - 2025-05-28 19:30 | Online
Beginning with native bees and other beneficial pollinators, learn how to foster populations of these animals in your outdoor spaces through native plantings and other practices. Discover the countless benefits of viewing your land as part of the ecosystem and mimicking the incredible power of natural spaces. Recreating that process is possible within your own garden, and it all starts with gaining a deeper understanding of the native beneficial creatures that are the cogs of our ecosystem. Explore methods of creating a balance in your garden through native plantings and other key pieces of habitat to attract the pollinators, predators, prey, and microbes needed in a thriving and well-balanced ecosystem. Information on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and a general IPM template will be provided as part of this course.
Every Wednesdays from May 7 – May 28 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
(Register by April 28th to ensure your spot!)
Location: Online Live Instruction
Instructors: Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs
Cost: $90 per participant for all 4 sessions
May 7th: Intro to Native Pollinators
May 14th: Intro to Native Predators
May 21st: Intro to Native Plants
May 28th: Intro to Pesticides
See full descriptions of each week’s session

Mountain Life: Tackling Steep Banks and Drainage Issues
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Winding Stair Nursery, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 28734, United States
Struggling with runoff, erosion, or a soggy, sloped yard? In this workshop, Brannen and Jill of Spriggly’s Beescaping will show you how to tame stormwater with native plants, rain gardens, and clever drainage techniques. You’ll leave with practical strategies to transform your landscape and support pollinators while protecting your property and the planet. Whether you’re dealing with a muddy mess or advanced soil erosion, this course will equip you with landscaping strategies to improve your property while benefiting the surrounding ecosystem.
This workshop is at Winding Stair Farm & Nursery in Franklin, NC on May 3rd at 10am and has sliding scale admission. To register, please visit the link below.

Celebrate Spring: A Gardening Symposium with the Mountain Ivy Garden Club
2025-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Rabun Civic Center, 201 W. Savannah St., Clayton, GA
Presentation Name: Native Bees & The Habitats They Require

Presentation Details: In this workshop, European honey bees take a back seat to the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America. Learn about the lives of these pollination juggernauts through an exploration of common species and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Supporting them in your spaces is easier than you might think. This workshop offers approaches you can infuse into your everyday gardening that make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you.
This presentation is part of the Mountain Ivy Garden Club Celebrate Spring Gardening Symposium in Clayton, Georgia on Friday, April 11 from 8-5PM for only $75. The event features four dynamic presenters, including our good friend Adam Bigelow of Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions. Learn more at the link below.

All About Our Native Bees | AVL Botanical Garden Pollinator Advocate Course
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Details: Hundreds of bee species are native to our Western North Carolina mountains. Pollen is their only source of protein, that’s why they actively–not accidentally–collect it. No wonder bees are considered the best pollinators in the temperate world! This class explores their life cycles, nesting habits and floral preferences.
This presentation is part of the Pollinator Advocate Course series with the Asheville Botanical Garden. Pricing is below and can be purchased through their website at the link provided.
C.P.A. Series – 12 Course Package for 2025
Purchase All 12 Classes at a discounted rate
Member: $200.00
Non-Member: $275.00
C.P.A Individual Classes – available in January 2025
Member: $18.75 per class
Non-Member: $25 per class

Native Plants and Pesticide-Free Solutions | Organic Grower's School Half-Day Workshop
2025-03-14 09:00 - 12:30 | NC
Presentation Name: Native Plants and Pesticide-Free Solutions
Presentation Details: Discover the incredible benefits of native plants and what they can do for the environment. From supporting local ecosystems to battling drainage issues and erosion, increasing the diversity of native plants has never been more important. Finally, explore how best to manage your outdoor spaces without using pesticides.
This presentation is part of the Organic Grower’s School Spring Conference and will take place during the “pre-conference and half-day workshops” on Friday, March 14th. Learn more about this program and the conference at large through the link below.
To register, please use the link below, scroll slightly, and select “registration” in the middle of the page. Then use the code Spriggly20 to get 20% off your registration! You can register for a the pre-conference/half-day workshops, the full conference, or just a single day.

Native Bees and the Habitats They Require | 12th Annual Gardeners’ Conference at High Rock Church
2025-02-21 08:30 - 15:30 | NC
Presentation Name: Native Bees and the Habitats They Require By Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs, Spriggly’s Beescaping
Presentation Details: Pollinators are essential for our survival. Did you know that there are almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America that are doing the lion’s share of work pollinating our gardens? Learn about the lives of these pollination workhorses and the habitat each requires for nesting and survival. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Supporting them in your spaces is easier than you might think. This workshop offers approaches you can infuse into your everyday gardening that make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you.
This talk is part of the larger 12th Annual Gardeners’ Conference at High Rock Church organized and sponsored by Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer Association of Davidson County. Spriggly’s will present the same program twice, from 11-11:50AM and again from 12:20-1:10PM. Learn more about the entire event and register at the link below.

Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
2024-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Course Details:
Sometimes the cure can seem worse than the disease. So it is with pesticides for insects, funguses and invasive exotic weeds. This class provides pointers on defining what is truly a pest and when and how to manage it with the least harm to pollinators. PREVIEW: Insects sometimes viewed as pests, like wasps, are among the best pest managers, and diversity is a gardener’s best friend!
Additional Info:
“Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management” on August 12 is part of the Certified Pollinator Advocate Program launched in January 2024 by the Botanical Gardens of Asheville and Bee City USA Asheville. The BGA and BCU-AVL will jointly offer this series of 12 monthly classes covering pollination ecology topics and leading to certification as a Pollinator Advocate.
All 12 classes will be offered in 2024, and repeated in 2025 so individuals may complete the certification and become a pollinator advocate over 2 years. To become a “C.P.A.” individuals will complete 12 classes, plus complete 2 volunteer opportunities with Bee City USA-Asheville. Learn more and register for individual courses or the entire series* at ashevillebotanicalgardens.org/become-a-certified-pollinator-advocate/.
*Individual courses are $25, the entire series of 12 courses is $200 for members of The Botanical Gardens and $250 for non-members.

Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Reems Creek Nursery, 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC, 28787, United States
In this class, participants will learn about the pollinators, predators, prey, and pests found in the environment and methods to work with the ecosystem rather than against it. Chemicals should never be needed when proper Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is used. Participants will explore the necessary steps to create a Pollinator-Friendly IPM plan that is perfect for their space and focuses on cultural, mechanical, and biological methods rather than chemical methods, even organic ones.

Bullington Gardens: Native Bee Adult Program
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Honeybees are a well-known pollinator, but have you ever heard of mason bees, one of our more efficient pollinators? Or learned more about the bumble bee, known for its “buzz pollination” that helps flowers bee more productive? Join us to learn more about the native bees in our area and why it’s so critical that we support them.

Bullington Gardens: Native Bees Family Program
2024-06-15 10:00 - 22:30 | Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Kids ages 5-10 are welcome as Jill and Brannen from Spriggly’s Beescaping introduce kids to native bees and other spectacular pollinators! We will read our book, Finding Home: A Story of a Mason Bee and then lead a kid-friendly craft to help create habitat for native bees! Jill Jacobs and Brannen Basham.

Planting for Pollinators Garden Party
2024-04-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Congregational Church of Tryon, 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, 28786, United States
Creating a pollinator garden requires more than just planting flowers, although those are a great start! Learn how to create a pollinator garden that provides forage and habitat year round for a variety of pollinators, along with other beneficial insects and animals. Discover which Integrated Pest Management practices can be applied to your pollinator garden that remove the need for pesticides, including herbicides and fungicides. Learn this content on a special indoor/outdoor presentation that will explore updates to be made to the existing gardens at the Congregational Church of Tryon.

Rain Gardens & Drainage Solutions
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:30 | NC
Explore common drainage problems found in and around gardens and yards. Review multiple techniques to slow, control, and minimize stormwater runoff, such as catch basins, french drains, and rain gardens. Learn which native plants are the best to deal with water issues and discover how your rain garden can double as a pollinator garden.

Laurel Park Bee City Presentation | Presentation & Movie
2024-04-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Flat Rock Cinema, 2700-D Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
This program is brought to you by the Bee City Committee of Laurel Park. The committee, guided by the Xerces Society, recognizes, supports and encourages pollinator conservation. Join us for the two-part presentation.
Part 1
“Queen of the Sun” is an alternative look at the global bee crisis. The film explores a catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive. It reveals the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.
Part 2
Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs are owners of Spriggly’s Beescaping. In this presentation, learn about the almost 4,000 species of bees native to North America and approaches you can use in everyday gardening that make a huge difference to the bees.
Doors open at 5:30 PM and full Cinema menu will be available for purchase.
To register, please email Laurel Park Town Clerk Tamara Amin (tamin@laurelpark.org).
This event is sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited of Hendersonville.

Blue Ridge Naturalist Network Presentation | Native Bees and the Habitats They Require
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | UNCA Reuter Center, Reuter Center, 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC, 28804
The Blue Ridge Naturalist Network is pleased to present a workshop by Spriggly’s Beescaping. From the largest to the smallest, native bees are fascinating and extremely beneficial. Learn approaches you can take in your everyday gardening to make a huge difference to the bees and other beneficial wildlife around you. This program is free and open to the public in person or on Zoom. The link will be available at brnnetwork.org shortly before the event.

Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | All About Bees
2024-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Botanical Garden, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Course Details:
Hundreds of bee species are native to our Western North Carolina mountains. Pollen is their only source of protein, that’s why they actively–not accidentally–collect it. No wonder bees are considered the best pollinators in the temperate world! This class explores their life cycles, nesting habits and floral preferences.
Additional Info:
“All About Bees” on April 8 is part of the Certified Pollinator Advocate Program launched in January 2024 by the Botanical Gardens of Asheville and Bee City USA Asheville. The BGA and BCU-AVL will jointly offer this series of 12 monthly classes covering pollination ecology topics and leading to certification as a Pollinator Advocate.
All 12 classes will be offered in 2024, and repeated in 2025 so individuals may complete the certification and become a pollinator advocate over 2 years. To become a “C.P.A.” individuals will complete 12 classes, plus complete 2 volunteer opportunities with Bee City USA-Asheville. Learn more and register at ashevillebotanicalgardens.org/become-a-certified-pollinator-advocate/.

Gardening for Life Celebration 2024
2024-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Polk County High School, 319 Hatley Dr, Columbus, NC, 28722, United States
Event Details:
The GFL Celebration on March 30 from 12-5PM is a free community event celebrating ways we can all make a difference to preserve and protect biodiversity in the Carolina Foothills and beyond. Join us for a day of discovery, of surprise and of lively community conversations. Enjoy speakers and exhibiting, with a booth from Spriggly’s Beescaping!
Additional Info:
This event will take place at the Polk County High School. Learn more at gardeningforlifeproject.org/gfl-celebration.

Spriggly's Exhibit Booth | Winding Stair Farm Birthday Celebration
2024-03-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Winding Stair Nursery, 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, 28734, United States
There will be live music, food, giveaways, local experts, a raffle and a plant sale! Spriggly’s will provide an exhibit booth and will be selling their various products and services. Spriggly’s will also provide a book reading of their children’s book, Finding Home: A Story of a Mason Bee!
