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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…