Rain Gardens & Drainage Solutions
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.…
Planting for Pollinators Garden Party
Congregational Church of Tryon 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United StatesCreating 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…
Bullington Gardens: Native Bees Family Program
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesKids 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…
Bullington Gardens: Native Bee Adult Program
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHoneybees 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…
Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
Reems Creek Nursery 76 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC, United StatesIn 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…
Certified Pollinator Advocate Program | Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
Asheville Botanical Garden 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United StatesCourse 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…
Ongoing Educational Opportunities
This list shows all public events. Please note that we have many more public events scheduled from July-December. More information will be added soon. Stay tuned! We also offer private…
Native Bees and the Habitats They Require | 12th Annual Gardeners’ Conference at High Rock Church
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…
Native Plants and Pesticide-Free Solutions | Organic Grower’s School Half-Day Workshop
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…
All About Our Native Bees | AVL Botanical Garden Pollinator Advocate Course
Asheville Botanical Garden 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC, United StatesDetails: 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…
Celebrate Spring: A Gardening Symposium with the Mountain Ivy Garden Club
Rabun Civic Center 201 W. Savannah St., Clayton, GAPresentation 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…
Mountain Life: Tackling Steep Banks and Drainage Issues
Winding Stair Farm 57 Saunders Road, Franklin,, NC, United StatesStruggling 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,…