Spriggly's Beescaping

Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Presentation
2025-07-17 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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.

Planting and Protecting Pollinators with Wildlife in Mind
2025-07-26 09:00 | Winding Stair Farm, 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.

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!

The Power of Native Plants
2025-08-30 09:00 | Winding Stair Farm, 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

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

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

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.

Author-Palooza | Asheville Botanical Gardens
2026-02-21 12:30 - 15:00 | 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.
