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Time: January 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Location: Landrum Library Speaker: Annie Martin (Aka: “Mossin Annie”), owner of Mountain Moss Enterprises Wish that your garden could provide green appeal for the entire year, even in winter months? Are you tired of mowing grass? The advantages of mosses as intentional horticultural choices in today’s landscapes will be the focus of Mossin’ Annie’s lecture. A PowerPoint presentation will feature impressive photos about the joys and environmental benefits of mosses (bryophytes). An exhibit of moss species will be displayed for patrons to touch and take a closer look at their unique botanical features. WNC native and internationally-recognized expert on moss gardening, Annie Martin, known as Mossin’ Annie, infuses her passion for mosses with her knowledge of bryophytes and successful gardening techniques. Wearing many hats, Mossin’ Annie is a moss rescuer, farmer, researcher, landscape designer, field guide, garden speaker and published author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening (Timber Press, 2015; Japanese translation, 2017). As owner of Mountain Moss Enterprises and licensed NC Landscape Contractor, she offers consultation services, garden designs and turnkey installations emphasizing the year-round green appeal of eco-friendly mosses. Mossin’ Annie rescues mosses from places where they will be destroyed. At her Mossery in Brevard, NC, Martin cultivates shade, sun and versatile moss species. Martin advocates benefits of native mosses as intentional horticultural choices. In her own words, she was “Born to be a moss artist and to create innovative designs and sustainable landscapes resulting in serene retreats that lift your spirit.” Annie’s book, The Magical World of Moss Gardening, will be available for purchase after the presentation. The Landrum Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. Contact Pam Torlina, pam@conservingcarolina.org, with questions or for more information.