Abbott Botanical Assessments, LLC

Author: Morgan S. Abbott

  • Texas Sliding Scale Sale 2026

    Texas Sliding Scale Sale 2026

    We were awarded a full scholarship by the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop and we are paying it forward to Texans along our route!

    We are driving to San Marcos area for this training from February 19-23rd.

    We are open to driving to other parts of Texas and honoring our sliding scale sale if you have 2 or more neighbors (within 1 mile) interested in booking with us from February 24th-February 28th by January 31, 2026.

    How the sale works

    During this sale, we are offering the choice to pay as low as $75/hr or up to $150/hr for our services, with a 15 minute minimum, billed in 15 minute increments, cash/credit/debit only.

    If you live outside a 5 mile range from the interstate/highway, a mileage rate of 72.5 cents/mile will be added to your invoice.

    Please review date-specific locations and limitations below.

    To book a sliding scale service:

    1. Send an email to abbottanical@gmail.com by January 31, 2026 or use our booking link.
    2. If using the booking link, click any available time for the day you’re interested in. We’ll discuss specific time frames in the follow up email. If there is no availability on the booking link, send an email.
    3. In the email (or booking link), describe the service you are interested in and the location you would like the service performed.
    4. We will respond with any questions or clarifications.
    5. Client will receive the contract and invoice.
    6. After the contract is signed and the non-refundable deposit is paid, then the service will be booked. We will be in contact with booked clients as we travel to give accurate arrival estimates.

    Service Offerings

    • tree, herbaceous or woody plant consultations
    • tree, plant or landscape health check
    • property consultations
    • pruning guidance/small tree pruning (contact for details)
    • site-specific species recommendations
    • plant identification
    • micro-plant walk
    • short guided hike
    • individual or group training
    • presentation/talk
    • relational services (micro-nature immersion walk, tarot, blessings, baptisms, weddings, etc)–donation based; contact for details

    If there’s something specific you are looking for that isn’t listed, please email us to discuss the details or mention it in the booking link.

    February 19th

    Santa Fe, NM to San Marcos, TX

    Accepting appointments along US-87.

    February 20th

    San Marcos, TX

    No availability

    February 21st

    San Marcos, TX

    No availability

    February 22nd

    San Marcos, TX

    No availability

    February 23th

    Central Texas

    Open availability.

    We are honoring our sliding scale sale if if you have 2 or more neighbors (within 1 mile) that book with us.

    February 24th

    Central Texas

    Open availability.

    We are honoring our sliding scale sale if if you have 2 or more neighbors (within 1 mile) that book with us.

    February 25th

    Bryan/College Station, TX

    Some availability, check the booking page for more information.

    February 26th

    TBD

    Open availability

    February 27th

    TBD

    Open availability

    February 28th

    TBD

    Open availability

    Thank you for your support!

    Please share this opportunity with your family, friends and plant enthusiasts in your life!

    Email us at abbottanical@gmail.com (or our booking link) to book your discounted services today.

    Contact Us
  • Our Values

    Our Values

    • We are kind and we are straightforward. We will explain the problems that we see, the likely reasons why it is impacting your community, recommendations to help you move forward, provide assistance navigating potential drawbacks or roadblocks, and help you advocate for the outcomes you are seeking.
    • We are not the end-all and be-all arbiters or gifters of knowledge. We recognize and honor that all participants in our work hold valuable knowledge that may not be recognized by current systems. We support all participants to vocalize, share and impart their knowledge with others to build stronger community relationships and improve long-term, sustainable environmental outcomes.
    • The scientific method is an invaluable tool to empirically navigate data and outcomes. However, it is not infallible or free from bias. We utilize flexible multi-modal methodologies to ensure we can offer culturally and ecologically-sound solutions for your community.
    • For all communities and clients, we explain and follow "Free, Prior and Informed Consent" protocols and best management practices to provide professional recommendations.
    • Our skill set has been curated to thrive in the context of many relationships. We work with our partners, whether clients, participants, or other community members individually and collectively. We refer out, connect others to opportunities and do not gatekeep the growth or development of others for our own or others' benefit.
    • Our skill set has been curated to thrive in the context of many relationships. We work with our partners, whether clients, participants, or other community members individually and collectively. We refer out, connect others to opportunities and do not gatekeep the growth or development of others for our own or others' benefit.
    • We do not judge, prescribe, manipulate, control or use shame to influence decisions. We are here to empower you and provide professional recommendations that are tailored to your needs.
    • Our Values All the Benefits of Plants Plants offer innumerable benefits that affect our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. We have learned many skills and techniques over the years to help you build plant-people relationships that already exist within you and your community.
    • We don’t rush and we understand our scope of practice. We will never recommend an outcome that doesn't prioritize the health of the land we work with, the safety of our clients or ourselves.
    • Our Values The Learning Process We use open-ended questions, the Socratic method, storytelling techniques, hands-on workshops and more to empower our clients. We offer ourselves as educators, community members, students and relatives to provide pathways that benefit you.

    We value transparency

    We are kind and we are straightforward.

    We will explain the problems that we see, the likely reasons why it is impacting your community, recommendations to help you move forward, provide assistance navigating potential drawbacks or roadblocks and help you advocate for the outcomes you are seeking.

    We value perspective

    We are not the end-all and be-all arbiters or gifters of knowledge.

    We recognize and honor that all participants in our work hold valuable knowledge that may not be recognized by current systems.

    We support all participants to vocalize, share and impart their knowledge with others to build stronger community relationships and improve long-term, sustainable environmental outcomes.

    We value evidence-based solutions led by community practices and values

    The scientific method is an invaluable tool to empirically navigate data and outcomes.

    However, it is not infallible or free from bias.

    We utilize flexible multi-modal methodologies to ensure we can offer culturally and ecologically-sound solutions for your community.

    We value consent

    For all communities and clients, we explain and follow “Free, Prior and Informed Consent” protocols and best management practices to provide professional recommendations.

    We value all partnerships

    Our skill set has been curated to thrive in the context of many relationships.

    We work with our partners, whether clients, participants, or other community members individually and collectively.

    We refer out, connect others to opportunities and do not gatekeep the growth or development of others for our own or others’ benefit.

    We value Land Back

    We support, advocate and defer leadership to Indigenous communities near and far to guide our professional practice.

    We utilize decolonization strategies and resources to become better neighbors to all beings.

    We value self-determination

    We do not judge, prescribe, manipulate, control or use shame to influence decisions.

    We are here to empower you and provide professional recommendations that are tailored to your needs.

    We value all the benefits of plants

    Plants offer innumerable benefits that affect our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

    We have learned many skills and techniques over the years to help you build plant-people relationships that already exist within you and your community.

    We value time & expertise

    We don’t rush and we understand our scope of practice.

    We will never recommend an outcome that doesn’t prioritize the health of the land we work with, the safety of our clients or ourselves.

    We value the learning process

    We use open-ended questions, the Socratic method, storytelling techniques, hands-on workshops and more to empower our clients.

    We offer ourselves as educators, community members, students and relatives to provide pathways that benefit you.

  • Five States Flash Sale 2026

    Five States Flash Sale 2026

    We are traveling through New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado from February 5-13th, 2026 and offering discounted services along our route.

    How the sale works

    During this flash sale, our temporary rate is $75/hr, with a 15 minute minimum, billed in 15 minute increments, cash/credit/debit only.

    If you live outside a 5 mile range from the interstate/highway, a mileage rate of 72.5 cents/mile will be added to your invoice.

    Please review date-specific locations and limitations below.

    To book a discounted service:

    1. Send an email to abbottanical@gmail.com by January 31, 2026 or use our booking link.
    2. If using the booking link, click any available time for the day you’re interested in. We’ll discuss specific time frames in the follow up email. If there is no availability on the booking link, send an email.
    3. In the email (or booking link), describe the service you are interested in and the location you would like the service performed.
    4. We will respond with any questions or clarifications.
    5. Client will receive the contract and invoice.
    6. After the contract is signed and the non-refundable deposit is paid, then the service will be booked. We will be in contact with booked clients as we travel to give accurate arrival estimates.

    Service Offerings

    • tree, herbaceous or woody plant consultations
    • tree, plant or landscape health check
    • property consultations
    • pruning guidance/small tree pruning (contact for more details)
    • site-specific species recommendations
    • plant identification
    • micro-plant walk
    • short guided hike
    • individual or group training
    • presentation/talk
    • relational services (micro-nature immersion walk, tarot, blessings, baptisms, weddings, etc)–donation based; contact for details

    If there’s something specific you are looking for that isn’t listed, please email us to discuss the details or mention it in the booking link.

    February 5th

    Santa Fe, NM to Las Vegas, NV

    Accepting appointments along I-40.

    February 6th

    Las Vegas, NV

    No availability

    February 7th

    Las Vegas, NV to Spanish Fork, UT

    Accepting appointments along I-15.

    February 8th

    Spanish Fork, UT

    The 50% off sale is only valid in Utah County on this day.

    If traveling outside of Utah County in adjacent counties (Juab, Sanpete, Carbon, Wasatch, Summit, Salt Lake, Toolele) a 25% discount will apply.*

    If in other counties not adjacent to Utah County, clients will pay the regular rate, cash/credit/debit only. *

    *If you have 2 or more neighbors (within 1 mile) interested in booking, the 50% off sale is valid if appointment is scheduled outside of Utah County on this day.

    February 9th

    Spanish Fork, UT to Denver, CO

    Accepting appointments along HWY 6.

    February 10th

    Denver, CO

    No availability

    February 11th

    Denver, CO

    No availability

    February 12th

    Denver, CO

    Accepting appointments after 3:00pm.

    February 13th

    Denver, CO to Santa Fe, NM

    Accepting appointments along I-25.

    Thank you for your support!

    Please share this opportunity with your family, friends and plant enthusiasts in your life!

    Email us at abbottanical@gmail.com (or our booking link) to book your discounted services today.

    Contact Us
  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 12, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 12, 2026

    Hi everyone,

    Snow has finally arrived!

    We’re currently in Santa Fe, New Mexico, over 7,000 ft (2133 m) in elevation. Most of the winter has been so unseasonably warm that the cottonwoods are already budding out. It looks like the fruit trees are still in dormancy, but if we get a few more weeks of warm weather after this cold snap, fruit tree buds may be at risk of frost damage.

    If you have questions about your trees or other plants that have been affected by the weather, feel free to comment, send an email or book a meeting to learn more.

    Here are the free ISA CEUs for this week:

    Wednesday, January 14th

    Veteran trees – navigating too many definitions @ 11:00am-1:00pm Mountain

    Arboricultural Association Wednesday Webinar Series presents Veteran trees – navigating too many definitions with James Chambers.Ancient and other Veteran trees are the most important trees any of us will ever deal with. And, with an ever-increasing range of threats to trees, the proper identification of and protection for veteran trees is crucial. But with so many definitions and the range of conflicting advice out there, it can be difficult. Join me for a walkthrough of many definitions to come to a reasonable, balanced, practical conclusion about how to properly recognise and categorise veteran trees.

    James has over 25yrs experience in the Arboricultural profession, from climbing arborist to tree officer, urban forest manager to principal consultant, with a wide range of experience across arboriculture. He is a veteran tree specialist, qualified VET cert at consulting level, and a VETcert trainer for the ATF. Regularly volunteering for Forest Research, identifying, collecting & submitting samples of several novel pests & diseases, he is also a tree specialist investigation expert, a SAG Baumstatik member, working with decay detection & dynamic load tree stability testing, co-founder of ATF Essex Local Branch, regularly leading veteran tree walks, with a passion for learning & sharing information about trees. 

    Register Here

    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

    Watch Here

    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.

  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 5th, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 5th, 2026

    The new year brings new opportunities to learn about trees. Consider attending a webinar discussing oyster mushrooms in North American forests.

    Wednesday, December 17th

    Beyond cultivation: tracking the spread and ecological effects of the golden oyster mushroom @ 11:00am MST

    Arboricultural Association Wednesday Webinar Series presents Beyond cultivation: tracking the spread and ecological effects of the golden oyster mushroom with Michelle Jusino. The golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) is a popular edible fungus that has recently emerged as an invasive species in North American forests. Building on recent work published in Current Biology, this talk will summarize evidence that golden oyster mushrooms are spreading rapidly and are associated with reduced native fungal diversity on colonized trees. I will also highlight ongoing efforts to develop molecular tools for detection and monitoring of this species, and discuss future research directions needed to assess ecological impacts and inform management. 

    Register Here

    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

    Watch Here

    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.