About
Living Wild offers a variety of design services such as edible garden planning, pollinator patches, hummingbird habitats, and landscaping with natives. We happily advise on wildlife conflicts and only offer organic and humane solutions.
My name is Abbie, the founder of Living Wild, and I am so excited to meet you! I have my B.S Microbiology and a B.S Wildlife and Fisheries from Texas A&M and my masters from Texas Tech University focusing on Wildlife Biology. I am dedicated to restoring natural habitats and bringing wildlife and the benefits of nature to your backyard, property, nearby neighborhood park, and local businesses. I recommend native plants to replace non-native landscaping and to provide a quality habitat for wildlife, such as bees, butterflies, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Yes, I said reptiles!
Each organism plays a vital role in the ecosystem, whether pollinator, predator, or prey, they all work in concert. We as humans also are a part of the ecosystems in which we inhabit. Humans are everywhere, taking up space and often causing ecosystem damage. We must all do our part to support local wildlife when possible and protect Texas natives. This not only makes the environment healthier, but us too.
Meet The Team
Calandra Gill, B.S
Living Wild Plant and Soil Scientist and Design Expert
Hello! My name is Calandra, and I am so excited to talk to you about soil! I received my B.S. in Plant and Soil Science at Sam Houston State University with an emphasis on agricultural business.
At Living Wild, I create landscape designs that support our natural ecosystems with native Texas plants. The critical function of native plants reaches every creature from the soil to the sky by providing food and shelter in the form of healthy habitats. Additionally, I specialize in Disease and Pest Identification and finding organic and humane solutions to help mitigate and prevent common problems in our landscapes. My area of expertise also extends into the soil which holds most of our plant life and hosts the microbiome essential to plant health.
SOIL IS ALIVE! There are more living organisms in the soil than there are above ground, you just can't see all of them with the naked eye. In short, by feeding the soil, you feed the plants!
My hobbies include admiring flowers, hanging out with my dog, Scout (picture below), and attempting needlepoint. My favorite native plant is Sassafras, an understory tree with up to 3 different leaf shapes on a single tree! It has gorgeous fall foliage and yellow flowers in the spring. And it happens to be a host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail and Promethium Moth!
Kathrine ‘Kat’ Moore, B.S
Living Wild Edible Garden Specialist and Technical Installer
Hello, my name is Katharine Moore. I have my B.S. from Sam Houston State University in Plant and Soil Science. I love native plants because of their natural ability to thrive in the searing Texas heat, their healing presence in the garden, and their creation of beneficial habitats for local wildlife.
At Living Wild, I specialize in edible gardens and homesteading. My passion is to provide knowledge on homesteading and native plants which allows me to support a happier and healthier, self-reliant community.
My favorite edible Texas native plant is the American Beauty Berry (Callicarpa americana). The Callicarpa americana is the best because the berries make a lovely jam that can heal a tummy ache, feed wildlife, and are purple, my favorite color.
My favorite non-edible native Texas plant is the Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) because they make Texas, TEXAS, and fix atmospheric nitrogen for plants.
In my spare time, I homestead with my husband, five dogs, and my favorite chicken, Plum. I also enjoy golfing and love chatting with fellow golfers about the
local courses and their favorite clubs.
