OHBA - Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance

08/22/2026

We had so much fun!

08/22/2026

✨ Thank You for Making OHBA Palooza Lite So Amazing! ✨

What a night! 🎉 We want to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and made OHBA Palooza Lite such a fun and memorable event!

A special thank you to our incredible speaker, Karanessa Spence, for kicking things off and sharing your time, energy, and expertise with us. 💛

And of course, we couldn’t have made this event possible without our amazing sponsors! 🙌 Thank you for believing in OHBA, supporting our community, and helping us bring events like this to life.

To everyone who attended, connected, laughed, learned, and celebrated with us — THANK YOU! We’re so grateful for each and every one of you. 🥳

Here’s to the OHBA community and many more great events to come! ❤️

The Rice Organization - Laura Neff, Casco Organics , ArborTrue, MicroLife Organic Biological Fertilizers, Mata Turf, Inc, HomeShow Garden Pros Radio, Texas Gardener Magazine, Magnolia Gardens Nursery, Buchanan's Native Plants, Nature's Way Resources, Clark Condon, Itchy Acres Gardens and Art, Plants For All Seasons, McDugald Steele, Bering's Hardware, The Ground Up, Blackwood Educational Land Institute

08/18/2026

OHBA Palooza is just TWO DAYS away! 🎉🔥
👉 Register today at ohbaonline.org ! 🤘

08/17/2026

🎉 ONLY 3 MORE DAYS UNTIL OHBA PALOOZA LITE! 🎉

The countdown is ON! ⏰🔥 Don’t miss out on the fun, connections, and OHBA energy!

👉 Register today at ohbaonline.org ! 🤘

08/16/2026

Lights out! 🌎💚

Migratory birds are traveling again! Help protect our feathered friends from August 15-November 30 by:
• Turning off unnecessary lights after 11 PM
• Using motion sensors or dimmers for outdoor lighting
• Choosing fully shielded fixtures that point light downward
• Swapping bright white bulbs for warm, bird-friendly lighting

A darker night sky keeps birds safe and reduces light pollution for everyone. Let’s work together to make migration safer year-round.

Learn more and sign up for bird migration alerts at https://bit.ly/Lights_Out_Texas

08/13/2026

🌱 Join the OHBA Book Club!

Our next selection is ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health by acclaimed author David R. Montgomery.

And we’re excited to share that David will be joining us on October 13 for a special conversation about the book—and to answer your questions!

📖 Get your copy, start reading, and join us for an engaging discussion on the future of farming, food, soil, and health.

🗓️ October 13
🎟️ Registration is free: www.ohbaonline.org/book-club

We hope to see you there!

08/11/2026

Mark your calendars! 🌱📅 We have some great OHBA events coming up this fall, bringing together education, practical ideas, and conversations with experts in the field.

💧 August 20 — OHBApalooza Lite
Join Nessa Spence for Water Wise Solutions at the University of St. Thomas – Black Lab.

📚 October 13 — OHBA Book Club
We’ll be discussing ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health with author David R. Montgomery joining us for the conversation! This event will be held virtually via Google Meet.

🌳 November 6 — Urban Design Day
Featuring Anne Biklé & John O’Donnell at the United Way of Greater Houston.

Save the dates—we hope to see you there!

🌿 Learn more and register at ohbaonline.org

08/10/2026

🐦🎉 RAFFLE ALERT at OHBApalooza Lite! 🎉🐦

Get ready to win a Happy Birdy! 🐤📸 This fun bird-feeder camera lets you enjoy the birds right from your phone. Perfect for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, or anyone who loves a little backyard entertainment! 🌿

Join us for the chance to connect with like-minded people, while hearing from Karanessa Spence , who will be sharing insights on water conservation and why protecting this precious resource matters. 💧🌎

Come for the fun, stay for the connections and maybe leave with a Happy Birdy! 🐦💚

✨ Don’t miss OHBApalooza Lite!

Register today at: https://www.ohbaonline.org/register

08/07/2026

💧 How can we create landscapes that thrive while using less water?💧

Join us for OHBApalooza Lite, an evening dedicated to water-wise landscaping, sustainable horticulture, and connecting with others who are passionate about healthier landscapes.

We're excited to welcome Karanessa Spence , who will share practical strategies for growing beautiful, resilient landscapes while making the most of one of our most valuable resources: water.

🌿 What to expect:
• Practical water-wise gardening insights
• Networking with Houston-area professionals and plant enthusiasts
• Exhibitors, food, and drinks
• Resources to help you garden more sustainably

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 University of St. Thomas – Black Lab
4100 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77098

Learn more and register at https://www.ohbaonline.org/register

Thank You to all our 2026 Sponsors!!!
MicroLife Organic Biological Fertilizers
Casco Organics
The Rice Organization - Laura Neff
Itchy Acres Gardens and Art
Clark Condon
Plants For All Seasons
Buchanan's Native Plants
Nature's Way Resources
Mata Turf, Inc
HomeShow Garden Pros Radio
Magnolia Gardens Nursery
Texas Gardener Magazine
McDugald Steele
Talley Landscape Architects, Inc.
Bering's Hardware

08/05/2026

🌲 Meet Old Tjikko

High in the mountains of Sweden stands one of the world's most extraordinary trees. While the trunk you see today is relatively young, its root system has survived for thousands of years by continuously producing new trunks as older ones die.