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Welcome to the Iowa Bonsai Association's website. IBA was founded in 1979 to promote appreciation and development of bonsai. Meetings are held at 7:00 PM the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at the Des Moines Botanical Center.

Join us! Members will enjoy a helpful, supportive atmosphere no matter what your experience level, opportunity to participate in workshops, bonsai shows and collecting trips, access to the association's library of books and DVD's, and a monthly newsletter. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to get to know more about bonsai, please attend one of our meetings or contact us.

2012 Fall Bonsai Show

By richmond on April 16, 2013

2012 Fall Bonsai Show

These are images of items in the Fall 2012 show with emphasis on viewing stones.

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Iowa Bonsai Association 2013 Spring Show

By chuck on April 3, 2013

Iowa Bonsai Association 2013 Spring Show

Saturday, April 20, 2013 thru Sunday, April 21, 2013 The Iowa Bonsai Association will have bonsai displays and demonstrations from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 20th and 21st at the Des Moines Botanical Garden

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2011 Iowa State Fair

By jenjo on August 24, 2011

2011 Iowa State Fair

Judge Matt Ouwinga – Chicago, Illinois Best of Show Ron Heinen - Ames, Iowa Novice/Intermediate 1) Craig Ball, Indianola 2) Craig Ball, Indianola 3) Chris Pike, Johnston Deciduous Trees 1) Ron Heinen, Ames 2) Ron Heinen,

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