November 2024 – IBA Newsletter

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Welcome to the November newsletter! Winter is coming, and so is the Reiman Gardens show as well as the IBA benefit auction. Be sure to check out the information below to get all the details about the show and over-wintering your trees… MORE

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October 2024 – IBA Newsletter

October 2024 - IBA Newsletter

Welcome to the October 2024 newsletter! You may notice that things look a little bit different but we’re still bringing you the best Iowa bonsai news. My name is Allison Ivanovich, I am currently filling in for newsletter editor responsibilities. I have been a part of the Iowa Bonsai Association for approximately 2 years when […]

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July 2024 – IBA Newsletter

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This is a hard editorial to write – I need to take a step back from my service to the bonsai community to allow for time and energy to address of pressing personal matters. I’m still around, but the Newsletter will not be produced until we can find someone willing and able to do layout. […]

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June 2024 – IBA Newsletter

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In early March 2024 the Iowa Bonsai Association’s Board of Directors discussed the Iowa State Fair Bonsai Show and whether the Association should continue its involvement with the State Fair. The Iowa State Fair Show has some unique challenges for the Association and these were considered when making our decision. First, for the show to […]

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May 2024 – IBA Newsletter

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The Iowa Bonsai Association held its annual Spring Exhibition at the Des Moines Botanical Garden April 20-21, 2024. The event is always in conjunction with the Garden’s Earth Day Celebration. IBA Members gave demonstrations and were on hand to answer questions throughout the weekend. More than 1,800 visitors viewed the exhibition on Saturday alone. And, […]

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April 2024 – IBA Newsletter

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After a month of doing the Bonsai shuffle I think my trees are finally out to stay. I hope anyway. Our March meeting was action packed and Dan Morton did a great job presenting work with a Japanese Maple. Our April meeting falls on Saturday April 20 which is during the Spring show. There’s one […]

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