Welcome to the Iowa Bonsai Association's website. IBA was founded in 1979 to promote appreciation and development of bonsai. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You may come and go as your time permits and work on trees or just socialize and observe. See the calendar page for details! We meet at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
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 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.
By jenjo on April 16, 2024
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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By jenjo on March 7, 2024
It’s been a mild winter. In spite of ten frightening days in January and the now forgotten three or four days at the end of October that created bonsai pandemonium. Trees in indoor winter storage are breaking and coming into bloom 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule and we still have some seriously bitter weather in […]
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By jenjo on January 16, 2024
Happy New Year! It’s 2024 and there is plenty going on in the Bonsai world near and far. Please consider writing an article for the Newsletter. Remember that this is your club! If you have ideas, thoughts or comments, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me at any time… 2024-02-IBA-Newsletter
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By jenjo on November 8, 2023
And it’s good bye until next year! Thank you for participating in and sharing the adventure of Iowa Bonsai 2023. We’ve had a good year and as we wind up 2023, we are already looking ahead – 2024 is just around the corner. Let’s make it the best year we’ve ever had. Enjoy one another. […]
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By jenjo on October 6, 2023
It’s October and we are looking at an early fall. In this issue, don’t miss special articles about the 8th US National Bonsai Exhibition (p 11-13) and the World Bonsai Friendship Federation (WBFF). The WBFF is holding the 10th World Bonsai Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2026. Learn all about it and a chance […]
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By jenjo on September 1, 2023
It’s September and the Reiman Garden Exhibition is coming up fast! Ron Heinen and Jared Wall are working hard on this event and we are looking forward to a great weekend! I’m still looking for additional Newsletter Staff. If you would be interested in joining the staff, please contact me. Help us report on local […]
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309