October 2026 – IBA Newsletter

October 2026 – IBA Newsletter

As autumn settles across Iowa and our trees begin their seasonal transition, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the progress made throughout the growing season. Fall offers some of the most beautiful displays of color and character in our collections, while also reminding us that it is time to begin preparing…MORE>

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September 2026 – IBA Newsletter

September 2026 – IBA Newsletter

As we move into September, I hope everyone is enjoying the transition from the heat of summer to the cooler days ahead. While the weather may be starting to change, it is still important to keep a close eye on your bonsai. Late summer and early fall can be stressful periods for trees, especially after […]

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August 2026 – IBA Newsletter

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I hope everyone is enjoying the arrival of August and that your trees are responding well to the more moderate weather we’ve experienced recently. After the extended stretch of heat a couple of weeks ago, both bonsai enthusiasts and their trees are undoubtedly appreciating the break. While summer maintenance is still in full swing, the […]

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July 2026 – IBA Newsletter

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As we move into the heart of summer, Mother Nature has certainly reminded us who’s in charge. The extreme heat we’ve been experiencing across Iowa has created challenging conditions for both our trees and ourselves. While we all look forward to long summer days, these stretches of high temperatures can… MORE>

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June 2026 – IBA Newsletter

June 2026 – IBA Newsletter

What an incredible turnout we had at our May meeting. The room was full of energy, conversation, and curiosity. To all our new members joining us for the first time—welcome to the Iowa Bonsai Association. We’re glad you’ve chosen to grow with us… MORE>

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May 2026 – IBA Newsletter

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What an incredible start to the season. Our club meetings have been packed lately, and it’s been great to see so many familiar faces — and plenty of new ones — showing up, participating, and helping build such a strong sense of community…MORE >

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