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 October 2, 2024
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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By jenjo on July 11, 2024
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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By jenjo on June 10, 2024
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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By jenjo on May 6, 2024
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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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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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309