February 2022 – IBA Newsletter
In this issue, we reprint a very informative article published by the New York Times on the evolution of the art of Bonsai in America. And, while many of us have been resting, storing up energy for the growing season, there are a few of us who’ve been very busy. See the Members’ Activities column […]
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November 2021 – IBA Newsletter
In this issue we have an interesting article by Cat Nelson regarding water pH and its relevance to our bonsai practice. Our big event in October was the Reiman Gardens show. It was great! See Dave Richmond’s wonderful photo essay. It’s the next best thing to being there. I’ve also included a little piece on the Reiman Garden’s event and Todd Schlafer’s […]
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October 2021 – IBA Newsletter
Hey, You All! Fall color is beginning, dormancy is on its way and, by the end of the month, we will be heavily engaged with fall work on trees. Before that, however, we have a lot going on. We hope you can make it to the Reiman Garden Show and Bonsai Bazaar, October 9 and […]
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September 2021 – IBA Newsletter
Fall is upon us. I can see the signs. New England Asters have begun to bloom, the birds are flocking, and my friends’ children have scattered to various college campuses around the country. I am beginning to think seriously about rabbit fencing and winter protection and fretting over slabs and wooden boxes that need to […]
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August 2021 – IBA Newsletter
Well, now it really is SHOW TIME! It’s time to clean up your trees and pots, arrange moss on the soil, put a little oil on the pots and all that jazz. It’s time to choose your companion plants and plan your displays (If you haven’t spent the last two months thinking about it!)… 2021-08-IBA-Newsletter
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July 2021 – IBA Newsletter
Happy July, Bonsai Enthusiasts! It’s SHOW TIME! Well, August is show time. The Bonsai Show at the Iowa State Fair is August 15, 2021, and the Mid-America Bonsai Society Show & Sale is being held at the Chicago Botanic Gardens August 20-22, 2021. And Guess What? Anyone can enter… 2021-07-IBA-Newsletter
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