July 2022 – IBA Newsletter
Summer is in full swing and we’ve all be dealing with HOT days. During these times it’s important to stay connected with your trees and make sure they have the water they need as well as protection from the hot sun for those varieties that just don’t like to be baked… 2022-07-IBA-Newsletter
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June 2022 – IBA Newsletter
One look at the Calendar of Events will show you that it is a CRAZY busy month for Bonsai in Iowa. Few of us have much time to read, so we’re keeping text to a minimum! Nevertheless, we have a great article from Ron Heinen about his collecting trip to South Dakota with Scott Allen. […]
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State Fair Bonsai Show Announcement
Iowa State Fair Bonsai Show – Sunday, August 14 Deadline to enter is July 1, 2022 We had a great show last year WE CAN HAVE A BETER ONE THIS YEAR After much discussion it has been decided by the IBA BOD that trees that won any of the four major awards at the Iowa State Fair in 2021 […]
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May 2022 – IBA Newsletter
It’s another VERY busy month for Bonsai. If you had trees outside for the winter, you may still be repotting. Early breaking trees that were wintered inside may be ready for first pruning. The long, cold, wet and windy spring means…2022-05-IBA-Newsletter
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2022 Spring Bonsai Exhibit
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden hosted the 2022 Spring Bonsai Exhibit, April 23 and 24. Sharing some photos from the event here.
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April 2022 – IBA Newsletter
Happy April, Bonsai Enthusiasts. Repotting season is here. The ground is thawing and the collecting season is upon us. Accordingly, most of us don’t have much time to read. Short and sweet this month… 2022-04-IBA-Newsletter
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