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 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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By jenjo on August 6, 2023
It’s August. I’m SO behind…! So much is happening all over the country in the Art of Bonsai right now. See short articles about some great trees on pages 9, 10 and 14, that will also give you a gateway into a little bit that’s been going on. And there’s plenty more to read – […]
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By jenjo on August 6, 2023
It’s July. I’m still processing a wealth of information gained by attending the ABS Learning Seminars in Denver – more on that for all of you next month! But this month, we hope you enjoy Dave Richmond’s photo essay about his trip the the Chicago Botanic Garden in May and that it will inspire you […]
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By jenjo on June 5, 2023
The Iowa State Fair Bonsai Show is August 13, 2023.The ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 1ST, 2023! To enter, go to https://www.iowastatefair.org/participate/competition Click on Iowa Family Living Select a category: Floriculture; Enter online (access or create account) Floriculture: Bonsai Division 205; Novice class 176 (for those who have never won a ribbon at the fair); Open […]
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309