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 August 24, 2003
Best of Show Ron Heinen, Ames Ficus Nerifolia Forest Novice 1) Ivan Hanthorn, Ames – Fukien Tea 2) Ivan Hanthorn, Ames – Bald Cypress Forest 3) Ivan Hanthorn, Ames – Dwarf Banana 4) Ivan Hanthorn, Ames – Kingsville Boxwood Rock Planting 5) Ivan Hanthorn, Ames – Coontie Palm Deciduous Trees 1) Dan Morton, Des Moines […]
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By jenjo on March 24, 2003
Ron Heinen and Gary Wood firmly fasten the deadwood for a tanuki into a pot. Gary Wood explains the aesthetics of tanuki. Gary Wood points out features of another piece of deadwood. Wrapping the live juniper around the deadwood.
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By jenjo on April 24, 2002
Photos courtesy of Connie Todd Alan Magruder’s Shefflera Helene Magruder’s Juniper Dave Lowman at the show with his Chinese Elm Typical show activity!
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By jenjo on August 24, 2001
Deciduous Bonsai at the 2001 Iowa State Fair Ron Heinan’s – First Place Mulberry Dan Morton’s – 2nd Place Trident Maple Helene Magruder’s – 3rd place Chinese Elm
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