article_snippet: Derek Verlander has never been to the Far East but has spent 30 years at Derek Verlander home near Chelmsford creating an elaborate Japanese-style garden.
article_snippet: : Derek Verlander has spent 30 years at his home near Chelmsford  creating an elaborate Japanese-style garden .
article_snippet: Retired print worker Derek Verlander said that Retired print worker Mr Verlander relied on library books and magazines for inspiration about all things Japanese.
article_snippet: Mr Verlander Mr Verlander said: ‘I have never actually been to Japan
highlights_snippet: Derek Verlander has never been to the Far East but has spent 30 years creating elaborate Japanese-style garden .
  