Comprising a Life

The Bonsai, Travels and Haiku of Vaughn Banting

Older bonsai court

This is the bonsai courtyard /garden I built at my first house in 1978. It was designed to mimic the bonsai courtyard/backyard of John Naka's most remembered home and collection.

Early courtyard

Bonsai on pedestals and showing planted Hornbeam trees now more mature

Potted black pine in front of central benches is now featured at the gate of my current Zen garden and former bonsai collection

Bonsai protected for winter

In winter showing sprinkler system shut off

Benches in summer

Teahouse side view

Teahouse front view with black pine now featured at gate of currant Zen garden

By the tea house