The gardens announced they have acquired Yume Japanese Gardens, located just a block away. Founded in 2011 by Patricia Deridder, Yume was designed as a space for tranquility and healing.

You can have a Japanese garden without a lot of fuss and space. That's what Patricia Deridder hopes to demonstrate with Yume Japanese Gardens in Tucson. She says it's the city's first public ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson Botanical Gardens has announced the acquisition of Yume Japanese Gardens, a nearby serene retreat on Alvernon Way, with plans to reopen in early 2026.

Founded by Patricia Deridder in 2011, Yume was designed as a serene environment featuring eight gardens, including a Dry River Garden, Koi Pond, and Bamboo Garden.

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