Boerum Hill Stories in the Garden

[Photo courtesy of paulpablopawel/flickr]

"Stories in the Garden" start tonight at the Hoyt Street Garden at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hoyt Street. They'll be taking place every Tuesday at 7:00PM from June 26-July 31 and are described as "delightful story readings by parents and neighbors." The readings for kids include free lemonade and cookies are served. The gatherings tend to attract one or two dozen parents and children. The story reading program is sponsored by the Hoyt Street Association, which also runs the garden. The patch of greenery is described by the photographer of the photo above as being "just 25' x 50', but it is a beautiful community garden oasis located in Boerum Hill. It was created by neighbors and merchants in 1975 and is now one of the oldest community gardens in New York City. It is supported by the Hoyt Street Association and is maintained by members of the Green Team, a group of local volunteers who water and maintain the garden."