Our Lady of The Presentation Garden

1661 St. Marks Street
East New York, Brooklyn
Founded in 1983

This established Plant A Lot garden is behind the Our Lady of the Presentation Church. Raised stone planters are home for an assortment of perennials, most notably Lavender. A large circular brick patio serves as a picnic and gathering area. It is bordered by a majestic weeping willow. In this large open space there are other mature trees,shrubs and flowers.




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