At the 50th anniversary of Albert's Garden on 2nd Street

On Sunday afternoon, Albert's Garden celebrated its 50th year here at 16-18 E. Second St. between Second Avenue and the Bowery. (Read more about its history here.)

Some longtime garden members and local residents were on hand for the festivities ... as was EVG contributor Stacie Joy, who shared these photos...

You can check out the garden yourself during these posted open hours... 

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Monday: * when the gate is open

Tuesday: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Wednesday: * when the gate is open 

Thursday: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

Friday: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.