WRAL Azalea Gardens Coverage

The WRAL Azalea Gardens: A path to happy memories

Participating in strolling tours through the WRAL Azalea Gardens reminded me of a happy time with my mom.

Andrea Osborne, WRAL contributor

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Discovering nature's wonders: The best parks to see wildlife in the Triangle

Discover wildlife wonders in Triangle parks like Umstead, Jordan Lake and Eno River. Perfect for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer

Beyond the azaleas: WRAL Azalea Garden brings community and nature together

The WRAL Azalea Gardens is an open haven of beauty and nature all in one.

Nakya Carter, WRAL contributor

WRAL Weather Patio showcases real-time conditions, Certified Accurate forecasts in outdoor setting

WRAL has a new way to look at the weather, the ability to forecast live in the elements, on the WRAL Weather Patio.

9 ways to enjoy autumn in the Triangle

Here are the best ways to enjoy autumn in the Triangle - suitable for all ages with options for rain or shine.

Nakya Carter, WRAL contributor

Before it's gone: At 20 feet tall, century plant begins to wither in WRAL Azalea Gardens

If you haven't seen the uniquely beautiful century plant in WRAL's Azalea Gardens - or if you wanted to see it again before it's gone - you may want to come see it soon. After weeks of drawing crowds in the hot summer sun, our Agave Americana is now showing signs of decay.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Pair of red-tailed hawks make home high above WRAL Azalea Gardens

A pair of red-tailed hawks has made a home above the WRAL Azalea Gardens, drawing a crowd with their spectacle of piercing hawk calls and perched in their nest high atop a tree.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

WRAL's century plant skyrockets to 14 feet after recent rain

Rain is helping WRAL's century plant not just grow but soar!

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

In full color: WRAL Azalea Gardens bursting into bloom

It's spring, and that means the WRAL Azalea Garden is reaching peak color! Take a look at the beautiful walkways, bursting with flowers.

WRAL's Azalea Celebration offers free plants for nonprofits

CBC President and CEO Jim Goodmon started the annual event in 1985 with the goal of beautifying the community and introducing new and unusual varieties of azaleas.

Azalea Gardens bench dedicated in memory of WRAL employee killed in crash

Family members, friends and coworkers of WRAL employee Erin Simanskis gathered Wednesday in the WRAL Azalea Gardens, where a bench was dedicated in her memory.

Emily Simanskis remembers her mother's love

Erin's daughter, Emily Simanskis, talks about how much she misses her mom on June 1, 2022, the day a WRAL Azalea Gardens bench was dedicated in her memory.

Beauty and kindness: Hidden history of WRAL's Azalea Gardens

The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.

Heather Leah, WRAL digital journalist

WRAL Azalea Gardens blossoming into spring

The WRAL Azalea Gardens are a cherished part of WRAL-TV and Capitol Broadcasting's contribution to the community. On Monday, the flowers and plants were in full bloom as patrons enjoyed a nice day at the gardens.

Nonprofits can bloom with free plants from 35th Annual WRAL Azalea Celebration

CBC President and CEO Jim Goodmon started the annual event in 1985 with the goal of beautifying the community and introducing new and unusual varieties of azaleas.

Love is in the air: Couple gets engaged in WRAL Azalea Garden

Congratulations to Chad and Emily who got engaged at the WRAL Gardens!

WRAL Azalea Garden in peak bloom

The WRAL Azalea Garden is a sure sign of spring, and the flowers are at their fullest in mid-April.

Virtual tour: The WRAL Azalea Gardens are in full bloom

Step into the WRAL Azalea Gardens for a tour of everything in bloom.

Admiring the WRAL Azalea Gardens that's now in full bloom

Day after day of troubling news hasn't stopped springtime from springing. The WRAL Azalea Gardens may be closed to the public due to the health crisis, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy them through the eyes of the camera.

Clayton high school students going to prom, taking photos in WRAL Azalea Garden

Students from Clayton High School were still attending prom in Raleigh on Friday night. They even stopped by the WRAL Azalea Garden to take photos before taking part in the rest of their night.

Elizabeth Gardner caught in sprinklers just before live weather report

WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner found a nice was to cool off before a hot forecast. She got caught by automatic sprinklers in the WRAL Azalea Gardens.

Enjoy 4 minutes of Zen with an aerial view of the WRAL Azalea Gardens

Take a breath: Enjoy 4 minutes of Zen with an aerial view of the WRAL Azalea Gardens. Turn up your sound for the music.

WRAL Azalea Gardens in full bloom

The WRAL Azalea Gardens were in full bloom on April 23, 2019. The site is beautiful year-round, but April is the best time to visit the gardens, which feature dozens of varieties of azaleas, shrubs, trees, vines, hydrangeas, camellias, succulents and palms.

Bill Leslie explores the WRAL Azalea Gardens

Bill Leslie put together a WRAL-TV Azalea Gardens music video with the help of photographer Bob Ayers.