Fortunately the rain didn't start until after we made a morning visit to the WRAL TV Azalea Garden in Raleigh, NC.
The Capitol Broadcasting Company founder A.J. Fletcher created the garden in 1959.
The garden underwent a major renovation in the early 2000's
The garden has 45 different varieties of azaleas.
I was also taken with what a great habitat the garden is for birds.
There are lots of birdhouses and birdbaths, suet cages and other treats.
There is also a great variety of different plants as well as all the azaleas.
The garden has whimsical touches.
I'm sure it's a great place for people who work there to take a break.
I like the winding paths and enjoyed walking down and around.
There are also a lot of trees which I find restful in gardens.
There is something about brand new green leaves that I love.
I'll end with the whimsical tree ornaments.
Talk about stunning. What a great garden.
ReplyDeleteI liked the fountain. Lovely colors and greenery all around. What a great atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a place that I would enjoy a lot to visit someday, I love azaleas and your pictures are wonderful!The fountain is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHugs and a nice week
Léia
I, too, like a forest amid flowers that can flourish in the shade. The added fountain, benches and baubles make this a haven for people and birds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lovely series of shots. Wonderful flowers - spring has really sprung!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden, love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the fountain and the flowers are SO gorgeous! Terrific captures for the day, Carver, as always! Hope you have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, Carver! Wow! There's so much in bloom already!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd be overpowered by the grandness of these gardens - but I like the ball!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful garden and I like the way you have photographed it, great shots.
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful garden. lucky is that city that has one of this haven in its midst.
ReplyDeleteCarver, what a beautiful garden. The azaleas are gorgeous. And I like the pretty balls hanging from the trees. I'm sure the birdies love it there. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteLots of colour in the garden already. Like the way they have added the tree decorations. Lots to see.
ReplyDeleteLovely place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely garden! I like the tree ornaments.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty garden. The robin looks like it is "sitting pretty" and enjoying the bath.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gardens, the bird looks very happy taking a few moments there!
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
If I ever had to go to work again (no chance, nobody would want me) I'd like to work somewhere where the owners built a beautiful garden park like this. I love the plantings and all the whimsical touches.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Carver!
ReplyDeleteDreamed when I admired przesliczne flowers.
Your photos are always excellent. I love them all!
I wish you have a nice weekend.
Regards
Lucia
I love, love this garden!Have only one azalea bush by my front door - now I'm tempted to plant a few more!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, delightful place! Something I enjoy about your posts is that you really take us with you in your pictures and in your captions. It's like being able to walk along with you and hear your thoughts as we enjoy grace and beauty together.
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