WRAL Azalea Celebration Now Accepting Applications

The 20th Annual Azalea Celebration is now accepting applications from North Carolina non-profits. Each year WRAL-TV, MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, and NC Beautiful sponsor this program to enhance our state. Over 10,000 azaleas, grown from cuttings from the WRAL Gardens, are given away annually.

To request an application write to:

Azalea Celebration
PO Box 10155
Raleigh, NC 27605

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application request. All applications are due by September 8, 2005. Plants will be distributed in October.

For more information about the Azalea Celebration and the WRAL Gardens, click here.

The newly designed WRAL Gardens Web site now includes a “What’s Blooming Today?” section and a photography contest. Check out the site to learn more about these new features.