Jane at Levant: S is for Swan for ABC Wednesday

Monday, 21 May 2012

S is for Swan for ABC Wednesday

S is for Swan and the River Severn and I am linking up with ABC Wednesday - the header pic this week was taken last weekend on a Stopover at Worcester -= how Serene and elegant were they and ohh so many!

The stroll along the the river path was Sensational = more Shots of the Swans Swimming Sedately along waiting for titbits from passerbys.

The bells were Sounding out from the cathedral with its Spires towering over the leafy riverbank.

S is for Show and the Spring Malvern Flower Show - a great day out - the weather was good and the mood intense - as we moved from Stall to Stall - pulling our trolley along Stacking in Stuff that took the eye.

Seriously though the choice was Superb here are a few of my favourite Shots.

A favourite - Himalayan Blue Poppy - I have a plant in a container bought last year - but it has not flowered as yet - I am awaiting that event!!

Delicate Lewisia

Gorgeous floral arrangement - what a colour scheme

And another...

A selection of Alpine plants -

I bought one of these Primulas

Loved this anemone - didn't buy one - trolley was full or so OH insisted!!

Aquilegia - wonderful white and so many blooms

Bright pink Ranuculas

And look - these were my purchases - I just need some quality time now to put them in Situ An unusual Scilla

Linking today to ABC Wednesday - Nature Notes and Our World Tuesday Off now to check my Himalayan Poppy for buds !! - picture to follow I wish !!

30 comments:

Kim, USA22 May 2012 at 06:20
Awesome flower arrangement love it!

Kim, MI

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Jane and Chris22 May 2012 at 07:28
Breathtaking flowers. What is that makes us go completely nuts when we are buying plants...I want them all!
Jane x
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Leslie:22 May 2012 at 08:28
Your garden is going to be STUNNING! I wish I knew more about flowers and plants, but at least I do have some beautiful rose bushes.

Leslie
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Roger Owen Green22 May 2012 at 08:37
As usual, a sensational array of photos!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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Unknown22 May 2012 at 09:43
All the flowers are so beautifully displayed!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Reader Wil22 May 2012 at 10:08
Oh, how lovely the flowers are and the swans in the river Severn are so regal! Thank you for sharing these beautiful images.
Wil, ABC Team.
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photowannabe22 May 2012 at 10:16
Great purchases and my goodness, I have never seen so many swans together.
I think they are so majestic and lovely.
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Rambling Woods22 May 2012 at 17:04
Oh how beautiful all the flowers are..so many shapes and colors..Lovely and I have never seen a swan in person so I would have enjoyed that also...Michelle
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Hildred22 May 2012 at 18:39
A beautiful posting for S, - I love the blue poppies.
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Black Jack's Carol22 May 2012 at 18:49
Beautiful swans! i so hope they are not pinioned, as they are here in Vancouver. You made some Superb purchases. I bet people will love Sauntering through your magnificent garden!
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Unknown22 May 2012 at 20:24
gorgeous flowers! the swans are beautiful.
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jane23 May 2012 at 05:56
Hi Tina did you spot the two ducks in the middle of my swan pic?
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jane23 May 2012 at 06:02
Thanks for calling Mama Zen
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Lina Gustina23 May 2012 at 06:42
Nice to see many lovely swans. The flowers are stunning!

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Chubskulit Rose23 May 2012 at 13:16
Gorgeous blooms!

S is for..
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
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eileeninmd23 May 2012 at 16:04
Jan,e your swans are just beautiful! And I love the blue poppies. What a great flower show. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing.
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jane24 May 2012 at 02:27
Thankyou for your comment - the show was great and the walk in Worcester was very therapeutic - especially the swans
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