The town’s floral displays are a testament to the work of the town council. They maintain the colourful arrangements in the town centre and at town entry points, all of which require regular replanting and watering. (The district council cares for the blooms in Abbey Gardens.)

Roysse Court is overflowing with floral munificence.

A long line of planters with trailing plants decorate St Helen’s Wharf.

The stand out floral displays in Broad are up again this year

as are all the flowing baskets of leaves and blooms around Abingdon Market Place.

Along Stratton Way, one flower bed was the subject of a planning a application. The town council objected ‘this application concerns a public open space which the town council has maintained for the benefit of residents for 47 years.’

I cannot see any decision on this plan and it is 48 years now.

P.S. After taking a break last year, the garden of 53 Springfield Drive is once again open on 17th August 2014.

Walking into the Abbey Gardens, first you see Magnolia

and then a line of trees in blossom.

Loveliest of trees, the cherry now
Is hung with bloom along the bough
(from Shropshire Lad by A E Houseman)

The Abbey Grounds are transformed into a wonderland of white.

Trees, both near the Cattle Market Carpark and around Abbey House, are hung with blooms. The small leaves are just appearing.

Even yesterday’s strong winds haven’t marred this yet. The trees are at the height of a Spring celebration.

The doorway arch at Fabulous Flowers is often a sight to behold, but it is even more spectacular this week. The current display results from flowers left after a wedding and spreads sunshine to passers-by in Bridge Street, Abingdon.

The arch overflows with flowers that continue along the front of the shop on both sides and is a testament to the skill and artistry of the florists at Fabulous Flowers.

Abingdon Town Council have again provided a summer display of blooms in the town centre’s flower beds, tub and planters.

There were some dry, sunny days during June. Watering the tubs and pole displays must be a daily activity.

The flags for the Coronation of King Charles are also still up. He will be in Scotland this Wednesday to be presented with the Honours of Scotland, the oldest crown jewels in Britain, kept at Edinburgh Castle.