The Adventures of Cato, Tara and Jasmine

Oh boy, it does look hot. But it is lovely when the sun comes out to play, isn't it! And with all those big trees you had some shade to play under. 

I know exactly what you mean about the 'knickerprickle grass' it's a right pain in the bottom! 

I see there's chickweed growing in between the geraniums.

Who else loves the smell of buddleia? 

 beautiful pictures of the park and Cato&Tara  still hot weather with you guys..not over here..so enjoy the warmth and shade. There were lots of little humans..

knickerprickle grass?  such beautiful colours the buddleia.and of course the lovely smell..do I see a red cord or so on the Holly berries..

Learnt what Buddleia looked like...That's a pretty plant to use in bedding...will have to keep that one in mind.

Glad the park was nice and shadey for you both...love how mom captures that coolness through pictures...ever so lovely.

Whats the white flower right above the ornamental cherry..looks fab

That is a white buddliea.  They come in purple, puce, lavender blue, pink and white.  I love them too.  Known as butterfly bushes.  And yes, the scent is delightful.  Each colour flowers on a slightly different schedule.

My only issue with them is that they drop leaves every winter, leaving a great gnarly sprawling bare branched thing, and need serious pruning every April, or they take over.  They can grow to 2x2 meters, in a single year.  And they are prolific and durable.  They grow on railway tracks all up and down the country. 

Absolutely beautiful!!! 

You should take one in your garden..absolutely gorgeous smell..and the amount of butterflies in summer is such a pretty sight..(my cat thinks so too) just keep them short in April..

Ah yes butterfly bushes no wonder they looked familiar, i just didn't know their real name! I love those but had zero success growing them..  

does look like a very hot walk, glad there was lots of shade!