Hang the flag
Stock up on citronella candles
Cook
Bake a patriotic pie (page 52)
Entertain
Pack a picnic (page 53)
Plant basil
Cook
Pick and freeze blueberries (page 53)
Stake dahlias
Replenish sunscreen supply
Restock flea-and-tick protection for pets (and always check outdoor pets for ticks)
Host a lawn party with badminton and croquet
Garden
Grow tomatoes (page 54)
Pick herbs; make pesto
Bake fruit tarts
Take in an outdoor movie or concert
Cut hydrangeas for flower arrangements
Feast on fresh Alaskan salmon
Take a garden tour (check your local conservancy)
Host a clambake on the beach, or in your kitchen
Declare this a do-nothing (other than reading and relaxing) day
Savor fresh cherries while they last
Weed and water the garden
Raise lawn-mower blades as grass growth slows
Garden
Help the bees (page 54)
Gather friends for a bike ride and breakfast
Go water-skiing or paddleboarding
Schedule back-to-school haircuts for kids
Visit a pick-your-own farm for peaches and plums
Make peach cobbler and peach ice cream
Cook
Prepare no-cook meals (page 55)
Treat your feet to a spa pedicure (it’s the height of sandal season)