A could-do list for June

20 ideas to inspire and delight.

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"And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days." - John Keats

1. Fill your weekends visiting open gardens near you with the National Garden Scheme.
   

2. Go foraging for elderflower.
   

3. Make a simple elderflower cordial or bake an Earl Grey and elderflower loaf - A delicious teatime treat.
   

4. Check a book out of the library and spend a day reading outdoors.
   

5. Visit a fair or village fété.

   

6. Hire a bicycle and explore a new city.
   

7. Take yourself on a breakfast date.
   

8. Go berry-picking. (Find a PYO farm near you.)
   

9. Create a windowsill herb garden.
   

10. Arrange a screen-free weekend.

    

11. Picnic by a lake or river.
    

12. Join a beach/park/forest yoga class.
    

13. Visit a butterfly house.

14. Watch the sunrise to mark the Summer solstice. (Preferably on a hill with stunning views and a flask of something hot.)
    

15. Host a midsummer party. (Flower crowns, essential.)

    

16. Find a beautiful vase in the charity shop and fill it with roses.
    

17. Binge-watch Clarkson’s Farm.
    

18. Get up early and visit a farmer’s market. (I love Stroud’s).

19. Ask the cheesemonger for an unusual cheese to liven up your cheese board.
    

20. Go stargazing.