| All Nature helps to swell the song
And chant the same refrain;
July and June have slipped away
And August's here again.
–Helen Maria Winslow (1851–1938) |
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Birth Flower for August
August Birth Flowers
August’s bright, showy flowers capture the essence of sunny, late summer days! Learn the meanings behind August’s two birth flowers. |
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The Gem of August
August Birthstone: Color and Meaning
August’s birthstone, the peridot, is a light green, ancient, cosmic birthstone that has been found in volcanic lava in Hawaii—and in meteorites that have fallen to Earth. The Egyptians called peridot the “gem of the Sun” and believed it had special healing powers. |
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2021 Almanac Gardening Club
Pre-Sale Now Open! Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone. |
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Full Sturgeon Moon
Full Moon for August 2020
August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Monday, August 3, 2020. Learn how this month’s full Moon got such a peculiar name! |
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2021 Calendars
SHIPPING SOON! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watcher’s, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars. |
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Growing Kale
Kale
Kale is a cold-hardy crop that can be planted in early spring or late summer. Cool weather brings out the sweet, nutty flavor of this highly nutritious leafy green. Dive into our Kale Growing guide for information on planting, growing, and harvesting this hard-working beauty. |
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2021 Engagement Calendar
SHIPPING NOW! This popular week-at-a-glance desk calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more! FREE 2020 ALMANAC GARDEN GUIDE WITH PURCHASE!
While supplies last. |
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