Time to say goodbye to July as we welcome August.
For many, August brings the best bounty of the season — ripened tomatoes, ripe melon, sweet corn on the cob, and courgettes/zucchini to name a few.
Summer declines and roses have grown rare,
But cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks,
And in old garden walks you breathe an air
Fragrant of pinks and August-smelling stocks.
—John Todhunter (1839-1916)
The month of August was named to honour the first Roman emperor (and grandnephew of Julius Caesar), Augustus Caesar (63 B.C..–A.D. 14)
August 1st, traditionally known as Lammas Day, was a festival to mark the annual wheat and corn harvest. Lammas also marked the mid-point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox, and was a cross-quarter day.
August’s birth flowers are the gladiolus and the poppy.
The gladiolus symbolizes strength of character, sincerity, and generosity.
The poppy symbolizes eternal sleep, oblivion, and also imagination.
August’s primary birthstone is peridot, which is said to symbolize strength and healing power, protecting its wearer from nightmares and evil, ensuring harmony and happiness. Babies born in August are lucky to be guarded by peridot’s good fortune.
~ and now on to a tasty recipe suggestion, which you may wish to try ~
Celebrate Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15th
this version is low Carb, gluten free, and with no added sugars
see details here
~ Wishing you a happy August 2023 ~
All the best Jan
...August, how can it be?
ReplyDeleteI love lemon meringue pie so that sounds like a good recipe for me.
ReplyDeleteTen un genial mes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYes...already it is the first of August down this way. This year is flying by.
ReplyDeleteSorry for being a bit slack of late in commenting...I'll dig myself out of the hole soon, I hope. Take good care.
Thank you for visiting my blog. It's looking delicious.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's surprising about Leos. That means my son and I are both Leos. I always thought he was a Virgo.
ReplyDeleteWhere has the year gone. It is years since I have had lemon meringue pie. The version I had was definitely not low carb.
ReplyDeleteLammas/Lughnasadh Blessings!
ReplyDeleteNearly three quarters of the way through the year!
ReplyDeleteI hope August is a month for better sleep here
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteHappy August to you!
ReplyDeleteThe lemon meringue pie looks delicious.
Take care, have a great day!
Thanks for the visual! lol
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously needing that pie!
hugs
Donna
Hi Jan,
ReplyDeleteTime goes by so fast.
Interesting facts about the month of August, may it be a great month for everyone.
All the best
My grandmother made the best lemon meringue pie. I was surprised by the birth stone, but not the rest.
ReplyDeleteTime seems to fly.
ReplyDeletePeridot found in meteorites is a special gem.
ReplyDeleteFeliz mes de agosto para ti.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm yummy! Lemon meringue pie is my favorite! My grandmother used to bake them.
ReplyDeleteHappy August to you both also. And I hope you really had some lemon meringue pie.
ReplyDeleteI never knew poppy was the August flower! Works for me-- that's my birthday month and I love poppies! I always enjoy your monthly fact posts. They're fun and I always learn something!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know poppies were an August flower, I may have to break out my poppy stamp for an upcoming card :)
ReplyDeleteHope the month will bring nice summer days for you all