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August is National Peach Month

Peaches are a great source of beta carotene and vitamin C, supporting eye and skin health. The high amount of fiber and potassium in

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Onyx: An August Birthstone

The name Onyx originates in Latin (same spelling) from the Greek word for claw or fingernail. Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form

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August is National Goat Cheese Month

During the summer, goats often have access to a wider variety in diet, giving a more flavorful milk, thus translating to a better cheese.

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Flower of August: Gladiolus

The name Gladiolus is derived from the Latin ‘gladius’ (a sword), and is sometimes referred to as the “Sword Lily”. Gladioli are perennial bulbous

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Peridot: Birthstone of August

Peridot is a type of Olivine, a common mineral in mafic and ultramafic rocks. While Olivine is a generally abundant mineral, gem quality peridot