As the Season Turns
July 24
Jul 1, 2024
The podcast delves into the hot-weather roots of July's names, provides charms against pests, and offers gardening tips. It features a folktale about fairies and a song capturing childhood summers. The episode also includes a short performance, original music, and insights on fragrances and nostalgia of July.
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- July marks the harvesting season in ancient calendars, tied to the shift from growth to fruiting.
- Ancient woodlands in July play a crucial role in cooling through transpiration, impacting climate systems.
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July as the Last Month of Summer
July was traditionally seen as the last month of summer due to the agricultural patterns of the year. In ancient calendars, including Roman and Welsh, July was considered as a time when crops shifted from growth to fruiting and ripening, marking the beginning of the harvest season. The term 'July' itself is derived from Julius Caesar, who named the month after himself in recognition of his calendar reforms. Other languages depict July as the 'end of summer' based on various cultural and agricultural associations.
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