From Plum Creek With Love: A Little House on the Prairie Podcast

Back at the Sanderson Estate, things seem to be moving forward for the new blended family.  Everything except the close relationship between Mr. Edwards and the eldest Sanderson Sibling: John Junior. The two of them don't seem to know how to communicate with one another. When circumstances lead to Mr. Edwards getting gravely wounded, John Jr. then has an identity crisis. Will John Jr.  prove to Mr...

The time is approaching to celebrate Reverend Alden's birthday and the Sunday school kids have collected funds to get him something extra special. While thumbing thought the mail order catalog, Laura comes across an idea... to increase the funds to get a possible better present. And somehow she connives Big Sister Mary, against her wishes, to go along with this scheme/plan. But, after Five weeks a...

While out fishing, something shiny in the water catches Laura's eye and enlisting the help of a school friend, Jonah, she believes they might have struck it rich. With a bunch of hardwork needed to be done, as well as avoid letting their secret slip to Nellie and Willie Oleson, these two are getting into the Miner spirit. However, when all is said and done, a visit to the Bank gives them less than...

Julia Sanderson finds herself in a predicament when she receives the news she has terminal cancer...while also being the mother of three. And the first person she tells is Charles Ingalls.  Without a solution coming to fruition before she passes, Charles is set to task to find a new home for the Sanderson Siblings.  With time running out to find a permanent home for the children, without splitting...

The assignment from school is to gather leaves of the local flora.  Laura and Mary announce their family's planned camping vacation into the "hills" of Minnesota with hope of finding extra special leaves. However, leave it to Harriett, Nellie and Willie (against the opinion of Mr. Oleson) to find a means of turning a short two day hiking/camping/gathering trip into a one-of-a kind adventure. It's...

With the possibility of Grace Snider and Laura being wallflowers for the Spring Dance, Caroline steps in with a little advice/input on how to get the dates they want. With less than a week to go till the dance, will these women end up using their wiles to achieve their goals?  Does Laura have a thing for boys who have the same initial for their first and last name?  Out of all the jobs that Charle...

Everyone in Walnut Grove knows about the big scary house on the hill outside of town and the man who lives there: Amos Pike.  Some would even say the place is haunted. And thanks to Nellie Oleson and a barking Jack, Laura is about to solve the mystery.  However, what she finds is a big old mess and a very grumpy old man who happens to have a few secrets of his own.   When the truth turns out to be...

This year Charles hopes the Walnut Grove Baseball team can maybe score a point against the Sleepy Eye Green Stockings and their obnoxious captain: Slick McBurney.  However, for that to happen this group of baseball misfits is going to need a miracle/pitcher.  Enter Jebediah Mumfort, who will need to get permission to from his to play. Reason being...there's gambling involved in this game. Will The...

When Walnut Grove gets its first bank, the possibilities seem endless for the town residents. However, first it has to be approved by the banker and good luck with that. Disregarding the whole don’t talk to strangers, Laura makes a new friend who she meets up with after school and after her chores are done.  Laura couldn't be happier with her new friendship and fishing buddy, that is until it's po...

It's report card time on the prairie and Mary is less than happy with her academic achievements.   A late night study session leads to a surprise realization that has Charles and Mary heading to Mankato for help.  While The Ingallas family is showering their scholar with compliments, the student body, lead by Nellie and Willie, are chanting the same insult over and over. It's not until Mary has a...

Deja Vu.   The Ingallas are stuck in... another financial predicament when Hanson's Mill closes for an undisclosed period of time.  Good Bye two months of Pay, Hello endless ridicule from Harriet Oleson.    Charles, along with everyone in the family, is working to bring down those bills, bills, bills. But, the biggest surprise is the return of some of the one shot Walnut Grove Residents that are r...

Season 1 Finale!!! It's time to celebrate and a have a good time. And that's exactly what the residents of Walnut Grove are planning with Founder's Day:  A whole day of games, contests and Blue Ribbons.   Regular Blue Ribbons, not Pabst Blue Ribbons. There is something for everyone at Founder's Day.  Meanwhile, Charles is having a little bit of rivalry with Jim Tyler, former Bu...

The Ingallas are back home recovering from their lovely Snowcation...perhaps that's why this week's episode features the return of the boy who can eat a lot of Oatmeal cookies: Johnny Johnson. When things at home are less than appealing Johnny Johnson sets out to see the world or at least that's his goal.   With Mr. Edwards by his side, Johnny Johnson learns a few hard lessons from...

The Ingallas end up stranded in an abandon cabin, when a Spring time blizzard traps them, on their way home from a family trip to Mankato. Things would be alright only if: 1) they weren’t low on food 2) didn’t have a near frozen renegade US Marshall show up out of nowhere and 3) didn’t have to worry about renegade US Marshall’s feelings towards a brave man who helps Charles out. This blizzard is m...

Some of the farmers of Walnut Grove, Charles Ingallas included, decide to listen to their new Agronomist neighbor, Joe Coulter, about switching up their crops. However, the two weeks…plus of waiting has some of these farmers on edge. So much so even Joe’s pregnant wife isn’t even safe. Disturbed and a little anxious, Charles sets out looking for clues about Joe’s whereabouts and to get these angry...

Little Graham Stewart lives on the Prairie with his Father. He comes to school with bruises on his body, he doesn’t want to talk about them. His dad, John Stewart, never remembers doing it and doesn’t even know why he drinks. The Ingalls are aware of everything…as is the entire town of Walnut Grove. When things eventually go overboard…John Stewart finally admits he needs help. If not for himself a...

A gunshot in the night announces the arrival of Mr. William O’Hara, a traveling showman with a talking bird and a Congorillia. Residing at Plum Creek, he makes his way into good graces with the Ingalls and the people of Walnut Grove. However, his sideshow antics eventually lead to some hard truths for Half-Pint to learn. How magical is William O' Hara's magical powder? What was really aili...

What starts off as a generous act from the new proprietor of the Feed and Seed soon turns into Pestilence on the prairie. With the residents of Walnut Grove now stuck at home under quarantine and the school turned into a makeshift hospital, Doc Baker with the help of Charles and Reverend Alden tend to the patients. But, when will it all end? What is the source? Will they run out of Ice? And why is...

Harriet Oleson’s niece, Katy Thorvald, comes for a visit to Walnut Grove and needs some attention. Quicker than scat she develops insta-feelings for the small town doctor. The two quickly become a pair, having picnics, sharing carriage rides and visiting patients together. However, as their love blooms it also sprouts skepticisms from some residents and even Doc Baker himself. Will Doc Baker reall...

Grab a bowl of popcorn! Caroline is star witness to a powerful blow up between Harriet and Mr. Oleson. After some very choice words, Mr. Oleson, with his hound dog by his side, moves out. And even the combined efforts of Reverend Alden, Mr. Hanson or Doc Baker don’t seem to be helping. Can Charles find a way to mend the bridge between the Olesons? Or Will Laura and Mary get new pen pals if Nellie...

It's Christmas time on the Prairie and it’s the Ingallas first one as residents of Walnut Grove. And secrets are abound. But first rule of Christmas, according to Charles, don’t ask any questions. What’s Charles really doing in the barn? Does Mary really have a job as an assistant seamstress? Who is Caroline’s secret Santa? Will Carrie need a neck brace from looking up too much? Will Laura fulfill...

What starts as a celebration of life for the Ingallas family as they welcome a baby brother to the brood...sadly, takes an unexpected turn. While listening to Reverend Alden and inquiring about how to get a miracle, Laura comes up with a plan to rid herself of her mean thoughts. Running up a hill/climbing the only mountain in Minnesota, Laura meets Jonathan, a pleasant fellow who happens to have a...

Caroline is in charge of the house while Charles is out, with Mr. Edwards, on a three week supply run. With a possibility to prove her merit via a scholarship exam, Mary is willing to put in some late hours of studying. But also breaks a few rules along the way, which is quite contrary for Mary. Refusing to let anyone down, Laura included, Mary is in a conundrum. However, big sister Mary focuses o...

What starts with the adults reverbs down to the kids when Reverend Alden suggest a new bell for Walnut Grove. Unfortunately, arguing ensues when it can't be determined who or how the bell will be paid for. Local artist/craftsman in residence, Tinker Jones, can't hear the sounds of the anger contingents but can definitely read the body language between the groups.  When the kids take sanctuary...

An unexpected training session between the girls leaves Laura in pieces.  Mary's solution is to bring her sister the orphaned baby raccoon she found on her way home from the Mercantile.   Over time circumstances lead to the raccoon heading back to the wild, leaving Jack and Laura licking their respected wounds.  A late night visitor to the Ingallas residence brings up a new dilemma.  With Jack tie...