Pleasant Hill Farm

           For more information about our farm, watch the video produced by Sue Chef. And check out Pleasant Hill Farm on Facebook.

            Farming and homesteading require much work, but like Pa Ingalls of the Little House books, when the sun sets, John and I like to play traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, and America. John plays piano accordion while I play an Irish button accordion or folk harp. I love fiddle music and folk dancing because common people past on these traditions from one generation to another. I can join in with other Irish musicians anywhere in the world, and we will probably know some of the same tunes and can play them together.

            My hands also piece quilts or grip knitting needles as I create socks or patterned mittens. Usually one of our cats snuggles on my lap along with my corgi. Life is better when shared.

For more information on organic farming, visit my LINKS page for some related sites.

Below are links to some podcasts of features Joan has done for WMUK Public Radio from Western Michigan University.

Farm to Bowl
Dry Beans
Pruning
Maple Sugaring
Tomato Soup
Blueberry Harvesting
Keping Warm

To view an essay in the Ezine, Public-Republic, click here.