Dandelions & Mayapples

Originally Aired: August 4th, 2025 (Season 16 Episode 10) Our story tonight is called Pool Day, and it’s a story about a cool dip in the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about the tiled walls of the changing rooms, broad open umbrellas, and rows of lounge chairs. A book by yo ...  Show more

Our story tonight is called Caught in the Rain, and it’s a story about a boat ride as the summer winds down. It’s also about horseshoes and fresh, clean beach towels, the quiet rocking of the waves, the space between dreams and awareness, and the rush of cool air and dim light th ...  Show more

Our stories today wind through sunny spring days. We’ll start with a trip into the country, a visit with someone dear, and some good advice from The Asparagus Patch. Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves and join in on a neighborhood effort in Spring Cleanup. Finally, we’ll let a memor ...  Show more

Our stories today take us through the blooms and births of spring. We’ll start with Mother Nature, visiting the daffodils on the front porch and the lemons on the counter, and finding a through line that connects us all. Then, meet New Friends at Weathervane Farm, where baby anim ...  Show more

Our stories today invite you out into the fine spring weather for a bit of fresh air and adventuring. We’ll start with a two-parter, called Mudlarking on the River. We will step out on the banks, hunt for a few treasures, and let our imagination run wild. From there, we’ll head u ...  Show more

Hop aboard the Story Train with Birdie, our green-capped conductor, for a magical journey to a field of dandelions and a tale of enchantment. Discover a delightful adventure that promises a blend of magic, compromise, and the peaceful resolution of a floral fiasco, all wrapped up ...  Show more