Features
A Magical Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion in Simi Valley
Join the Simi Valley Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion, Dec 12–14, 2025, with cast meet-and-greets, holiday fun, and VIP events.
Kevin Hagen: Our Beloved Dr. Baker
Kevin Hagen, best remembered as Doc Baker, brought warmth and compassion to Little House on the Prairie as Walnut Grove’s trusted doctor.
Edible Landscaping Tips Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
The colors in the sky at sunset, the delicate tints of the early spring foliage, the brilliant autumn leaves, the softly colored grasses and lovely flowers - what painter ever equaled their beauties with paint and brush? —Laura Ingalls WilderI grew up watching...
Watch & Learn
Ten Times Nellie Oleson Gets What She Deserves
One of our favorite dynamics on “Little House on the Prairie” is the clashing personalities between Laura Ingalls and Nellie Oleson. If you are like us, you can’t help but enjoy those few times when Nellie seems to get what she deserves. Here is a compilation of ten of our favorite Nellie moments.
Let’s Get Reading
The Three Faces of Nellie
Robynne Elizabeth Miller’s The Three Faces of Nellie reveals the real women behind Laura Ingalls Wilder’s famous ‘Nellie Oleson,’ uncovering the true stories of Nellie Owens, Genevieve Masters, and Estella Gilbert.
Bright Lights, Prairie Dust
In Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, Karen Grassle—beloved as Ma on Little House on the Prairie—shares a candid memoir of her life on and off screen, revealing her struggles, triumphs, and lifelong fight for equality.
The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder
In The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Marta McDowell traces the landscapes, plants, and pioneer settings that shaped the Little House books, offering readers a rich blend of history, biography, and natural beauty.
Family Fun
Making Homemade Butter With Kids
At first the splashes of cream showed thick and smooth....After a long time, they began to look grainy. Then Ma churned more slowly, and on the dash there began to appear tiny grains of yellow butter. — Little House in the Big WoodsIn Little House in the Big Woods,...
Country Ham with Cranberry, Mint and Brown Sugar Glaze
You can’t beat hickory-cured ham. —Little House in the Big Woods In Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods, Pa and Uncle Henry butcher a wild pig. It’s fascinating to read how not one piece of the pig is wasted. Remember when Pa takes the pig’s bladder...
Homemade Mommy and Me Apron DIY
An apron was a necessity in Laura’s day; women were used to keeping their everyday dresses clean enough to wear throughout the week, and made sure to protect their special occasion dresses so they would stay pretty and nice. Aprons come in handy these days, too! Here...
Little House History
Pa’s Fiddle: Now Is Now
When Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the final scene in her last Little House book for young readers, she gave the closing lines to Pa’s fiddle and its music. Laura and Almanzo’s wedding day has come to a close and the young couple sits on the doorstep of their own little...
Wilder Podcast: A Modern Exploration of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Legacy
Through in-depth storytelling, expert commentary, and a modern lens, the Wilder podcast examines how Laura’s legacy resonates in contemporary culture.
All Things TV
Episode Guide – Season 5
The adventures of the Ingalls family continue in Season 5 of "Little House on the Prairie". The original episodes of season 5 aired from September 11, 1978 to March 19, 1979. Due to economic problems, the Ingalls, Olesons and Garveys leave Walnut Grove and settle in...
Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast: A Celebration of a Timeless Classic
The Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast is a tribute to the show’s enduring legacy and cultural significance.
About Linwood Boomer
Adam Kendall: You know what I like about this school?Mary Ingalls: No, what?Adam Kendall: I can kiss you in front of the entire class, and no one would ever know. —Season 5, Episode 4Linwood Boomer’s Early Life and Career Linwood Boomer was born on October 9, 1955,...
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