Posts tagged Justin Isherwood

Spring Planting:

Spring is planting time for gardeners and farmers. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood shares his reflection on the ancient art and annual practice of planting.

Justin Isherwood is a writer and farmer in central Wisconsin. 

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Grace of Snow:

Snow in the forecast is unwelcome news to some, but for others – reason to celebrate. School kids look forward to snow. And so does commentator Justin Isherwood.

Justin Isherwood is a 5th-generation farmer and an award-winning writer. His most recent book is called Pulse: A Farmer’s Take on the Universe. He lives in Plover.

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Christmas Peanuts:

Some Christmas gifts linger in the memory longer than others. Commentator Justin Isherwood recalls an old-fashioned Christmas gift.

Justin Isherwood is a fifth-generation farmer and the author of Pulse: A Farmer’s Take on the Universe. He lives in Plover.

Photo by Ayo Richardson.

Burning Birch:

Temperatures are dropping in northern and central Wisconsin, and that’s got commentator Justin Isherwood thinking about his woodpile, and the joy of burning birch.

Justin Isherwood is a writer and a fifth-generation farmer. His most recent book is called “Pulse: A Farmer’s Take on the Universe.” He lives in Plover, WI.

Sugaring Season:

March is sugaring season in Wisconsin. When the liquid gold of nature starts flowing from the state’s maple trees, it’s a sure sign that spring is on its way. Commentator Justin Isherwood comes from a long line of tappers and today he reflects on a favorite March ritual.

Justin Isherwood is a fifth-generation farmer and an award-winning writer. His most recent book is Pulse: A Farmer’s Take on the Universe.

Photo by ButterflySha.