The Nut Wagon : Urban Gardenerette & Black Walnut Removal

03/09/2025

I start radiation and chemotherapy treatments the 19th of this month. I have Stage 3 Cervical Cancer. This will be one of the toughest fights of my life, but I'm taking it on with an Army. Friends and family are supporting me every step of the way, with God guiding the team of physicians entrusted to my treatment and cure. I will keep everyone posted to my progress when I know more. Thank you, one and all, for your support.

02/22/2025

01/25/2025

After my appendectomy, I started getting my overdue checkups taken care of. January 8th I had my mammogram, bloodwork, and pelvic exam. The doctor found a mass during the pelvic. They were able to send off a biopsy that resulted in being positive for squamous cell carcinoma.
Thursday I had a full body scan, and now I wait again for the results, and see an oncologist (cancer doctor) next month to see what course of action will be taken. I'll take all the prayers and good vibes you want to send.
Sticking with my Master Gardener course, taking care of Mom, and trying to keep calm and healthy as I can. Those ci******es are STAYING a thing of the past!

11/09/2024

Two more loads from my 13th season weighed out at 408 & 418 hulled pounds for a total of 2477. This seemed to be plagued from the start this year. Two week season, waiting last minute to extend the season one week at a time... then emergency surgery benched me for the last week. I'm just going to look towards brighter days to come in the next year...

10/17/2024

My first haul was 971 hulled pounds! Nearly a half ton! Second haul (no photo) was 680 hulled pounds, and the season has extended for one more week!

09/17/2024

This is the shortest season I've ever heard of! I'm gonna call in some favors and pray I get approval on my vacation! Starting gathering next week, if anyone would like! Messages to commence this week!

01/08/2024

One step closer to my retirement homestead! 16 Coturnix Quail, my very first birds!

11/10/2023

In line at the hulling station for the final round of the season. It's been a great year. Total hauled was 5,255 hulled pounds, sold for $840.80.

10/18/2023

Just under a ton hulled and sold and a little over 3 weeks to go! I found my new favorite black walnut boots, waterproof with comfort and tread, with a 100 year your lifetime warranty for $50 from HISEA, with a youtuber discount code. You need to check them out if you blow through boots like I do!

09/30/2023

The Black Walnut Festival was a blast! This nut gatherer even won a prize and has to go back for it, lol!

09/28/2023

Did you know Black Walnuts are one of the few crops still picked by hand today? With the Harvest right around the corner we want to take a minute to thank all of our hard working hand harvesters. For many people across the Midwest and East Central United States, the Black Walnut Harvest every October is a tradition passed down from generation to generation and a wonderful way to make lasting memories. It's also an opportunity for many to earn extra income or even raise money for worthy organizations. Our hard working harvesters are the reason we all get to enjoy Black Walnuts year after year, and we can't wait for the Harvest to begin. To find a hulling station near you click here: https://black-walnuts.com/discover-harvesting-and-hulling/hulling-and-buying-locations/