Black walnuts

Another good year for black walnuts. This ancient tree is on the creek in the edge of the cotton field, about half of the walnuts have fallen to the ground and the other half are still hanging on. Picked up a bucket full, smashed the green outer husk and set the nut out to dry in the sun. I can remember chocolate layer cakes on Christmas with black walnut trimming on top. I got a black walnut cracker for Christmas last year, maybe this year I will take time to try it out. Saved the husk in a bucket for later dye pots. The woods are full of poke berry that I love to use to get that rich crimson shade of fugitive dye. Everything fades, so enjoy it while you can.