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A practical packing list, selection rules and timing tips for an autumn conker hunt, from what to wear under the tree to how to store your haul afterwards.
Vinegar soaks, oven drying, wax finishes and plain air-drying all harden conkers differently. Here is how long each takes, what can go wrong, and which one to choose.
A beginner's guide to conkers: picking and stringing a horse chestnut, taking turns, counting one-ers and two-ers, and setting up a game that stays safe.
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