EPISODE · Oct 6, 2026 · 13 MIN
Let's Play Conkers!
from The Helpful Gardeners · host Golden Acre Home and Garden
Ready to be transported to Colin's childhood? Today on the podcast, we're playing a childhood favourite: Conkers! You can do this a certain nut in your own community! How to Play Equipment: Each player needs a single conker (Chestnut or Ohio Buckeye nut) threaded onto a 15-to-20-inch piece of string, shoelace, or leather thong, secured with a large knot at the bottom. Stance: One player holds their conker still at arm’s length by letting it dangle from the string. The Strike: The second player wraps their string around their knuckle or finger, aims carefully, and swings their conker to hit the opponent's nut. Taking Turns: Players take turns striking each other's conker (typically five to seven turns each) until one of the conkers shatters or breaks off the string. Scoring: When a player breaks an opponent's conker, their own conker absorbs the defeated nut's score (becoming a "two-er," then a "three-er," and so on). JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | [email protected] (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic
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