In this gentle story, Uncle Wiggily is concerned when a drought threatens Nurse Jane's garden and the potential for strawberry shortcake. After an unsuccessful trip to the clouds searching for rain, he discovers puppy dog boys using a watering hose, a practical solution he adopts for his own garden. Witnessing and participating in some accidental, good-natured sprayings, Uncle Wiggily buys a hose, revives the thirsty plants, and extends his helpfulness by using the hose to cool down a tired ice-wagon horse, illustrating simple problem-solving, resourcefulness, and the rewards of kindness.