Mister Rogers shows a soft kangaroo doll and talks about real kangaroos and what they can do. Captain Kangaroo visits and explains why he is called Captain Kangaroo. Mister Rogers shows him how the trolley works. Mister Rogers talks about growing for both carrots and people. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Donkey Hodie is at Someplace Else planting carrot seeds in hopes of having a special treat for Bunny Rabbit and Captain Kangaroo.
Meanwhile, at the Museum-Go-Round, Bunny Rabbit and Captain Kangaroo are welcomed by Lady Elaine Fairchilde who provides very unclear directions to Someplace Else. Donkey Hodie is thrilled to see the visitors but unfortunately his carrots are not growing. Lady Elaine buries some fully grown carrots which helps Donkey Hodie feel good about his effort to do something nice for his friends. Back at the house, Captain Kangaroo departs, and Mister Rogers concludes for the day by showing some carrot seeds and talking about how things grow.