The story follows a young scout and her companions spending a country summer at a farm where they join a local Girl Scouts camp and undertake hands-on projects: planting flowers, learning flower lore, building birdhouses and a pigeon cote, and constructing rock and water gardens. They encounter setbacks such as rain and unwelcome chores but respond with cooperation, practical problem-solving, and community support, gaining skills in country crafts, horticulture, and constructive teamwork while enjoying outdoor life and simple pleasures.