Ep 9. A New Leaf

The episode "A New Leaf" in season 2 of Dinosaurs follows the Sinclair family as they deal with the aftermath of Earl's latest get-rich-quick scheme. After convincing the family to invest in a money tree, Earl is devastated when the tree fails to produce any cash. With the family's finances in peril, Fran suggests that they start a vegetable garden to save money on groceries.

While Earl is initially dismissive of the idea, he eventually comes around and agrees to help with the garden. However, his lack of gardening knowledge causes a series of mishaps, including accidentally spraying the garden with toxic insecticide. Meanwhile, Robbie struggles to come up with a topic for his science project and seeks the help of the family's elderly neighbor, Mrs. Phipps.

As the garden begins to take shape, Earl becomes fixated on winning first prize at the county fair with his prized tomato plant. However, his competitive spirit causes friction within the family, especially after he hires a professional gardener to help him win.

As the day of the fair approaches, tensions reach a boiling point when the family discovers that the gardener has been using illegal performance-enhancing chemicals on Earl's tomato plant. Despite their objections, Earl insists on competing and suffers the consequences when his plant is disqualified for cheating.

In the end, the family learns the importance of working together and embracing the joys of gardening for its own sake. The episode is peppered with humor and heartwarming moments as the characters navigate their way through the ups and downs of family life. Overall, "A New Leaf" is a delightful installment in Dinosaurs that is sure to charm audiences of all ages.