> > > I hate asking for help, but I am really stuck. I've gone to every
> > screen and clicked on every option at least 5 times.
> > >
> > > My current inventory is:
> > >
> > > Sack
> > > Silver Coin
> > > Carrot
> > > Rope
> > > Branch
> > > Silver Key
> > > Gold Key
> > > Sword
> > > Shovel
> > > Scroll
> > > Hammer
> > > Nails
> > > Bow
> > > Arrow
> > > Fishing Pole
> > > Magic Stone
> > > Club
> > > Ticket
> > > Sunstone
> > >
> > > I've already used the fish and been in the tower. I've used the
> > carrot multiple times on two different screens.
> > >
> > > I'm assuming I should be able to do something with the magic
> > stone, but I have no idea what, since I've tried every screen
> > where it was an option.
> > >
> > > I know there's a hook somewhere as well, but don't know
> > where to look.
> > >
> > > I've given the soothsayer 3 gold coins so far and have received
> > nothing but advice in return.
> > >
> > > Help!
> >
> > Yeah, you've missed a BIG area of the game. Fortunately, getting
> > there is simple, and you've partly figured out how.
> >
> > Notice how you can never seem to catch a unicorn to ride it?
> >
> > Well, if one of them is too busy munching on a carrot to notice
> > you, you'll have a chance to hitch a ride...
> >
> > -Mandi aka Chaos
>
> By the way, I still have that problem of not having enough gold. Any help there?

There's a dead-end accessible from the northern end of the garden that should solve that problem. Also keep an eye out for something else shiny that the shopkeeper would like.

-Mandi aka Chaos