How do I get the watch?

Hint 1 of 16:

Hmm, why worry about a silly watch, you could be playing croquet.

Hint 2 of 16:

No I really mean it.  Play some croquet.  You will uncover
a previously unseen place to go.

Hint 3 of 16:

If you have dug any holes here, you should fill it in first.

Hint 4 of 16:

The question should have been, how do I get past the squirrel.