Our first Master Gardener class in Calloway County was in 2015, one of the class participants was a recently retired nurse who claimed to have a "Brown Thumb". Mrs. Betty as she came to be known has developed into one of my most loyal volunteers, however she never felt comfortable teaching or leading a class. This year she decided to give it a try, overcoming her fear of public speaking she lead our hands on pruning sessions. The class has met in 5 different sub groups to do the hands on pruning activities and she has taught each class utilizing a mix of classroom lecture and outdoor hands on pruning. The growth that she has experienced as an individual from 2015 until now has proven that what we do in extension is very valuable.