The 2023 Master Gardener Educational Program started on January 12th and concluded on May 4th. This program year the Horticulture Agent took the constructive criticism received from last year’s program to make improvements. The main concern was not enough hands-on activities. Within each class during the 2023 program, the Horticulture Agent focused more on activities than lectures. Lectures did occur, but it was drastically reduced in length from last year. The hands-on activities were praised during the evaluation this year and all 7 new Master Gardeners showed a growth in knowledge from taking the class. These were by far the best evaluations the Horticulture Agent has received for the Master Gardener Program. The improvements for next year will be to have a firm set ending time and to include even more hands-on activities. The total number of active Master Gardeners now for the Taylor County Master Gardeners' program is 19. These individuals have taken initiative this year in organizing volunteer opportunities and also planning educational trips.