Twenty-two members of the Wesson Garden Club met Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the American Legion Post 79 for the program, “Invasive Plants … Where Do They Come From?!”

Guest speaker Shaun Broderick has worked in the horticulture industry for more than 22 years. Broderick’s education background is in plant genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology from Brigham Young University and Ohio State University. He is currently over the trial garden working on plant genetics and breeding projects with the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Experiment Station in Crystal Springs.

Broderick shared how to control and recognize invasive plants in our landscapes. Members enjoyed taking a fun test on invasive plants, asking questions and showing plant samples from their yards for Broderick to identify. The meeting was very educational.

Members present were Marilyn Britt, Sherri Carty, Sonya Cowen, Sherry Davis, Rebecca Harrison, Cherry Head, Debbie Hoaglin, Denise Jackson, Camille Johnston, Pam McLemore, Ashley Munn, June Owens, Pam Owens, Jennifer Peets, Joy Phillips, Jean Ricks, Meghan Shepherd, Debbie Smith, Lisa Smith, Dixie Thornton, Brittney Warren and Joy Wesbrooks. A beautiful fall-decorated table held the delicious refreshments provided by hostesses Marilyn Britt, Sonya Cowen, Rebecca Harrison and Joy Phillips.

The Wesson Garden Club is a member of The Garden Clubs of Mississippi Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and Natchez Trace District-Garden Clubs of Mississippi Inc.