The Benton Garden Club held its November meeting with the Pennington family, who spoke about growing Shitake mushrooms. Pictured from left are Dr. Jim Pennington, his wife Judy, Nancy Thomas and Shurley Rae Hearst. Not pictured is Gigi Mathews. Special to The Herald

The Benton Garden Club met on Nov. 3 with a presentation by Dr. Jim Pennington of Vicksburg. His wife Judy accompanied him.  
He gave a very interesting program on Shitake mushrooms and how to grow them.  
At the end of the meeting he shared his harvest with the members.
The hostesses were Nancy Thomas, Shurley Rae Hearst, and Gigi Mathews.   
They served a delicious lunch after the program.