Garden expert to share tips on hard to grow spots

Author and gardener Andrew Keys will present at the nonprofit Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. Keys has a book, “Why Grow This When You Can Grow That?” and specializes in helping gardeners figure out alternative plantings and strategies when the ideal location doesn’t work well for the desired plant. Pining to grow lilac but lack the full sun? Try the fragrant pink and white flowers of Korean spice viburnum. Love the drama of canna but need something hardier? Keys will help participants make the best use of their space and maximize those hard to grow spots in their yards. Keys will lecture, sign books and lead a walk to discover unused gems at Tower Hill. The fee for the event is $15 for members and $25 for non members. For more information, visit towerhillbg.org or call 508-869-6111.