Andrew Keys, designer , consultant, writer, and lifelong gardener, host and producer of Fine Gardening’s Garden Confidential podcast, and author of Why Grow That When You Can Grow This? will speak on Tuesday, February 12, from 10 – noon at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, in a program co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association and the New England Wild Flower Society.  Tired of fussy plants that require excessive care and maintenance?  In this presentation, Mr. Keys will discuss native New England alternatives that are sexier and more sustainable than high-maintenance plants in every way.  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?  Tr4y the bold foliage of variegated fleece flower.  Hundreds of all-star alternatives that replace, and often outshine, popular problem plants will be discussed.  $26 for ELA and New England Wild Flower Society members, $32 for non members.  Register by calling 617-436-5838 or visit www.ecolandscaping.org.