Tower Hill Botanic Garden will once again hold an artist’s reception for Carol Amos, whose paintings are inspired by the flora of the desert southwest, on Saturday, September 17, from 6 – 7:30 at 11 French Drive in Boylston.  The entire show will run from August 22 through October 1.  For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.  Below is “House Finches on Saguaro Blossoms.”