Home and Garden calendar

Advertiser Staff

HOME EVENTS

BUILD NEW OR RE-DO. Home building and remodeling seminar, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant. 545-2777.

CHAT WITH AN ARCHITECT, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Kahala Mall. Meet one-on-one with a Honolulu architect to discuss a home question. Free. No appointments needed. 545-4242.

HISTORIC HONOLULU WALKING TOUR, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Walking tour of Honolulu's historic buildings led by American Institute of Architects members. $15. 545-4242.

GARDEN EVENTS

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., 537-1708.

• Lei-making class. 1-3 p.m. Aug 3.

• Forest maintenance and gardening, 8:30 a.m.-noon first Saturday of the month. Volunteers needed. 988-0469.

HOW TO XERISCAPE CLASS. Honolulu Board of Water Supply. Various Saturdays. $5. 527-6113, 527-6126.

HALAWA XERISCAPE GARDEN tours, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 200 varieties of plants that conserve water. Free. 527-6113, 527-6126.

• Native Hawaiian Plant Seed Distribution. Seeds given on first-come, first-served basis.

HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kane'ohe. 233-7323.

• Tropical walks, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, 45-680 Luluku Road. Bring walking shoes, insect repellent and light rain gear.

• Family fishing days, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Summer Garden Nightwalks, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 and Sept. 1. Reservations required.

SECRET GARDEN TOUR, sponsored by Kona Outdoor Circle. Saturday, Aug. 4. $35-$45. Reservations: (808) 329-7286.