Home and Garden calendar

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HOME EVENTS

HOME DEPOT CLASSES FOR MAY — Kids workshop 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 26. Ceramic floor tiling, 10:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday; vinyl flooring, 2 p.m. every Saturday; basic plumbing, 3 p.m. every Saturday; rose & orchid care, 4 p.m. every Saturday; landscape pavers, 2 p.m. every Sunday; exterior painting, 3 p.m. every Sunday; ponds & fountains, 4 p.m. every Sunday. 421 Alakawa St. Free. 521-7355.

GARDEN EVENTS

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.

• Xeriscape Plant Craft, Tillandsia, 10:30 a.m.-noon, June 2. $5.

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. July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1. Reservations required

LYON ARBORETUM. 3860 Manoa Road. Public tours 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays. 3860 Manoa Road. $2.50. 988-0456.

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., 537-1708. "Flowers & Fragrances for Mother's Day Plant Sale." 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Featured plants include tropical rhododendrons, large collection of cycads, Hawaiian sandalwood ('Iliahi) and newly available native species.

NATIVE HAWAIIAN & MEDICINAL PLANTS class. Eight week classes held 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at UH-Manoa Hawaiian Studies Center, or 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Kapi'olani Community College. Beginning May 14. 548-0377.