• 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 and fountains, 4 p.m. every Sunday; 421 Alakawa St. Free. 521-7355.

• BUILD NEW OR RE-DO SEMINAR — 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at Sam Choy's Restaurant, 449 Kapahulu Avenue. A panel of professionals offers advice on financing, design, permitting, licensing and working with a contractor. 545-2777.

•HUD HOME-BUYING SEMINARS — Department of Housing and Urban Development community homebuyer fairs provide education and counseling to help first-time homebuyers; all fairs from 9 a.m.-noon; various dates from Saturday to June 30.

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.