• HOME DEPOT CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER, kids workshop, 9 a.m-1 p.m. Sept. 29 only; ceramic floors, 10 :30 a.m Saturdays and Sunday; vinyl flooring, 2 p.m. Saturdays; interior painting, 3 p.m. Saturdays; basic plumbing, 4 p.m. Saturdays; Pergo and Presto, 2 p.m. Sundays; lawn sprinkler systems, 3 p.m. Sundays; screen repair, 4 p.m. Sundays. All free. Remodeling a bathroom, a series of four classes; 7-9 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 6 in Honolulu, and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 7 in Pearl City. 523-8802.

GARDEN EVENTS

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

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

-- Fall plant sale. 9 a.m-3 p.m. Sept. 29.

-- Botanical drawing and painting class, 9:30 a.m-noon, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 25. $30.

-- Potting an orchid. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 3. $18.

-- Orchid II class, hybridization, display tips, grooming, hanging and wiring techniques. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 10, 2001.

• 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 Seeds Distribution. Seeds given on first-come, first-served basis during open hours.

-- How to Xeriscape Class. Honolulu Board of Water Supply. Various Saturdays. $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.