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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 9, 2007

Home and garden calendar

Advertiser Staff

EVENTS

ClutterStompers Support Group, join other clutter-challenged individuals for tips on organization and clutter-control, 2-4 p.m. tomorrow, Harris United Methodist Church, Komuro lounge; $10 per year plus $1 donation per meeting. 723-1673, www.clutterstompers.com.

Introduction to Basic Plumbing Home Repairs, Clayton Nueva presents a two-session class on plumbing concepts, safety and tools with hands-on practice in home repair of toilets and sinks, 8 a.m.-noon tomorrow and March 17, Windward Community College Hale 'Iolani 117; $119 includes instruction book. Register: 235-7433.

Furniture Workshop Tours, learn about the history and craft of Hawaiian furniture, 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Martin & MacArthur Workshop and Showroom, 1815 Kahai St.; free. Reservations: 845-6688.

GARDEN EVENTS

"An End of an Era," 53rd Kunia Orchid Show, the last show at the Del Monte site, with displays, lectures, prizes and food booths, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Del Monte Kunia Gymnasium; $2. 623-8585, 637-3061.

Garden Guided Tour, Noa Lincoln teaches the value of native hardwoods, 10-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, also, tours focusing on canoe plants (plants brought to the Islands during Polynesian migration), 1 p.m. Wednesdays and a tour highlighting Native Hawaiian medicinal plants, 1 p.m. Fridays, $4 suggested donation, also, Ho'okupu Plant Propagation Club for ages 6-14 to learn about Hawaiian plants and their cultural uses, 1:45-3:30 Wednesdays, free. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kona, Big Island. (808) 323-3318.

Fundamentals of Rose Gardening, workshop on the history and types of roses, planting, fertilizing, diseases and pruning as well as where to purchase roses and garden supplies, sponsored by Honolulu Rose Society, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24, Kapi'olani Community College 'Ohia building, second floor; $40 includes lunch. 545-5653, www.honolulurosesociety.org.

The Outdoor Circle, seeks nominees for the annual Beautification Awards in three categories: residential landscaping, government, corporation or business landscaping and tree or group of trees. Nominators must supply a complete description of the site with photographs for the judges by the March 16 deadline. Winners will be honored at the organization's May 19 annual meeting. Complete instructions: 593-0300, mail@outdoorcircle.org.

Guided Tours, 1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; with a tour led by Liesel Vander Leeden on the history of William F. Hillebrand, 1-2:30 p.m tomorrow, Foster Botanical Garden; included with admission of $5 general, $3 kama'aina, $1 ages 6-12. 522-7066.

Lauhala Turtles, Lucas Esdicul teaches how to weave a six-inch turtle, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Foster Botanical Gardens; $10. Reservations: 522-7064.

Garden Tours, one-mile (1.5 hour) easy guided walk to view the Kane'ohe garden's flowers, plants and trees, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily (keiki-focused tour, 1 p.m. Sunday), Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, 47-285 Pulama Road; $14.50, kama'aina discounts available. 239-6775.

Guided Tours, view plants of the rainforest, 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, Lyon Arboretum, Manoa Valley; free. Reservations: 988-0461.

Self-Guided Garden Walking Tour, view more than 50 native Hawaiian and tropical plants and flowers surrounding the hotel, tour pamphlet available at the concierge desk, The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Waikiki; free. 923-7311.

Send announcements, with name and contact phone number, to: Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Home & Garden Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.