HOME 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 Electrical Home Repairs, Clayton Nueva presents a two-session class on safety, tools, and repairs of light switches, plugs and fluorescent fixtures, 8 a.m.-noon tomorrow and April 21, Windward Community College Hale 'Iolani 117; $145 includes instruction book, extension cord and tester. Registration: 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

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. Winners will be honored at the organization's May 19 annual meeting. Complete instructions: 593-0300, mail@outdoorcircle.org. Deadline is today.

Growing Hawaiian Plants in Your Backyard, workshop presented by Hawaiian Electric Co. and Malama Learning Center, 9-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Kapolei High School; $8 includes a plant to take home. Registration required: 543-7421.

Haku Lei Class, learn to make a wili-method head lei from Melody Fanning, 9:30-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; also, 1-3 p.m. Monday with Lorraine Stringfellow, Foster Botanical Garden; either class is $10, bring flowers and greenery. Registration required: 522-7064.

Forest Work Day, Tim Tunison gives a brief discussion about native plants then leads volunteers in clean-up projects, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Ni'aulani Nature Trail, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; free. (808) 967-8222.

Guided Tours, 1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Foster Botanical Garden; included with admission of $5 general, $3 kama'aina, $1 ages 6-12. 522-7066.

Ti Leaf Lei Making, Doris Lee teaches how to create a variety of lei and roses using ti leaves, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wahiawa Botanical Garden; $5. Registration required: 522-7064.

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

Wili Lei Class, Doris Lee teaches how to make lei with flowers from your garden using the wrapping method, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Wahiawa Botanical Garden; also, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kane'ohe; either class $15. Registration required: 522-7064.

Betty Crocker 2007 Landscape Awards, Scenic Hawaii seeks nominations in four categories: professional and business landscapes seen or used by the public; private gardeners for landscaping their own yards or neighborhoods; community and public spaces developed and maintained by volunteer groups; and xeriscape gardens (private or professional gardens that utilize plants that require little water). Winners will be announced at the award ceremony on June 25. Nomination letters and supporting photographs may be sent to: Scenic Hawaii Landscape Awards, P.O. Box 10501, Honolulu, HI 96816 or bettycrockerawards@gmail.com by the nomination deadline of May 25.

Garden Guided Tour, 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.

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, Royal Hawaiian hotel, Waikiki; free. 923-7311.

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