SD HOME ON THE NET: Columnist Lew Sichelman and host Carl Larsen review highlights from the International Builders Show, 3 p.m. Monday.
SD GARDENS: 2008 Horticulturist of the Year Chuck Ades of Ades & Gish Nurseries looks back on his career in horticulture, 3 p.m. Wednesday.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Architect Paul Johnson will review the work of 20th-century San Diego architect William Templeton Johnson (no relation) at Francis Parker's lower school, 4201 Randolph St. in Mission Hills, at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in a lecture sponsored by the San Diego Historical Society, $5 members, $15 nonmembers. Information: (619) 297-4650 and sandiegohistoricplaces.com.
GREEN BACKED
The University of San Diego's Norm Miller will answer “Does Green Pay Off?” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the SDG&E Metro Administration Building, 735 33rd St. The local chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council is sponsor. Information and registration: usgbc-sd.eventbrite.com.
