Garden tips and events

• Thanksgiving Point is offering a basic landscape design course Aug. 14, 21 and 28, from 2-4:30 p.m. or 6-8:30 p.m. Cost is $40. For more information, or to register, call 768-7443 or log on to www.thanksgivingpoint.com.

• Wasatch Community Gardens is hosting a salsa party and competition at 6 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Fairpark Garden. There will be live music and activities for kids. Entry forms for the competition are available at www.wasatchgardens.org.

• Red Butte Garden is sponsoring a class on preserving fresh herbs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $37 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Registration is required at 587-5433 or 581-6464.