...and I'm just wondering if anybody knows of a good system for keeping your plant(s) alive while you're gone. I have one plant that's about 30 days old. It's not that big of a deal but I'd rather not let all my effort go to waste. Not to mention the emotional attachment. I'd appreciate any advice.

On a side note I'd just like to say that I am new to this website (this is my first post by the way) and I have been amazed by how knowledgeable and helpful the members are. I have learned so much, and I just want to say thanks to all the frequent posters for sharing the wisdom.

Well first of all how long will you be gone? Second of all are you still vegging or have you induced flowering? Do you have timers? Just try to be a little bit more specific.

Hank.

Oh yeah, my bad. I will be gone just under two weeks. I'm vegging under 20/4 cfl lighting. I have the lighting and fan on timers. really just wondering about water... i think.

got a cat that can water for you?...lol almost 2 weeks is along time to be away from your growing babies anything can go wrong in just 1 day, you could come home to plants laying on there sides dead, most likely u will need an auto drip system......i think.

An auto drip system would be ideal. Just be sure to give them a good water before you leave.

Hank.

Even with an autodrip system, things can still go wrong. Without being there everyday, you can't ensure that your plants will live. They simply are attention whores.

check this website out, it has many methods that look simple, easy, and cost efficient that could help your situation out. :::::Methods for Watering Indoor Plants While on Vacation - Associated Content
best of luck bro

i find that if i leave my plants alone for a week or two (hydro system) they are MUCH better off than me fiddling with them constantly.

I'm in the same situation..will rig up a drip line on a timer but don't want to leave a 1000mh...will floroz be ok. 10 gal dirt buckets