When the Power Goes Out: Keeping Your Tower Garden Thriving
If you didn’t already know, I’m from England. And if you’ve ever been to England, you know our weather is basically a never-ending loop of clouds, rain, and more rain. ☁️🌧️ Oh, and did I mention rain?
So, when I moved to Florida, you can imagine my excitement! Sunshine! Heat! Palm trees! 🌴 And let’s not forget those afternoon thunderstorms that roll in like clockwork. You can literally set your watch by them.
But with all that sunshine and tropical beauty comes one little downside… hurricane season. 🌪️ And while I don’t mind a good storm (as long as my house and car stay in one piece), there’s one thing that makes me a little nervous—power outages.
Now, if you’re like me and you’ve got a Tower Garden, you know how crucial that pump is. No power = no water circulation = unhappy plants. So what’s the plan when the lights go out? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with some easy backup solutions to keep your garden thriving, even when the grid goes down!
⚡ Backup Power Options for Your Tower Garden
1️⃣ The Stanley Power Station: Your Multi-Tasking Lifesaver
If you’re looking for a quick and reliable way to keep your Tower Garden running during an outage, the Stanley J5C09 1000-Amp Professional Power Station is a solid choice.
✅ What’s awesome about it?
- Acts as a battery backup for your Tower Garden (lasts ~2 days per tower!)
- Comes with jumper cables (for your car emergencies)
- Built-in air compressor (because you never know when you’ll need to inflate a tire)
Basically, this little powerhouse will have your back in more ways than one! And the best part? It’s only a little over $100 on Amazon with free shipping. 🚚
2️⃣ Deep Cycle Battery + Inverter: The Long-Haul Solution
If you need something that lasts longer than a couple of days, this setup is a game-changer.
🔋 What you’ll need:
- A deep cycle battery (like the ones used for boats or RVs)
- A power inverter (to convert battery power into usable electricity for your Tower Garden)
💡 Bonus hack: Add a solar panel to the mix, and you can keep recharging the battery as long as the sun is shining! ☀️ This setup is ideal for longer outages or even if you want an off-grid gardening solution.
3️⃣ Manual Watering: When All Else Fails
Sometimes, technology just isn’t an option. But don’t worry—you can still keep your plants alive manually!
🌱 Option 1: Hand-Watering
If you’re home and able to check on your Tower Garden regularly, you can manually pour water into the shower cap throughout the day. It’s not ideal, but it works in a pinch!
🌱 Option 2: The Emergency Plant Spa
For a more hands-off approach, carefully remove your plants from the Tower Garden and place them in a large tote filled with water and nutrients. This will keep them hydrated for a few days until power is restored.
🌞 Be Prepared & Stay Growing!
Hurricane season (or any unexpected power outage) doesn’t have to mean disaster for your Tower Garden. With a little preparation, you can keep your plants happy no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.
🚀 Which backup solution works best for you? Have any other power outage tips? Drop them in the comments! 🌿⚡