[Lyikmcmb]

sorry to see... had you tried the large drums of water underneath the benches to help conserve heat? also heat blankets over the plants/under the roof?

I also suffer from 'indoor orchid' situations... would be much easier to use a hose like I do at work also spraying for things, but in my apt I have to catch all water underneath, use an aquarium pump to pump/drain back into a bucket and carry to the toilet. If you had a spot where you could use a portable pump and pump your rainwater upstairs through a garden hose, you could eliminate carrying upstairs (though I understand the need for exercise! ) hope you can find homes for everything