Your best option is to hire a trusted friend, or train a student to water your plants while you are gone. Otherwise, you can invest in a drip system with tubes to each plant and connect it all to your hose and a timer. Set this timer to water every other day or so and test it out before you leave. You might also need a friend to check and make sure it is working while you are away. If you are gone for just a few days, move your potted plants to the shade and water well. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti