advice on top of advice, no offence at all, but you are certainly trying. this is the third garden of yours since ive been reading on here. to me, the soil looks way to dry, water really well (especially if you will be away a couple of days at a time)then let them dry out some, your second plant doesnt look that bad, but after a couple of weeks shouldnt you start fertilizing lightly? and you know how far cfl's should be away from the plants. you have invested in trying to grow good plants, use what you have learned. i hope i dont sound bitchy.