The casual DIY plant station began two years ago with 2 IKEA Omar metal racks. As the collection increased, I experimented with four different types of panel lights (see image) before ripping out the cages in favor of a more professional light. Note that window sun at my previous place is only useful October through March. The south window actually gives off the least light in Summer 😫 I was in the process of getting something more industrial and tough, but Omar still serves well as a modular machine, and it’s something I can tear down in 2 minutes. Walk two aisles over to desk supplies and grab some of those cups and mini bungee, and you’re set. The burned out LED bulb pic is included to say look into how to convert a regular lamp to accept an LED bulb before trying to throw that type of bulb into your desk lamp.
