so i found i was running at about 85 - 92 degrees and my humidity was at running around 25 - 35%. after reading some more on the temp and humidity i decided to buy a cool mist humidifier.
ReliOn | Cough and Cold Products
i put this right in the cabinet next the garden. now im running temps from 75 - 85 degrees. the humidity is around 55%. this seems like the optimal range. not bad for a $30 fix.
i also purchased 2 smaller fans since the one i had was too big to fit in with humidifier. heres a pic. so all total ive spent $250 for everything.