Caging plants was the best way to deal with gophers in my California garden. I used 1/2" (12mm) aviary wire to try to keep the critters out. Would a completely enclosed cage work against mice? I suppose that Jane's special crocus are in pots sunk in a gravel bed (or such like). Could you simply cover the bed with aviary wire that was pegged down? It wouldn't look very nice, but I suppose that the blooming plants get moved to a more attractive location while in bloom? No need to search Ebay for antique soap cages (we still use one of these at my grandparents place) just make the baskets yourself (and prepare for roughing up the tips of your fingers). Brook