At 01:39 14-12-2005, you wrote: >Speaking of mice and mouse-like objects, has anyone had problems with them >in a greenhouse? I have a delapidated structure in which I over-winter a >large collection of cactii and succulents (don't ask why I have these I >don't know the answer) and amaryllis and I am having the devil's own time >with something that is digging in the pots and eating the roots. I find >the plant lying beside the pot, rootless, and all the soil pushed out of >the pot. There is always open water in the buckets for the chickens so it >can't be looking for a drink. > >I am trying mothballs. So far the main effect is that the chickens, in the >adjacent hen pavilion, are laying mothball-scented eggs. :) > >Lis Allison, Carp, Ontario, Canada, -20C tonight and colder tomorrow If the hens can get into the greenhouse, then it may be them. I am wondering how your fragile plants can overwinter in a cold and dilapidated greenhouse? None of mine would live in mine, and winters are rather nice in Denmark. Doesn't it freeze in your greenhouse? Carol