Bulb collection destroyed

Bulb collection destroyed
The Silent Seed via pbs (Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:38:18 PST)

I'm so sorry to hear about your collection. I hate losing plants in this
way. I no longer bring my plants outside in the spring because the
squirrels have "too much fun" with them.
I've heard about using any mixture of hot peppers / coyote urine and such
to keep "pests" away. I don't use any, personally. I just use mechanical
methods such as what others have suggested.
Sadly, I don't grow any of those genera otherwise I'd be happy to share /
help you rebuild your collection.
Good luck to you,
Jude

On Thu, Dec 28, 2023 at 9:35 PM Marc Rosenblum via pbs <
pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:

I find that the best way to protect my bulbs is to totally surround them
with a wire cage. The mesh should be tight enough to keep rodents out;
but, open enough for you to enjoy the plants through the wire.

Marc Rosenblum, Falls City, OR Zone 8b

On 12/28/2023 9:55 AM, John Wickham via pbs wrote:

I've had squirrels do the same. They see me around the pots and think

I'm stealing their acorns. As a result, I built tables with a tall frame
and placed netting over the structure. It kept the squirrels out, but
created a safe space for other rodents who promptly ate the Lachenalia down
to nothing. Last year, I built a raised bed and planted my Gladiolus,
Lachenalia, Adrocymbium, Ferraria, and Moraea, as well as Calochortus,
Toxicoscordion, Odontostomum, California Alliums, and Dichelostemma, in the
bed. The bed is located in an open area and is not covered. During the day,
the squirrels leave it alone because it is open and I suspect they don't
want to be lunch for the local hawks. And during the night, other rodents
stay away due to owls. The entire collection is much happier being in a
deep bed and there hasn't been any predation. I'm able to do this since my
L.A. winters are relatively mild. But maybe there are other options
available to you that similarly play on the behaviors of the pests you are
managing.

John WickhamLos Angeles, CA

On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 09:17:54 AM PST, Jan Jeddeloh via

pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:

That is really awful. You must just feel sick about. Gladiolus and

freesia aren’t interests of mine but I know how bad I’d feel if my
collection was destroyed. I hope people can help you replace it.

Jan Jeddeloh, Portland, Oregon.

On Dec 28, 2023, at 8:55 AM, Gianni Benetti via pbs <

pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:

My extensive collection of South African Gladiolus and Freesia was
destroyed in a few days by mice ! The pots were in the greenhouse, but

the

mice got in, sheared the plants and tore the bulbs apart: a disaster ! I
owned at least fifteen species laboriously collected over the years,

some

still young, some about to bloom. It is amazing how the work of many

years

can be destroyed in a few hours.
I appeal to Gladiolus and Freesia collectors to be able to recover at

least

part of my collection. Those who are willing to give me bulbs (even

buying)

starting next late spring please contact me privately. Thank you.

Gianni Benetti
Italy
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