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Old 09-03-2011, 12:46 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Mice!!!

On Wed, 9 Mar 2011 08:44:04 +0000, mariahfleck
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I'm new to this forum so sorry if this is in the wrong place!
I'm also new to gardening and this year i have decided to grow some
flowers from seed. I've started with some sweet peas and lupins in trays
which are in my greenhouse.

The problem i seem to have is mice! When i plant seeds, i go in the next


"go in"? If "in" a greenhouse/cold frame make an effort to block all
entries, shouldn't be difficult.

day and they have been doug up and eaten!
Is this a common problem and what can i do to prevent it?


If outdoors are you certain about mice, could be other burrowers, even
birds. Cover seed beds with hardware cloth. For burrowing mammals
try "Solar Spikes", they really work:
http://www.wrsweeney.com/mole_gopher...t=solar_spikes