Wish I had a hoop house, but don't have much room for one. I don't really know how to safely dry them out either (at least not on purpose, LOL). I think that this year I will try to move the water pots into the garage, instead of digging or sinking the bulbs. I was just hoping someone knew of a better way than having to move those big heavy pots... groan. Mine have actually done pretty well just staying in the water outside, as long as I leave the pump on so it doesn't ice over. But it got so cold last year, I'm afraid to try it again.