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Oasis
Jul 1, 2014 9:51:06 GMT
Post by Moonlight on Jul 1, 2014 9:51:06 GMT
At one of the shows one of the exhibitors asked me why I hadn't used Oasis to exhibit my vase of poms.
So I bought some, to have a go with, and I got some bikini posts for Christmas.
How do you use them to display dahlias. My Dad is a wet newspaper man, don't think he has ever used Oasis.
Is Oasis, bio degradable? Can you put it in the green bin?
Dad said that he has seen people make holes in the Oasis before pushing them through. I didn't know that I just thought you pushed it in. How do you get the Oasis the right size for the bikini vases, without ending up with a pile of wasted green crumbs?
You put the dry oasis in 1st, then add water, then the bloom, then add more water?
All advice greatful received. I bought the oasis because I thought that it would be easier for me when in fact I still don't have a clue and really want to gain at least a vague idea of what is supposed to happen before show season starts.
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Post by Tel on Jul 1, 2014 18:38:43 GMT
I cut my oasis into 3 pieces, then take some off at a angle to be a tight fit in the vase, I try not to push the flower stems right through the oasis. Some people cut and soak their oasis before setting off to a show, to save time later. I fill my vases three quarters full of water before inserting the oasis, then top the water up after I have placed the blooms in the vase. Any cut s of oasis left, I use them for staging poms.
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Post by daitheplant on Jul 1, 2014 19:31:56 GMT
I know this may sound daft, but remember to use the green (wet) Oasis and not the brown (dry) Oasis.
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Post by candyblue on Jul 1, 2014 20:55:27 GMT
I learnt when I done my floristry to really soak the oasis, so if you can do it before the show do.You should really leave it in a bucket or bowl of water and don't be tempted to push it down to soak it as air bubbles will cause dry patches and you know those spots will be where the stem is!
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Oasis
Jul 2, 2014 8:59:14 GMT
Post by Moonlight on Jul 2, 2014 8:59:14 GMT
Thank you daitheplant, candyblue and Tel. 
Pleased to say that I ordered the right stuff then green and they look the size of bricks. and it is best to soak it over night and not poke it down.
Tel, next time you are using it could you take some photos to help me get an idiots guide to showing - in my head - not planning on writing any books.
What is Oasis? I know what it looks like and feels like but what is it made from and can I chuck it in the green bin to recycle garden and food materials?
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Post by peony on Jul 2, 2014 12:37:27 GMT
Moonlight you can also buy Oasis in a cylinder shape, I get this for when I enter a vase of flowers in the competitions at our garden club. I find this easier to carve (with a very sharp knife) into the shape of whichever vase I use and I don't get so much wastage. I cut the oasis into shape before soaking it overnight |
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Oasis
Jul 2, 2014 18:06:00 GMT
Post by Tel on Jul 2, 2014 18:06:00 GMT
I will not be using oasis until the backend of August or September.
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Oasis
Jul 2, 2014 18:54:05 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Jul 2, 2014 18:54:05 GMT
I know this may sound daft, but remember to use the green (wet) Oasis and not the brown (dry) Oasis.Funny you should mention that Dai but when i used to exhibit sweetpeas I would sometimes combine both types. Push the green down and stick a 1/2" wedge of brown on top and it gives a more rigid medium for holding the stems. Normally I would just use wet oasis or reeds for the bigger shows. Not much help for dahlias though. |
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Oasis
Jul 2, 2014 19:15:59 GMT
Post by daitheplant on Jul 2, 2014 19:15:59 GMT
Good idea sweetpea.
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Oasis
Jul 2, 2014 20:54:21 GMT
Post by Moonlight on Jul 2, 2014 20:54:21 GMT
I will not be using oasis until the backend of August or September.
Same as me I won't need need it till then either. Just like to have a few goes before that but no shows until late summer.
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