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oasis

nkaczmarnkaczmar Posts: 1
in Problem solving
I save and reuse oasis.  What is an eco-friendly alternative?  What should I do with unusable oasis? What should I do with the water used to hydrate it? I have tried chicken wire but experienced poor results. I have tried gravel in water but find it heavy to lift.

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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    My wife received some cut flowers that came with a sort of pulped cardboard oasis. It came packed into a plastic pot but one that was recyclable. I'm not sure if this is a viable alternative in structural terms as an alternative though.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    This site is interesting https://londonflowerschool.com/journal/the-world-before-floral-foam

    I used to do a lot of 'amateur' flower arranging, picking up tips from an older cousin who trained with Constance Spry.  I still have several 'kanzan' .... IIRC we called them Florist's pin holders.

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    An appropriately shaped vase helps a lot.  I used to have a heavy metal disk with spikes that held stems but have no idea where it is now.  I have also been know to make a grid across the top of squat square vases using sellotape.   That's very good with dahlias on short stems which mine all were this year.  It would probably work for other heights and shapes too.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • the enduring gardenerthe enduring gardener Posts: 122
    niwaki do a kenzan here : https://www.niwaki.com/store/home-kenzan/ - I've never tried one...
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Well, now I know I have a Kenzan lurking somewhere.  Never knew my spiky thingy had a name. 
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
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