In a rectangular container place oasis (you
will probably need two pieces) and secure with
oasis tape.
Insert 3 Lecadendrons on one side of the oasis
at three different heights. On the other side,
insert 3 Iris at three different heights and
in the middle insert 3 roses at three different
heights.
On each side of the oasis place foliage like
Lenten Rose Leaves along each side. This display
will have a patchwork effect so it's best to
work from the outside in, in layers. For the
next layer insert conifer cuttings on each side
and then insert very short carnations on the
next layer.
For the fourth layer insert Arum leaves along
each side. Either fruit or vegetables can be
used for the next layer. Anne has chosen to
use small button mushrooms. Insert a cocktail
stick in to the stem of the mushroom and then
place in a row into each side of the oasis.
Insert another layer of foliage but make sure
not to cover the mushrooms!
Next you can use fruit, more vegetables or for
Easter insert chocolate eggs or little artificial
chicks. For this display, Anne used 2 limes
on one side and 3 different coloured chilies
or small peppers on the other side. To make
sure the limes are secure in the oasis, insert
a cocktail stick in to the lime then place into
the oasis.
Moss can be used for the next layer or any other
kind of greenery. To fill in the middle of display
white spider chrysanthemums are ideal. Cut them
really short and then fill in the remainder
of the oasis so that they chrysanthemums meet
in the middle.
