Good afternoon,

We are considering adding a plant propagation station here at the Westland Library. I have some questions for those of you who have those or similar elements in your library. 

If you're able to respond to any of these questions off-list, I sure would appreciate it! I can compile answers if anyone else is interested.

• If you have a propagation station, do you also have a seed library? 
• What kinds of containers do you use to hold the cuttings? Are they self-standing, wall-mounted, or something else? Where did you get the containers?
• Do they make a mess? What's your process for topping off/refilling with water? What about plants (like succulents) that do better rooting on top of the soil?
• Have you gotten enough variety in donations to make this an interesting and dynamic service for patrons?
• Do you purchase any plants to supplement your inventory? 
• Do you ever have the need to remove plants that don't fit the mission / are never taken / etc?
• What is the process for patrons to take cuttings? Are patrons able to take a cutting without donating one first? How do you collect statistics?
• What kind of education or resources do you provide along with cuttings?

Thank you in advance!

Aubrey Franklin (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2846 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org

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