Thank you to those who have responded to my questions about plant propagation stations! I truly appreciate it. I have compiled the answers on the attached document if anyone else is interested. [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Aubrey Franklin (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2846 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Aubrey Franklin via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 1:39 PM To: Michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Questions about Propagation/Cutting Stations 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! [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Aubrey Franklin (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2846 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/>