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.
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If you have a propagation station, do you also have a seed library?
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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?
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Have you gotten enough variety in donations to make this an interesting and dynamic service for patrons?
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Do you purchase any plants to supplement your inventory?
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Do you ever have the need to remove plants that don't fit the mission / are never taken / etc?
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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?
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What kind of education or resources do you provide along with cuttings?
