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/>
Don't forget plants can have patent protections :Propagation Prohibited? Understanding Plant Patent Protection – University of Cincinnati Law Review Blog <https://uclawreview.org/2022/01/20/propagation-prohibited-understanding-plant-patent-protection/> Seeds are different since many are hybrid, and those that are open pollinated don't necessarily carry over the identical genes, but cuttings do (asexual propagation). I'm not giving an opinion on if you should do it or not, or if a patent holder would pursue some kind of legal action, I just want to make everyone aware of all the considerations. It may also make a difference if you are not selling the cuttings, I'm not sure but it is probably worth researching. Mark On Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 1:41 PM Aubrey Franklin via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
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!
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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/>
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