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