Whoa, I used to overthink mine too until I just started tossing everything in.

Check the leaves for firmness too, or do you just go by the soil?

Wait, does the white vinyl eraser actually work on ink without smearing? I tried one years ago and it left this weird ghost mark on the paper, like a greasy stain. Maybe they've changed the formula since then. Are you using a specific brand that works well, or did you have to test a bunch of them first?

How do you handle the liability side of things with sharpening? We looked into this at our community shop but got stuck on insurance questions. Maybe a waiver form could work. That small fee is smart to cover basic supplies without making it a barrier. Really cool idea to see a library step into hands-on skills like that.

Hold on, let's not throw out old rules just because a new idea shows up. In my work, I've seen plenty of walls built the traditional way that have held up for fifty years through bad storms. The old method works if you use the right materials and do it right. Sometimes the new way is just a different path to the same strong result, not the only path.