Re: cuttings

> She stated that it was better to start plants in than any old root
> powder, just place your cuttings in the water, and let them start their
> roots, then transplant.

It's a pretty common technique -- the willows contain hormones that
encourage rooting in cuttings.  It's also possible to do with Amur
maples...

There was a thread about this just a few months ago on the propagation
mailing list, so the messages are in the archive:

   http://www.mallorn.com/lists/seeds-list/search.cgi

search for

   "willow water"

(don't forget the quotes!)

Chris
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