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i've read through a couple forums on another site, that it's possible to take young growth of a willow tree and cut it into about 2 inch pieces and soak it in water for a couple days?? then dip the clone into the water and it serves as a rooting gel.......anybody ever heard of this one? and if so does it work

Here is some info I came across. I haven't tried it yet but plan to.

1. Create Willow Water to Grow New Plant Roots
   
   <LI itxtvisited="1">Step 1
   Gather willow branches directly from the tree by clipping them off with a sharp pair of scissors or garden shears. Each twig should be less than half an inch in diameter. You may use fallen branches if they are very fresh.
   <LI itxtvisited="1">Step 2
   Strip all the leaves off the willow branches and discard them. Cut each branch into small pieces a couple of inches long. The shorter the pieces, the more auxin (the hormone that encourages root growth) will leach out of the wood to help stimulate root growth on your plant clippings.
   <LI itxtvisited="1">Step 3
   Boil a pot of water on the stove. The amount should be enough to thoroughly cover all of the willow branch cuttings. Pour the water over the willow branch cuttings and allow this to sit overnight. This gives enough time for the maximum amount of rooting hormone to get into the water.
   <LI itxtvisited="1">Step 4
   Position the colander or sieve over another pot in the sink and pour the willow water and willow sticks through it. Discard the willow branches or use them in your compost bin outside. Save the willow water in an air-tight bottle or jar.
2. Step 5
   Dip plant cuttings into the willow water and let them soak there for a couple of hours for maximum effectiveness. Do not put the leaves in the willow water, just the stem bottoms. After soaking, take them out and stick them in planting pots of soil. Care for them according to the water and light requirements of that particular type of plant.

Happy Growing,
BG