Grow a Great Cutting Garden
 

Cultivate a Cutting Garden

Charming blooms like cleome, cosmos, and bishop's lace -- full of personality and cottage-garden softness -- are too fragile to ship. But they're a snap to grow.

So indulge. Now's a perfect time to shop for seeds and get your plot ready. Here are nine unsung beauties to consider, a planting plan, and the secret to long vase life.