Many gardeners like to start vegetable and flower seeds indoors during the winter months. It gives us a chance to shake off the winter blahs, keeps us focused on our favorite hobby and we get to eat tomatoes and peppers before our bought-seedlings-at-the-nursery-center neighbors do. To the novice, seed starting can be intimidating, but it’s really quite easy. You don’t need much in the way of special equipment, but if you wish, you can utilize grow lights and heat mats for the best results. First, you should understand that some plants are easily started indoors and some are best direct-seeded outside in your garden. Vegetables That Do Well Started From Seeds Indoors: Onions leeks tomatoes peppers most herbs artichokes beets broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower celery cucumber eggplant most leafy greens melons okra squash pumpkins many varieties of seed flowers Not sure when to start seeds indoors? Check out these seed starting …