If you have a large garden, growing plants from seed can be a real cost saver. But if for no other reasons, grow a few plants from seed just to marvel at nature. Experience tiny stems bending and pushing through soil as they pull the first leaves up toward sunlight. You know, it's not every day that you get to participate in a miracle. When it comes to growing plants, I always begin with the soil.
Some folks like to use peat pots or peat pellets that can be transplanted directly into the ground.
Others prefer to plant in trays or flats, and transplant the seedlings. A wide variety of pre-mixed potting mixtures are available. But if you don't like to bake with Betty Crocker, you can always make a batch of soil from scratch. In a wheel barrow or large barrel thoroughly moisten and mix 10 gallons of shredded peat moss with 10 gallons of perlite, vermiculite or coarse river sand. Transplants grown indoors need adequate light.