I've never used an indoor light, and have generally had fantastic results. I tend to pop mine into a west facing window which gives great light. That said I'm sure things would go even better using indoor lights, but you shouldn't have any problem without them. As far as seeding indoors and transplanting, I've done that with everything and also had great luck - from the normal things (toms, etc) to carrots and peas. The important thing is to not let the roots grow too long inside so they aren't disturbed at all. Transplant as early as you can to either outdoors or into a small pot before moving outdoors.

I went to three big box stores today (Home Depot, Lowes and Menards). All three stores have just one type of T5 bulbs and they are 3000K or more. The CRI rating was in the low 50's. How disappointing! They had more selection for the T8 bulbs. I was tempted to buy the 3000K bulb but each store didn't have enough. I didn't want to play the scavenger hunt thing where I would go to all the stores and piecemeal them. I'd rather buy all of them at the same store and the same make -- some were Phillips and others were Sylvania. They range about $6 per 12 inch bulb. Does anyone know of a good website where I can order them on-line? Thanks! I was hoping I had better news to report.

me too. I just did a search for the hampton bay flourescent puck lights I found at home depot, but couldn't find them online anywhere. That worries me . . . are they an end-of-line product? A new product? The light is surprisingly warm, and of course the energy usage is low. I am concerned at their general availability and bulb replacement.

So, just a quick update. Still waiting on the rug & pillows to arrive. In the meantime a World Market *just* opened up near us and they had cinnamon pillows! I also found a funky wooden "tray" that I liked. Do the old pilllows go? Or do I need to find something else to tie it in? Also, thinking of hitting West Elm tomorrow. Browsing their website I found this cluster of vases I like - might put these on the console. Maybe the mantle? I need something warm on the TV console too.. I also found these blue ones, don't think I like them as much. They also had some cherry wood ones, but I think if I redo the large framed artwork I won't need them up there. Maybe use these for the TV console? Or keep looking? Also saw this chair at World Market that I like, but I'm going to wait until the carpet comes in. It's getting there!