How does your garden grow?

Well it was only a matter of time.  Being a mom to an ever growing family, I have finally decided I should learn how to *ahem* garden *ahem*.  I'm not an outdoorsy type person.  I would prefer to never actually have to step outside and that nothing from the outside be brought inside, in my own perfect world.  BUT, the time has come.  So, I have gathered up some pumpkin seeds.  They are now drying on the bookshelf, soon to be awaiting spring.

So what are your gardening tips?