What seeds DON'T need to be started indoors?

I have just started gardening & I love it! I planted a ton of stuff this year & it all looks great...so I opted to plant seeds as well. After reading much of the information on this site, it sounds like indoor germination is the only way to go. Too late for me this year, as I have already planted blue belleflowers, salvia, lavander, delphinium & butterfly blue scabiosa. I fertilized the soil well and I water twice a day. Any other tips? Is there any hope for my seeds?
~Aqua
**My favorite plant this year is blue eyed grass. I have it everywhere & it blooms constantly!

This is something I've been wondering about too. (Thank you Aqua for asking) I am new and would love to start some things from seed, too (proabably next year) but it does seem like everything I've read on here makes me believe it needs to be done indoors...and maybe even with a heating lamp. Is that really necessary? I have a catelog from Territorial Seed Company and would just LOVE to experiment with growing things from seeds.

If I am growing sweet allysom (sp?) or dianthus for spring bloom down here I plant outside in October and just push the seed down a bit. I dislike having to dig individual holes for plants. I also broadcast other seed in the spring which is usually March for summer bloom. The only thing I plant in individual pots (or potlets) are seeds for shrubs such as Pride of Barbados and the like that have to be watched and individually cared for. Seeds have been sprinkled by hand for centuries onto soil so should work for you and they are generally not that expensive except for certain plants. I can't see preplanting something that eventually has to go into the garden but that's just me. I'm the commiserate lazy gardener and hate to fuss w/plants. I'm usually satisfied w/60% germination.

Ann

If you're growing things that will grow in your climate, it's probably not necessary to start anything indoors if you don't want to. If you're trying weird tropicals and things then you may be stuck with that so you can give them the right conditions, but most normal things you can start outside if you want. Many things can be wintersowed, and some things you can direct sow in spring or fall. Starting indoors has the advantage of giving you a headstart on the plants so you can have larger plants and flowers sooner, but it's not necessary.

Zeoplum--you are welcome! :)

Thanks Plantlady & ecrane3. The reassurance is good to hear. I think I check twice a day to see if there are any new sprouts, so I guess I will have to practice patience (I'm not so great at that!). I will also plant some alyssum & dianthus this October to see what happens. Thanks for the tips!

I agree with all above, the only reason we start off plants indoor is either to get a head start because we have lots of other jobs to do in the garden at the same time, or our climate ,ie, too cold or season too short, but sometimes you are only ahead by a couple of weeks and IF, you then put your little plants outside, and you get a cold snap, then your wee plants stop growing till they recover. So with seeds, they are smarter than us, they just wont germinate IF it is too cold. If I want to do any seeds outside direct into the soil, a rough guide is to look out for WEED seeds germinating, if they are, then the soil is warm enough for YOUR seeds. Another way to do it outdoors, in pots, plant your seeds, cover with a sheet of glass or clear plastic (that works like a cold frame and gives a wee bit of protection) in light, but not hot sun, once you see germination and two little leaves, remove the glass, if it gets cold at night, just put the glass back over and remove in the morning till you think it is safe to put plants into the garden.
We All have different ways of doing things, or what works for us, so it is really just trial and error, If your seeds are really tiny (like dust) dont cover them up, they need light to germinate, if they are a bit bigger, then a very light covering is all they will need and like time in the dark under the soil to germinate, there are some exceptions to that rule, but, in general that applies. Dont make your compost too wet, they dont need a lot of water till they have roots to take the water up to the leaves. We all had the same worries and questions like you, and had to learn OUR way's, so have a go, this is what's good about this site, everyone throw's in ideas, All are so helpfull and friendly, so you will soon learn YOUR OWN method just by practicing, have fun and enjoy.
WeeNel.

Thanks a million WeeNel. This site IS a wonderful way to get ideas & opinions from others & I love it! I will see if I can get my hands on some clear plastic.
Aqua