If you are a keen gardener, then you don't have to wait for spring to start growing plants - you can germinate them indoors!
Moreover, some plants grow much faster and stronger if you start growing them in winter, because it's warm and nice indoors.
Here are a few ideas of plants you can start growing in winter on your windowsill.
You can grow herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro indoors during winter. They do well on windowsills with plenty of sunlight.
Plants like lettuce, spinach, and kale can be started indoors. They don't need as much sunlight as some other plants.
Tomatoes can be started indoors in winter. They need a bit more care and light, so consider using grow lights if you have them.
Bell peppers and chili peppers can be started indoors. Like tomatoes, they benefit from grow lights.
You can grow green onions or scallions indoors. They are easy to grow in pots.
These cool-season veggies can be started indoors. They need plenty of light.
If you're into flowers, you can start marigolds, petunias, and pansies indoors during winter.
Some root vegetables like carrots and radishes can be grown in deep pots or containers indoors.
Germinate these plants indoors in winter, so you can easily transplant them in spring without losing precious time.