I have check out books and read web sites about indoor lighting, so I am sure it can be done. I am thinking about using metal racks with shop fluorensence (one or two cool + one warm) for this winter.

But my question is, for indoor plants or flowers, what good is it if the plants can just grow in a rack? Don't they have to be displayed at least some time? Can I grow a plant up to the point of flowering, and then move it out of the rack but display it indoor?

Also, is it easier if I select plants that can tolerate shade? I mean, certainly growing columbine (which can be grown in partial shade) is going to be easier than flowers that like full sun. Is my thinking correct?