Let me start by saying I'm a guy and I've never tried to grow a plant
before. I have a nice fake one in my office. So I've got the itch to
give it a go. What I'd like is:

1. a small indoor garden, perhaps on one of those wheeled shelves in the
garden department.
2. lot's of flowers that perhaps I could rotate to my kitchen table and
back.

It will be located in a room that receives the afternoon sunlight, most
likely in front of a sliding glass door. Since I live in Washington
State the window will most likely get fairly warm in the summer and
somewhat cold in winter. Assume a temp variation between 60-80 degrees.

By reading websites I've collected a list of possible plants but I
realize I'm way out of my league. So I'll present the list here and
accept all the advice you have to offer.

shasta daisy
tall coreopsis
garden phlox
peonies
lilacs
nasturtiums
calendulas
impatiens
marigolds
poppies

Thanks for all your help,

Dave