Crunchy conservatism  

I've already put the shallots and the rhubarb in.  In doors, the fruit cuttings (boysenberry, gooseberry, josterberry, plus a something-or-other berry) are coming on nicely - a bit of leaf emerging. I bought loads of seeds off Alan Romans this year.  They're sitting in the seed tin, but I'm itching to start sowing.  Is it still a bit early, unless indoors or in a cold frame?  Tips and suggestions please .... ...