When I first came here I was so frustrated, there is so much info here ( and not all of it is correct) So here is what I did.
I read and read and read - started my first garden and it was amazing (dumb luck, I thought I had an uber green thumb) , kept readin reading and totaly fucked up my second run( this is when I realized I am not some weed growing savant) ( 12 plants total dry wt was only 4 ozs) So this is when I realized the info here is not accurate ( for the most part) but there are some wonderful nuggets of wisdom.
So get yourself 3 things first..
1. Pencil ( this is crucial it MUST be a pencil)
2. get yourself a good sturdy notebook
3. The majijuana grow bible.
Now that you have your supplies sit down and write down every question you think you might have, ( leave room for your responces ) then read the book. Keep your journal with you and as you think of new questions write it down. i 100% garantee if you do this you will know more than 85% of the people that think they do. Don't get me wrong I have garnered some great insight on some majorly fucked up advise, just keep in mind no one here or any other site has any investment in your garden only you... So take anything any 1 says with a grain of salt and research it before doing it... AND FOR CHRIST SAKES DONT PISS IN YOUR PLANT...........